What is it like teaching English in Thailand?
Working in a Thai school is much different than working in a Western school. Benefits of working in a Thai School: · English teachers from overseas are generally welcomed enthusiastically by the school and the community as a whole. · You have countless opportunities to develop many professional and social contacts. · The students are attentive and appreciative. · You are able to learn about, and fully immerse yourself in, Thai culture. · You will only be responsible for teaching basic conversational English. You don’t have to be a grammar expert – although grammar knowledge doesn’t hurt. · Very little weekend work is required. Drawbacks of working in a Thai School: · Class sizes are large, typically ranging anywhere from 40 to 55 students per class. · You may be expected to be in school from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. · There can be communication gaps and errors between school and teacher. In such an instance, TEFL International is here to assist you. · There are fewer
