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The World is a Class:

"An invaluable road map for anyone trying to figure out how to translate a college degree and some gumption into world travel. Sprinkles a clear, structured approach for the novice internationalist with hard-earned anecdotal advice that will resonate with even veteran pedagogues."
- Ben Winkes of Seattle, USA has lived and worked in Guatemala.

"I liked The World is a Class very much and finished it in one day. I was impressed with the way it answered a lot of my questions about going overseas. I’m planning to go to Japan this summer for the first time so I’m very nervous. This guidebook is one I will definitely have in my luggage. Thanks for the read."
- Krystal Todd, Halifax, Canada, a recent ESL graduate.

Chopsticks and French Fries:

"The book answered many of my questions and whetted my interest in taking this job. I’m glad I brought a copy with me."
- Chris Runyon, Fredericton, Canada is teaching in Seoul.

"Samantha D. Amara’s Chopsticks and French Fries: How and Why to Teach English in South Korea zaps the reader to the end of his college career, and begins by outlining the initial steps to teaching abroad. Amara uses her own two-year teaching experience in South Korea to demystify what teaching is like for foreigners in this east-Asian nation.

This small book discusses the aspects of teaching at an array of institutions, from reputable universities to the sketchy black market of education. Amara also provides insightful information on what to eat, how to cope with the culture clash and how to handle your won (the nation’s currency).

I am still hesitant about trucking all the way to South Korea to teach English. However, reading the book does serve as a good way to spark or stunt one’s interest in teaching overseas. "

- Excerpt from a review by Charlie Rogers in The Daily, University of Washington in Seattle.