Adam Lucente's TEFL Articles
Adam Lucente
Adam Lucente is a journalist and English-language teacher from New York City. He learned Arabic in college and has since taught in Tunisia, Jordan, and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As an ITA Alumni Ambassador, Adam has shared many of his experiences and insights with others interested in teaching in the Middle East through numerous articles.
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The Pros & Cons of Teaching English in the Middle East
ITA alumnus, Adam Lucente, highlights the pros and cons of teaching English in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Tunisia.
10 Tips for Adjusting to Life Teaching English in the Middle East
New to teaching English in the Middle East? International TEFL Academy alumnus Adam Lucente gives newcomers 10 tips on how to adjust.
10 Things I Love About Teaching English in the Middle East
International TEFL Academy alumnus Adam Lucente gives 10 reasons why you should teach English in the Middle East.
How I Found Myself Teaching English in Iraq
ITA alum Adam Lucente speaks on how teaching English in Iraq allowed him to pursue his dream of being a journalist on Middle East affairs.
My Transition from Teaching English in the Middle East to Journalism
Teaching English abroad can open doors to many career paths. Adam Lucente talks about his transition from English teacher to journalist in the Middle East.
Tips for Finding Work as an ESL Teacher in Tunisia, Jordan, & Iraq
Thinking about teaching English in the Middle East, particularly Tunisia, Jordan, and Iraq? Don't miss these essential tips by Adam Lucente!
How Teaching English Corrected My Misconceptions About the Middle East
The Middle East is a misunderstood area of the world for Westerners. Adam Lucente discusses how teaching English corrected his misconceptions.
Making Local vs. Expat Friends in the Middle East
Adam Lucente explains why it's important to have a mix of both local and ex-pat friends while teaching English in the Middle East.
Rocking Out With Refugees in Jordan
ITA graduate Adam Lucente discusses his adventures bridging cultural divides by giving guitar classes to Syrian refugee children in Jordan.
Teach, Write, Love: Teaching English in North Africa
International TEFL Academy alumni Adam Lucente how teaching English in Tunisia led to his current career as a journalist in the Middle East.
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