Time to Duran-go
As New Order once put it: I used to think that the day would never come. As it happens though, the day is here and today I’m leaving Durango and […]
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Welcome to Durango
So, I’m finally back online after a fairly lengthy period of inactivity! You don’t need to leave me loads of comments at the bottom of the page telling me how […]
Saying Sayounara to Japan
After two years, plenty of laughs and more food and alcohol than I care to imagine, the time has come for me to leave Japan. It’s an idea that I’ve […]
Students Say the Funniest Things
Teaching English as a foreign language certainly has its ups and downs. Like a lot of jobs, we’ve all had those days where nothing goes right and your patience is […]
First Impressions of Tokyo…Sort Of
They say time flies when you’re having fun, and I can barely believe I’ve been living in Tokyo for over a week now. It doesn’t sound like much, but I […]
My Next Adventure: Back To School
Itchy feet – be gone; it’s almost time to hit the road again! Since completing my CELTA course in May I’ve been relentless on my job hunt and my days […]
Five Reasons You Shouldn’t Take a CELTA Course
Last week I published my five reasons that people who are considering a CELTA should go ahead and take the course. I mentioned a lot of positive aspects of the […]
What Should You Expect From Your CELTA Interview?
As you may (or may not) know, I recently completed a CELTA teaching course at Manchester Central School of English. It’s been one of the most stressful and intense months […]
New Year’s Resolutions 2015
I’ve never been great at New Year’s resolutions. There’s only so much dedication I give be to stopping biting my fingernails, getting better at saving money or eating less crap […]
School’s Out: What’s Next For Me?
Friday saw me teach my final two English lessons of what has been a short but very sweet stint here in Singapore. I’ve spent plenty of time reflecting on the […]
Rambling Northerner 