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…

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…

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…

Best Places to Buy Teaching Supplies in Bangkok, Thailand

  When I first started teaching English as a Foreign Language in Bangkok, Thailand,  I expected…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…