Thai Tefl

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]

Teach EFL in Phitsanulok, Thai Date posted:2006-12-14 | Writer: Anuban Phitsanulok School | Email: [email protected] Full Time  Native English speaker Teacher We are currently in need of Native English speakers only to teach English / Science / Math to primary school and kindergarten students, for the next school year which begins in May 2007.Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree and / or TEFL certification.- Native speaker of English ( US , UK , Aus , NZ , Can ).- Experienced in teaching primary school and kindergarten students.- Must be a team player.- Must be one who truly loves teaching and cares for students.Remuneration and Benefits:- 30, 000 - 35, 000 Baht per month (depending on qualifications / experience)- Work permit- Health Insurance- Paid national holidays (about 2...  [Read more]

Teach English in a Thai University Date posted:2017-11-23 | Writer: Walailak University Language Institute | Email: [email protected] Walailak University Language Institute in Nakhon Si Thammarat has vacancies for TEFL qualified teachers who are available to start work soon. Benefits include a salary of 40,000 Thai baht / month plus  housing allowance, medical care and accidental insurance. QUALIFICATIONS: 3.1 A native speaker applicant from the United States of America/United Kingdom/Australia/New Zealand/Canada OR a non-native speaker (non - Thai) applicant holding a bachelor’s in English, Education, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Linguistics, English Literature, or related fields. 3.2 Candidates with experience in Teaching English, including a TEFL...  [Read more]

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why English Speaking is Difficult for Many Thai Learners Thailand is famously known as " the land of smiles". In some situations, smiling is the way to save face or to avoid conflicts. This often includes the time when Thai people have to communicate with foreigners in English and have no idea what the other meant. They simply smile to get out of a situation instead of making the best out of it by practicing their English speaking skill. On the other hand, they build up a fear of making mistakes and avoid being in that particular circumstance in the future. As English today plays important roles in tourism and the Thai economy as a whole, still, Thai people struggle to communicate effectively. Here are some areas suggested why it is...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Typical Problems Faced by Thai Native Speakers in English Currently living in Bangkok, Thailand, I am teaching English to Primary Six students and I am in a supposed international context. Juggling a body of students who are not entirely international and largely Thai can at times be like pulling teeth. Table of Contents Losing Motivation Grammar Confusion Fear of Leaving a Comfort Zone Lack of Proper Resources Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kavitha S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Losing Motivation The students are generally driven at first but soon lack motivation...  [Read more]

Can you teach English in Thailand without speaking Thai? Yes you can. Speaking Thai is not a requirement for teaching English in Thailand. Even if they are fluent in the language, ESL instructors in the majority of Thailand’s language institutions are not required to speak Thai in class. Is there a need for English teachers in Thailand? In general, there is a great demand for English teachers in Thailand. In fact, people in Thailand and other Southeast Asian nations now have a greater desire than ever before to learn English, raising the need for ESL instructors in this region. The growing economy also means people in Thailand now have more disposable income to spend on English education. Thus, there are more opportunities for ESL instructors, especially those with credentials like a...  [Read more]

Can you teach English in Thailand without speaking Thai? Absolutely, teaching English in Thailand doesn't necessitate fluency in Thai. In fact, most language schools in Thailand prefer that ESL instructors use only English in the classroom to promote full immersion, regardless of their Thai language proficiency. Table of Contents Is there a need for English teachers in Thailand? What are the requirements for teaching English in Thailand? Is there a need for English teachers in Thailand? Thailand has seen a surge in demand for English teachers, driven by its expanding economy and an increasing eagerness among its population to master the language. As English education gains prominence, those with TEFL certifications generally find more lucrative opportunities. The shift towards long-term...  [Read more]

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Reasons Why Thai Students Have a Slow Progress in Learning English Having seen Thailand being ranked 64th globally and 16th in Asia in the EF English Proficiency Index 2018, it triggered me to look back on how most Thai students including me learned English in schools. Based on my experience as a student who studied English both in a bilingual-program private school and a Thai government school, plus my experience working at Wall Street English and Shrewsbury International School, I would like to group the major problems for Thai learners into 3 main topics, i.e. the quality of the teachers, the teaching approach and the attitude of the students towards English. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Teachers' Skills and...  [Read more]

Tue, 12 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Things That Affect Classroom Management Classroom management is a key element to establish a successful learning environment in any classroom. Classroom management is the skill of organizing and managing the class, having a friendly, relaxed manner, and maintaining discipline. For a class to be able to learn effectively the teacher must be able to inspire confidence in the students. He/she must know when to be firm and when to leave the students alone. In other words, the teacher must be flexible and change his/her role according to the activity and situation without being dominant or leaving the students uncertain. Table of Contents Eye Contact Body Language Names Grouping Turning Your Back Instructions Do you want to teach English...  [Read more]

TEFL in Thailand - Udon Thani Date posted:2002-10-17 | Writer: Udon Thani Education Centre. | Email: [email protected] Job: Teacher for Young LearnersSchool: UTEC (Udon Thani Education Centre), Udon ThaniTel: 01 661 7720Email: < [email protected] > Info:UTEC seeks a native-speaking English teacher to teach young learners QUALIFICATIONS: at least a recognised TEFL certificate and experience teaching children between the ages of 5 and 13 CONTRACT: 12 months � 100 teaching hours and 20 hours curriculum development per month. SALARY: Starting on 24 000 baht per month for the first 3 months and increasing to 25 200 baht per month upon satisfactory completion of the 3 month probationary period LOCATION: Udon Thani, 562 kilometres northeast of Bangkok. For more information about Udon...  [Read more]

TEFL in Udon Thani, Thailand. Date posted:2005-11-08 | Writer: ELC School | Email: [email protected]   Native English Speaker(British, American, Canadian, Australian, New Zealander)  3 position to teach at the school in Udon thani Province. 18-25 hours per week. 30, 000 - 35, 000 Baht/month.; depends on your fact file, experience and qualifications Start working IMMEDIATELY  5-16 students per class(AIRCON)If you are interested in this job please contact Mr. Prawit soon atE-mail : [email protected] Tel : 0-1964-0726Thank you.*You can start work immediately or as soon as possible ! * Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down...  [Read more]

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Approaches That Implement Music and Songs The English language is the most spoken one as a second language in the whole world. It has become the international language of business, science, technology, international relations, and diplomacy. Table of Contents Why Use Songs? Boost of Motivation Here are six steps for making a song the focus of the class Ice-breaker Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Askarbekkyzy K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Why Use Songs? Songs can be used to develop students' listening skills. They improve listening skills 'because...  [Read more]

Fri, 17 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Is Tutoring Better Than Teaching a Group? At its core, the same teaching principles and skills must be required and initiated for teaching one student or a group of 30 students. However, the key difference is time. An academic hour is 50 minutes, take 5 minutes to warm up and five minutes cool down, and this leaves 40 minutes for a class of 30 students. If one was to speak directly with every student, this equates to 1.33 minutes per student. Obviously, it would be pointless to do this, as not alone would each student get such little time as not to be of benefit. With one to the one, you get to spend the full 50 minutes with one student. Learning a language, be it a person's native language or a second language, it takes time and...  [Read more]

Fri, 29 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Language that the Global Community Needs The word "Globalization" has grown in use, in part due to; the advent of technology, tourism, politics, international trade, and economics, just to name a few. These factors have encouraged more people from different lingual backgrounds to mingle and work together in a world where everything is becoming interconnected. In light of this, English has for a very long time been used as the language to help facilitate globalization. Table of Contents My Personal Experience Advantages of English Proficiency Native vs. Non-Native Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ian S. Please note that...  [Read more]

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Learning L2 is Harder Than L1 Over the past two years, as part of an international community, I've had the pleasure of meeting people from all over the world. We share the common experience of learning an L2. I've spoken to nearly 100 people now, and what I've learned about learning L2 is, well, it's hard. Table of Contents So why is learning L2 so much harder than L1? L2 is challenging to learn, especially for older adults. This makes L2 very hard to use spontaneously in certain situations. As you can see, this lack of necessity is quite damaging to L2. Why? Maybe I just don't possess a natural ability to learn. Our L1 learning is so gradual. This has become very apparent to me throughout my TEFL course. Do you want to teach...  [Read more]

Mon, 21 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Top TEFL Countries That Hire Teachers in Advance While a lot of teaching positions are filled locally through face-to-face interviews, there are many countries that prefer to recruit new teachers in advance before they leave home. The application process usually takes place online via email and interviews are held via phone or Skype. A lot of teachers prefer this method as it offers a bit more security than simply heading abroad to find a job. Table of Contents Benefits of Getting Hired in Advance Countries in Asia That Hire English Teachers in Advance Countries in the Middle East That Hire English Teachers in Advance Countries in Europe That Hire English Teachers in Advance Countries in Latin America That Hire English...  [Read more]

Thu, 23 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Creating a Lesson Strategy That Suits Your Students A lesson plan can be a valuable tool for a teacher to provide an element of direction and flow for the lesson. A lesson plan can serve as a useful reference during a class and as a record for later use. The writing of the plan itself can also help the teacher to think logically and methodically about the different stages of the lesson and the goals to be achieved. Table of Contents Key Points Objectives Class Size Timing Materials Teaching Approach Lesson Stages Engage and Activate Study Are you ready to take your TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kim B. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Pronunciation Mistakes that Brazilians Make While Speaking English The origin of many non-native English speakers can be recognized by their accents. For instance, Indians, French, and German people are easily identified by their accent. However, there are accents that are not easily recognizable, and one of them is the Brazilian accent. We can recognize Brazilians while he or she speaks English by 6 mistakes in the pronunciation that only Brazilians make. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Additional Sounds Sound Replacement Say as it is Written Difficult Sounds Do you want to teach English abroad? Right Choice! Take a TEFL course. Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Monica D. Please...  [Read more]

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 9 Small Details That Matter When Teaching EFL When you teach English as a foreign language it's important to pay attention to details that we sometimes ignore when communicating with other native level speakers, either in spoken or written English. Some people have got into the habit of writing in uppercase/capital letters, use abbreviations, and don't think much about punctuation. We also tend not to be too critical of people's spoken English as long as we get the point across. 'There's a lot of cars on the road today' is grammatically incorrect for example. Table of Contents 1. Punctuation 2. Upper and Lowercase 3. Abbreviations 4. Use of Colour on the Board 5. Avoid Boring Gap-Fills 6. Avoid Changing What Students Say 7. Maximizing...  [Read more]

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Qualities That are Important for English Teachers The personal qualities of a teacher are the characteristics of an individual. These attributes and traits are what make up their personality. Personal qualities are what make a person unique, allow them to navigate a new situation, make new friends and possible connections, or work through conflict or tensions. Important personal qualities for English teachers include listening and being a good listener, thoughtfulness, being personable, timeliness, and adaptability. Table of Contents Biased attitude toward native speakers Kindness and patience Personal learning experience An ability to listen and understand Teacher's roles Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Being a Teacher is More Than Just Teaching I haven't been a teacher for very long, but I have noticed more and more, since taking this course that a classroom can succeed if a teacher knows that teaching isn't just the passing of information. The teacher must understand that there are many different types of learners, that they must build a rapport with these learners, and they must tailor lessons based on these aspects. Teaching is more than just teaching a subject or language; this is the best thing I've learned from my ITTT classes. Table of Contents Types of Learners Rapport Tailoring Lessons Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [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]

Mon, 04 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Here's Why Teachers Are Doing More Than Teaching If you search for the word 'to teach' in the Cambridge Dictionary, the first response will be "to give someone knowledge or to train someone". Is it -really- all it is? Table of Contents Entertainer: Motivator: Guide: Mentor: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate AyÅŸe C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Nowadays, most knowledge can be found on the internet. Even little kids who cannot read and write can search and browse the internet and find the desired content thanks to voice-activated search engines, images, and memes. So,...  [Read more]

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 2 Things That Help to Effectively Manage Your Classroom Classroom Management is a crucial skill to ensure friendly, fun, well organized, disciplined classes be carried out in a relaxed atmosphere. When done correctly the teacher can then continue to inspire confidence in the students, creating a platform to ensure effective learning. Teachers need to know when to be firm and when to leave students alone. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Rapport Body Language Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Craig W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Listen to this blog...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 3 EFL Teaching Methods You Should Know That Work In this post, we'll be uncovering the secrets behind successful language instruction. We'll be looking at three different methods - Audio-Lingual, Presentation Practice Production (PPP), and Engage Study Activate. These methods play a big role in helping you learn languages confidently. Join us as we dive into these approaches and discover how they can make language learning a fantastic journey! Table of Contents The Audio-Lingual method Typical features of an Audio-lingual Method lesson: Presentation Practice Production Phase 1 of the PPP Method: Presentation Phase 2 of the PPP Method: Practice Phase 3 of the PPP Method: Production Engage Study Activate Engage phase...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 8 Classroom Activities that are Great for Kinesthetic Learners Kinesthetic learners are learners that learn through objects that they can touch and explore. They also learn best by discovering and experiencing and particularly enjoy physical activities that involve getting out of their seat and moving around. Unlike visual and auditory learners, kinesthetic learners can be tough to accommodate in the classroom because of their need to be physically active. Since they need to be active in their learning, they may get bored very quickly if you allow them to simply listen and look at your visual aids or video presentation. As teachers, we must always be versatile and understand how to incorporate different types of...  [Read more]

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Are The Qualities that Make ESL Teachers Good? I would like to start by first explaining what means to teach, which by a vague definition is to cause the student to learn and acquire the knowledge that is taught in the classroom to meet all the objectives that are previously set by the institution and by the teacher. In other words, the process of teaching is formulated and organized in such a psychological and educational way for both the learner and the teacher to be able to attain some prearranged goals. Table of Contents Teaching Profession Teacher's Uniqueness Are there Good Teachers? English as a Subject Learning Types Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our...  [Read more]

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Problems That Japanese Elementary Schoolers Face Studying English In the wake of the upcoming 2020 Olympics in Japan, there has been an increase in elementary school level English classes. As an assistant language teacher half into my fourth year, I have had the rare chance to work the entirety of my time in one elementary school where I have had many great memories. However, being present every day I began to notice that some students were struggling or in some cases, not even trying when it came to English class. Talking with my peers and colleagues from other elementary schools as well as my own, there are some common problems that many students seem to experience in an English class. These problems include learning in a...  [Read more]

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Factors That Influence Job Searching in Certain Countries Teaching certificates open a lot of opportunities to find a good job throughout the world to native speakers of English language either for those who are fluent in it but doesn't have a special degree in pedagogic studies. One just needs to take a CELTA, DELTA, TESOL or TEFL course that is usually about one month long and depending on time and financial solvency can be taken online or offline. These courses have similar approaches to teaching techniques and methods, they are well structured and provide much useful information on teaching resources, teaching theories as well as practical tasks. But there are some issues one can meet in EFL teaching job searching. Table...  [Read more]

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Problems That the Japanese Might Face When Learning English Learners from Japan have to face cultural issues as well as phonetic problems when learning English. Table of Contents Social Pressure Motivation Challenges Sound Awareness Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Susanne W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Social Pressure Like in many other Asian countries, Japanese students are used to ex-cathedra teaching, rather than actively participating and contributing to the lessons. One of their biggest fears is to 'lose face' in front of others, which not only means losing...  [Read more]