Going To Thailand With Them

Thu, 09 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Working with Thai Students – Four Fundamental Values It is not easy to describe a nation or a country simply since people should be considered as individuals, but there are definitely some national characteristics in Thailand that make it very different from any other country. When in the Western world, especially in Europe, we need a lot of space and privacy and are often expected to be able to work unprompted, in Thailand things are done collectively. There are no "I's" in a team, literally. Understanding how these teams work and their sometimes not so obvious hierarchy it is much easier to adapt and be accepted as a part of them. Table of Contents Collective thinking Cultural concepts Good relationships Honor and respect...  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student Sophie   Sophie from the UK took the in-class TEFL course in Phuket, Thailand. She enjoyed the course a lot and learned a lot from it. During her stay, she was also able to experience local Thai life and loved it so much that she is going to stay in Thailand and teach English there with a couple of her fellow TEFL trainees. She feels confident that she now possesses all the skills to succeed in worldwide EFL classrooms and can’t wait to live abroad. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Mon, 16 May 2022 Shirin Sophy Destinations Alumni Experiences Teaching English in Thailand - An EFL Teacher Shares Her Story Before moving to Thailand in November 2021 while it almost appeared not just impossible but somehow foolish to leave your amiable country behind and travel 5,479 km to an exotic far-flung destination on a plane full of self-willed international passengers when the pandemic was still going strong, I had no clear idea about the fascinating country I was visiting and life-altering changes I was about to experience. Table of Contents Life in Thailand The Locals Thai Weather Teacher Accommodation Food Life expenses Thai Culture Conclusion Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! As a result of the first fierce waves of...  [Read more]

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching Monolingual vs. Multilingual Classes If we are going to look at is the differences between teaching monolingual and multilingual classes, then firstly we should define what we mean by these two things. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic What is Monolingual? Advantages first of all for the monolingual class. What potential disadvantages are there with having a monolingual class? What is Multilingual? Disadvantages of a Multilingual Class Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic What is Monolingual? Monolingual students are a group of students that...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 Jon ITTT Destinations Lifestyle vs. Money – 6 of the Best Places to be an English Teacher So you've finished your TEFL course and are trying to decide what to next. Do you want to chill out on a tropical beach sipping exotic cocktails as the sun lazily drops below the horizon after the week's teaching is done? Or are you looking to pay off the student loan while travelling the world and getting to know a whole new culture. Table of Contents Thailand Czech Republic Costa Rica South Korea Saudi Arabia Vietnam The United Arab Emirates Are you ready to start teaching English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This article looks at the differences between lifestyle and earning potential for popular TEFL destinations around the world. Thailand Tropical...  [Read more]

Employment teaching TEFL in Thailand Date posted:2004-03-31 | Writer: Fun International (Thailand) Ltd. | Email: [email protected] Fun International (Thailand) Ltd. is the leading EFL centre specializing in teaching English as a foreign language to children aged between 3-15 years old. The company was founded in 1996 by a group of professionals in the educational circle who shared the same teaching philosophy: "Children learn best when learning is Fun". Thus there are no textbooks involved, children learn purely through participation of songs, games and other fun activities. Situated in the heart of Bangkok, our curriculum currently reachers out to approximately 40 schools entertaining over 16, 000 students. We are seeking full time Native teachers of English based in Bangkok and...  [Read more]

Qualified teacher wanted to teach TEFL in Thailand Date posted:2004-05-21 | Writer: Fun International (Thailand) Ltd. | Email: [email protected] The company was founded in 1996 by a group of professionals in the educational circle who shared the same teaching philosophy: "Children learn best when learning is Fun". Thus there are no textbooks involved, children learn purely through participation of songs, games and other fun activities. Situated in the heart of Bangkok, our curriculum currently reachers out to approximately 40 schools entertaining over 18, 000 students. We are seeking full time Native teachers of English based in Bangkok and some cities about one/two hours outside Bangkok, with easy access. The pace of life is much slower, it is easy to learn Thai and the cost of...  [Read more]

Energetic Teacher Wanted to Teach EFL in Thailand Date posted:2004-01-27 | Writer: Fun International (Thailand) Ltd. | Email: [email protected] The company was founded in 1996 by a group of professionals in the educational circle who shared the same teaching philosophy: "Children learn best when learning is Fun". Thus there are no textbooks involved, children learn purely through participation of songs, games and other fun activities. Situated in the heart of Bangkok, our curriculum currently reachers out to approximately 40 schools entertaining over 16, 000 students. We are seeking full time Native teachers of English based in Bangkok and some cities about one/two hours outside Bangkok, with easy access. The pace of life is much slower, it is easy to learn Thai and the cost of...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Teaching English in Thailand - The Salary and Budget Guide The following guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in Thailand? You will also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when moving to Thailand. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: The Typical Salary for English Teachers in Thailand Other Benefits to Expect When Teaching English in Thailand How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in Thailand The Cost of Living in Thailand Cost of Living in Thailand: Food Cost of Living in Thailand: Leisure Activities Cost of Living in Thailand: Transportation Cost of Living in Thailand: Travel in Thailand and Beyond...  [Read more]

How do I get a job teaching English in Thailand? Thailand is firmly established as one of Asia's must-see destinations and is a favorite stop for many on the traditional backpacker trail. For those who want to stay on for an extended visit the good news is there is a healthy demand for English language teachers in many parts of the country. Although wages may not match those found in some of the region's teaching hotspots, you can still earn enough to live a comfortable lifestyle and to enjoy all that this beautiful country has to offer. What are the requirements for teaching English in Thailand? In the past it was almost the norm for teachers to work ?under the table' without a proper work permit, however, those days are largely gone and you now need to have the necessary paperwork in...  [Read more]

Job teaching TEFL in Suratthani, Thailand Date posted:2005-08-02 | Writer: Super English | Email: [email protected] Super English Language School is looking for a select few to teach English in the city of Surat Thani, Thailand. Join our team of highly creative, energetic, committed teachers and school staff. Super English Language School is owned and operated by a native Thai and an American. This dynamic combination will work to make your transition and assimilation easy and enjoyable. This is a position for the person who has the capacity for classroom creativity, is comfortable in an organization with high professional standards, and is willing to work hard so the children experience an enjoyable, productive time learning English. The starting date for this position...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Thailand (3) Date posted:2015-06-01 | Writer: Wall Street English | Email: [email protected] Wall Street English – Thailand’s best and fastest growing English language school - is currently recruiting TEFL qualified, native level English teachers in Chiang Mai and Bangkok. At Wall Street English, we help people realize their dreams - dreams of a better career, of studying abroad or of travelling the world. We believe English has the power to create those opportunities and change people’s lives. We care about the success of every learner and are passionate about teaching. To that end, we are looking for professional, dynamic and friendly individuals who share the same passion and are eager to help our students achieve their goals.   By joining Wall Street...  [Read more]

Tue, 25 May 2021 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences How Much Money Can You REALLY Earn When Teaching English? Hi guys, my name is Linda from ITTT, nice to see you again. If you can see me and hear me just say hi in the comment section, it would be really nice. Yeah, back this week with another exciting topic, how much money can you really make teaching English? Very interesting topic as we all need to know how much money we can make if we want to go and teach English abroad. I'm also going to cover how much money you can make when you teach online, so very important topics that we are covering today. Table of Contents Watch the live session here Hi Brad, welcome back. I have a question from Clint, he asks how is dating there? Allain says, I follow you and...  [Read more]

How Much Money Can You REALLY Earn When Teaching English?   Hi guys, my name is Linda from ITTT, nice to see you again. If you can see me and hear me just say hi in the comment section, it would be really nice. Yeah, back this week with another exciting topic, how much money can you really make teaching English? Very interesting topic as we all need to know how much money we can make if we want to go and teach English abroad. I'm also going to cover how much money you can make when you teach online, so very important topics that we are covering today. If you are listening to this as a podcast episode, thank you so much for the download. As you might know we always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes that you can find on Spotify, Google Podcasts, iTunes, all of your most...  [Read more]

Teach English in Thailand Starting July 2020 Date posted:2020-05-22 | Writer: MediaKids Academy | Email: [email protected] MediaKids Academy is Thailand’s top English teaching placement provider. If you are looking for a unique life experience using your TEFL skills while making a difference in the lives of others, then we would love to hear from you! We are now accepting applications from EFL teachers for the July 2020 teaching semester in Thailand. MediaKids has placed and supported thousands of teachers from around the world, providing teachers with the opportunity to fully immerse in the culture and become part of the local community. Since its founding in 2001, MediaKids has grown to a team of 300 teachers per semester, representing over 70 primary and secondary schools...  [Read more]

EFL Teachers Needed in Surat Thani, Thailand Date posted:2010-01-10 | Writer: Super English | Email: [email protected] Super English Language School is looking for two enthusiastic individuals to take over English classes from departing teachers. The students are well behaved, fun loving and eager to learn. The working environment is friendly, supportive, and relaxed. We give our teachers the time and space they need to develop at their own pace while offering support any time they want it. There is a Thai teaching assistant in every class. These positions are tailored for those who enjoy being creative while teaching, are comfortable in a professional organization, like to laugh and have fun in the classroom, and are willing to work hard to make sure the students experience an...  [Read more]

Reach To Teach Recruiting Reach To Teach is ESL Teacher Placement Agency placing thousands of happy native English teachers into schools around the world. Whether you are looking for a government teaching program or want to work at a private language school, the professional recruiters from Reach To Teach can help you make the right decision and find a suitable teaching position in your desired location! Teach At Schools Abroad in: Reach To Teach places teachers into the following regions. China: If you want to teach English in China and immerse yourself in Chinese culture and learn Mandarin Chinese, teaching with Reach To Teach is the perfect opportunity for you. Reach To Teach currently works with many exciting young learner, adult, and online schools for teachers that want to teach...  [Read more]

How to teach English in Asia 04/08/2021 hi everyone hello here's linda again from itt and today we're talking about something really really interesting and exciting teaching english in asia and all you need to know how to get to asia the best countries in asia where to teach with the highest demand and also the best sort of recruiters and teaching job platforms where you can find the best jobs for teaching english in asia and i'm super excited about this topic today um i myself i've been uh pretty much based in asia since 2012 2013-ish and um i spent some time in china and um i also and now i'm actually in south korea and i've been here already for a while so it's gonna be six years soon and um so i'm so excited to share my experience with you guys and hopefully maybe some of you can...  [Read more]

The Best Countries for Teaching English in 2023 12/09/2022 Hi, welcome Linda here. Back this week with another live session for ITTT today. We're going to talk about the best countries for teaching English abroad in 2023 next year. It's already December, it's December 9th today here in South Korea. It is 10:30 a.m. where I am. So, the new year is approaching fast. Time flies. So, that's what we're going to talk about. Where are the best countries to teach next year? What are some predictions also for the EFL industry (English as a foreign language industry) for next year? What are some things that we see? What are some things that we can expect? And yeah, that's what we're going to talk about today. So, thank you so much for being here. Thank you so much for joining. If you can see me,...  [Read more]

Thu, 06 May 2021 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Live TEFL Talk: How to teach English in Asia Hi everyone, here's Linda again from ITTT. Today we're talking about something really interesting and exciting, teaching English in Asia. Also, all you need to know about how to get to Asia, the countries in Asia with the highest demand, and also the best sort of recruiters and teaching job platforms where you can find the best jobs for teaching English in Asia. I'm super excited about this topic today as I have been pretty much based in Asia since 2012. I spent some time in China and I am now in South Korea where I've been for the last six years. Table of Contents Watch the live session here Tiana says, is there a bigger demand in smaller towns because nobody wants to go to the...  [Read more]

Live TEFL Talk: How to teach English in Asia   Hi everyone, here's Linda again from ITTT. Today we're talking about something really interesting and exciting, teaching English in Asia. Also, all you need to know about how to get to Asia, the countries in Asia with the highest demand, and also the best sort of recruiters and teaching job platforms where you can find the best jobs for teaching English in Asia. I'm super excited about this topic today as I have been pretty much based in Asia since 2012. I spent some time in China and I am now in South Korea where I've been for the last six years. I'm so excited to share my experience with you guys and hopefully maybe some of you can also share your experience, if you have experience in teaching English in Asia. If you want to know...  [Read more]

The Most Popular TEFL Destinations For Teachers ITTT Course Graduate: My Personal Experience Teaching in Turkey Najwa Sabih Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in Turkey? Read this blog post written by an ITTT course graduate about her experience teaching English in Turkey. Teaching English in Thailand - An EFL Teacher Shares Her Story Shirin Sophy Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in Thailand? ITTT TEFL course graduate Shirin moved to Thailand to teach English and shares her experience in this blog post article. Top Tips for English Teachers for Dealing with Contentions between their Co-workers Hadassah Roberts Destinations TEFL Information We are all human. Let’s face it. Arguments,...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Surat Thani, Thailand Date posted:2011-12-05 | Writer: Super English Language School | Email: [email protected] Super English Language School is looking for enthusiastic EFL teachers to teach English to the fun-loving children of Surat Thani. The students are well behaved, intelligent and eager to learn. The working environment is friendly and relaxed. We give our teachers the time and space they need to develop at their own pace while offering support any time they want or need it. There is a Thai teaching assistant in every class.These positions are tailored for those who enjoy being creative while teaching, are comfortable in a professional organization, like to laugh and have fun in the classroom, and are willing to work hard to make sure the students experience...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories The Most Common Mistakes Russian Speakers Make When Learning English Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post contains information on the most common problems faced by Russian English learners. 7 Fun Reward Systems That Will Keep Your Students More Engaged Karah Musani Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching children can be challenging. Here are 7 fun reward systems that will keep your students more engaged. Should Chinese ESL Students Have Explicit Phonetic Instruction? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers some common challenges in English phonetics for the Chinese students. Parent Intervention is Essential for the Success of Education Elizaveta Pachina Alumni...  [Read more]

Job in Thailand For Newly Qualified EFL Teacher Date posted:2019-07-16 | Writer: SINE Education | Email: [email protected] SINE Education is a leading provider of English conversation programs to government secondary schools all over Thailand. If you would like to share your knowledge and TEFL skills to help Thai students improve their English, then we would love to hear from you. Since starting the program in 2010, SINE has been growing at a steady pace due to the success of our courses. We now have a vacancy at our lovely school in Prachuap Khiri Khan on the Gulf of Thailand for an English Conversation Teacher to start immediately. At SINE we welcome new and experienced teachers alike. Bring a positive attitude and the desire to develop as a teacher, and we’ll provide the rest....  [Read more]

Mon, 06 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What It’s Like Teaching Kindergarten in Thailand - My Personal Story Having spent more than 20 years as a marketing consultant, I decided to change career, to become an English language teacher. Hence, I took up the 120-hour TEFL course with ITTT, along with a specialised course in teaching young learners and another one in teaching business English. Even before I finished my TEFL course, I was offered a teaching job with a private school in Bangkok, Thailand. I have since been teaching kindergarten kids for about 8 months. Table of Contents My Typical School Day Planning and Preparation Lessons I Have Learned Since Starting My New Job My Plans for the Future Do you want to teach English in Thailand? Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 Jon ITTT TEFL Information The Best Programs for Volunteer Teaching Abroad Earning a TEFL certificate enables you to help some of the world's most disadvantaged people by volunteering your skills as an English teacher. There are volunteer programmes recruiting English teachers to work in areas all over the world and volunteer teaching is a truly worthwhile and rewarding experience. Below are some of the main ways you can enlist as a volunteer English teacher. Table of Contents United Nations Volunteers United Nations Volunteers Online The British Council Peace Corp Voluntary Service Overseas Pay to Volunteer Look at Home Volunteering Tips Know what you're paying Know where you're going Fundraise Listen to this blog post Are you ready to be a volunteer English...  [Read more]

Where are the best places to be an English teacher? Why do you want to be an English teacher? For some it is the chance to experience new cultures and to travel to places they never dreamed of seeing. For others it’s an escape from the rat race, the opportunity to get away from the daily grind of the 9 to 5 office job. Whether you are looking to travel the world while paying off your student loan or are simply looking to change down a gear, there is a place in the world for you. In Thailand there are plenty of jobs available throughout the year up and down the country, and while Bangkok is a frenetic hub of energy the rest of the country is very laid back. With some of the best (and cheapest) food in the world as well as some magnificent beaches, Thailand is definitely the place for...  [Read more]

How much money can you REALLY earn when teaching English? 05/06/2021 hi guys hi another live session this week my name is linda from itt nice to see you again if you can see me if you can hear me just say hi into the comment section it would be really really nice um yeah back this week with another exciting topic as you can see teaching english how much money can you really make okay very interesting topic we all need to know how much money we can make obviously if we want to go and teach english abroad or i'm also going to cover how much money you can make when you teach online so very very important topics um that we are covering today and yeah thanks so much for watching if you are listening to this as a podcast episode thank you so much for the download as you might know we always...  [Read more]

The Peak Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad 02/20/2023 hello welcome Linda here from ITT back this week with another live session welcome welcome today we're going to talk about the top hiring seasons for teaching English abroad so we're going to cover different regions Europe Asia Latin America Central America um and different countries specifically in these regions and the top hiring seasons for each of those countries so you know exactly when to apply for the job for an English teaching job in the country that you want to teach in so um a couple weeks ago we talked about um tefl interviews and how to find jobs Etc so now this is kind of part of this series and just to yeah give you an overview of the top hiring season so that you know exactly when you should be applying for...  [Read more]