Things Western Women Need to Know Before Teaching English in Thailand
Most of the western teachers who come to teach English in Thailand are men. With not many western women coming to teach each year, for any western…
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Free EFL Lesson Plan: Corporate English – How To Give a Good Presentation
I used to teach EFL/ESL and Business Skills to corporate students in Thailand. Much of the time, I had to create my own lesson plans as I discovered…
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How to Get a Job Teaching English in Your 50s, 60s and 70s – Older People Can Get Teaching Positions
Thailand is a mecca for retirees, people in their 50s, 60s and 70s who want to leave their home country and spend the rest of their lives in…
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Best Places to Buy Teaching Supplies in Bangkok, Thailand
When I first started teaching English as a Foreign Language in Bangkok, Thailand, I expected Thai schools to at least have basic teaching supplies. After talking to…
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Best Places to Buy Teaching Resource Books in Bangkok, Thailand
As an EFL teacher in Bangkok, Thailand you will probably be surprised when your school suddenly asks you to teach Geography, Health, History, Math, Creative Writing, Critical Reading…
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How to Become an EFL Tutor in Thailand – It’s Easy to Get Private Students
There are many people in Thailand who want or need an EFL tutor. After all, Thais are realizing a good command of the English language opens up doors in…
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How To Get a Criminal Background Check For Teaching in Thailand
Before I moved to Thailand a decade ago, I worked in children’s non-profits all over the United States. Being in daily contact with children, I was required…
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How to Choose a Good Teacher Recruitment Agency for an English Teaching Job Overseas
One of the fastest and easiest ways to get a teaching job overseas is to sign up with a teacher recruitment agency in your home country. As a…
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When is the Best Time of Year to Get a Teaching Job in Thailand?
If you’re planning on coming to Thailand to get a job teaching English, be aware some times of the year are better than others. Of course, there…
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Pros and Cons of Teaching English Through a Bangkok Teaching Agency
For many western EFL teachers moving to Bangkok, Thailand to teach English, their main fear is getting a job. New to the country and somewhat stressed, they’ll…
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First Day Problems Teaching English at a New School in Thailand and What to Do About Them
Whether you’re a first-time English teacher in Thailand or you’ve taught here for years, when you start a new job and arrive for your first day of work,…
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When Do You Need a Work Permit in Thailand?
When any non-Thai citizen moves to Thailand to work, the issue of getting a work permit soon comes up. In Thailand, few jobs are open to westerners, which…
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Teaching in Thailand? What Happens if You Break Your 1-Year School Contract?
One of the problems for Thai schools that employ western English teachers is the high rate of contract breakers. A contract breaker is a teacher who signs a…
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Can You Teach in Thailand With Visible Tattoos? It Depends
Many westerners who come to Thailand to teach English are young. With that often comes a visible tattoo they’ve had for years or recently had tattooed in Thailand….
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How to Get Private EFL (English) Students in Thailand – Teachers Can Make Extra Money
Most western EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers tutor private students at one time or another. Technically against the law in Thailand, the Thai government turns…
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Pros and Cons of Teaching English in Phuket, Thailand
When English teachers visit Phuket, Thailand many immediately want to teach there. Thailand’s most popular island resort has gorgeous beaches, blue ocean, water sports, awesome restaurants, bars and…
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Pros and Cons of Teaching English in Hua Hin, Thailand
Hua Hin, a small resort town only 3 hours south of Bangkok, is the newest ‘in’ place for western teachers who want to teach English in a…
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Does a Life Experience Degree Qualify You To Teach in Thailand?
The first time I heard of a Life Experience degree was last year when I was at the teaching agency I used to work for in Bangkok,…
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How to Easily Pass an EFL Teacher Evaluation Test in Thailand
If you’re planning on teaching EFL in Thailand, you’ll need to get TEFL certification. One of the requirements for certification is passing an EFL teacher evaluation which…
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Free EFL/ESL Lesson Plan: How to Make Good Business Decisions
Even the highest level Thai employees often find it difficult to know how to make good business decisions. Thais are not taught basic ‘common sense’ like westerners are,…
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Free EFL/ESL Lesson Plan: Fun Activities For First Conversation Class
EFL and ESL students all over the world sign up for English conversation classes. The problem is, like many EFL teachers will tell you, once they arrive…
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Why Does Thailand Discriminate Against Teachers Over 45 Years Old?
No English teacher who’s taught in Thailand is surprised to see job ads in local newspapers saying “Thai national only. Must be 25 years of age or…
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Can You Teach English in Thailand With No Degree or a Fake One?
When westerners ask questions about teaching English in Thailand many ask if it’s possible to teach in Thailand without a university degree, or should they go ahead…
