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real2104 · Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 120

Hello,

A friend and I are considering going to North Thai shortly. Maybe for 6 months or so.

Ideally we'd just like to work as freelance private tutors and tutor 1-on-1 / small groups.

Also, I'd like possibly work helping those prepare for IELTS as I have experience in this area. I might be interested in teaching in a classroom environemnt.

Any advice? all help is very much appreciaed.

Bangkok Hound · Joined: 28 Oct 2006 Posts: 66 Location: Bangkok

Re: teaching privates- who is going to hire you? You generally need to know people before you get privates. When you become known as a decent teacher, people will approach you for lessons.

Committing to only six months may also be a problem. But the second semester starts at the end of Oct./begining of Nov. so you might find a position for just the one semester. Language centers may be your best bet.

Do you really want to teach, or do you want to finance your vacation?

real2104 · Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 120

Well, if not teaching - then what other means do I have off financing my vacation?

harry the hobbit · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 3:07 pm Post subject: the weakest link

Bangkok Hound · Joined: 28 Oct 2006 Posts: 66 Location: Bangkok

DMPT · Joined: 26 Nov 2006 Posts: 71

harry the hobbit · Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:07 am Post subject:

His "experience" consists of 2 months. His IELTS specialisation consists of doing some kind 1 A4 page assignment when he was doing his unrecognised TEFL cert. He dropped out of uni twice and is bored and fed up with the low pay and work after 2 months in China.

real2104 · Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 120

Bangkok Hound - You said: Do you really want to teach, or do you want to finance your vacation?

I was simply asking you what other means I have of financing my stay in Thailand... do you mind answering that?

What do you do in your home country? You need to do that and save money.

I was a salesperson, who loathed sales. And I'm in China now... and have no desire to return to my home country, Australia - anytime soon.

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Another selfish *beep* who doesn't even realise what teaching is, just what the students of Thailand need. - DMPT.

DMPT... another grumpy person making incorrect assumptions about a younger person.

I teach almost everyday and my student generally enjoy my classes. What I am not enjoying is feeling unhappy in this part of China - so I turn to DAVESESL to gain some advice from some experienced teachers, but most of what I get is criticism.

And yes what you said Harry the Hobbit is right.

My point is I've come here to look at what options I have. I like teaching, just not in China.

Kent F. Kruhoeffer · Joined: 22 Jan 2003 Posts: 2129 Location: 中国

Imho, it isn't a crime to spend 6 months abroad teaching. Far greater crimes are commited on a daily basis. Laughing

Just be upfront with your employer about the length of your stay, bring some cash, be real and have fun.

After 6 months you might find that you like (or hate) Thailand; this is a good way to test the waters.