5 Things you should know about Thai students
Before beginning the adventure of teaching English in Thailand, I never could have imagined the absolute joy and utter craziness that comes with the job. Thai students are unlike any other children you’ve experienced! The cultural differences and perplexing attitudes of my students has me learning and laughing every day. To get an inside look…
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AsiaAn interview with teacher Bella
Bella Lindsell returned back to the UK after completing her TEFL certification and teaching English at a school in Thailand. We find out about why she decided to embark on the adventure of a lifetime, how it could have been better and what’s next in store for her! What is your name, age and…
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AsiaFace to face TEFL training VS Online TEFL by Teacher Gayane
Are you considering a TEFL certification course? Check out why an in-person TEFL course is the best option! If you start thinking about doing a teach abroad program, one of the main things to consider is how to do your TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course. There are different options for in-person TEFL…
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AsiaAn interview with Teacher Zoe
We caught up with Teacher Zoe after 18 Months of teaching English in Thailand. She talks about how TEFL has changed her life and her plans for the future… What is your name, age and current location? My name is Zoe Roberts, I am 24 and I am currently back home near Edinburgh, Scotland. What…
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AsiaAn interview with Teacher Sophie
Sophie is a TEFL teacher and traveller in Thailand. She recently exchanged her life in the UK for a new adventure where she is able to explore new sights and immerse herself in Thai culture 🙂 Here Sophie talks about all things TEFL, her daily routine and the best parts of her experience so far! Tell…
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AsiaAn Interview with Teacher Gayane
Meet Gayane 🙂 A TEFL teacher and traveller in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We asked Gayane to answer some questions about her TEFL adventure so far and here’s how she answered… Why did you choose to apply to TEFL Heaven? Everything started with a trip to India last year. After that trip, I decided…
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AsiaMy TEFL Heaven Journey in Vietnam by Gayane Tonoyan
My name is Gayane Tonoyan and my teach abroad journey started this April. After having worked for eight years in one of the largest international banks, I made the most radical change decision in my life and decided to quit my job to go and explore Asia. I had always wanted to travel and actually…
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AsiaWatch a real life English class in Thailand!
Hello! I’m Nicola, a TEFL Heaven trained teacher who works at a lovely Kindergarten school in Thailand! Here is a little snippet of a class I taught on the topic of ‘Shapes’. This will give you an idea of what it’s really like to teach younger students in Thailand. In this video, I also show…
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AsiaTeaching English in Thailand – Sample Activity – Battleships
We were setting up a teaching volunteer program in Chiang Mai in 2011, and I was asked by the director of this school to start teaching this class to show him what our volunteer teachers would be doing. I had exactly five minutes of preparation time! So the pressure was on. Some things in this…
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AsiaWhy Kit Kat Chunkies Can Save Chocolate Lovers In Thailand: The Land of Rubbish Chocolate
In recruiting many people to teach English in Thailand over the past 6 years or so, some have ventured to actually ask me questions during interview. One of these commonly stands out: “What do you like about Thailand? My top answer, every time, and number one love about Thailand is the food! Thai food is…