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jepino



Joined: 08 Oct 2010
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Location: Bangkok, Thailand

PostPosted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 11:23 am    Post subject: Hello Thailand ESL teachers ! Reply with quote

Hi everyone

I've just moved to Bangkok as an ESL teacher, thought I'd sign up to Dave's ESL and get to know a few people in the city. I'm living in On Nut and currently working for inlingua. Anyone else? also I've only been here for a few weeks so I'm keen to listen to any hints, tips or advice from expats. I'm from the UK and should be here for at least 6 months.

Oh, also I'm writing a blog of my experience, if anyone wants to check it out then have a look at my Teaching Thailand blog I'm basically documenting what happens to me.

thanks and good to meet you all


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Tricia2010



Joined: 19 Oct 2010
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Location: Canada

PostPosted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 2:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am hoping to teah in Thailand in 2011- how are you finding the country? Are the people friendly? What school are you at? I would love to hear your feedback about your expereinces!
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jepino



Joined: 08 Oct 2010
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Location: Bangkok, Thailand

PostPosted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 3:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tricia2010 wrote:
I am hoping to teah in Thailand in 2011- how are you finding the country? Are the people friendly? What school are you at? I would love to hear your feedback about your expereinces!


So far I've had really positive experience. The people are curious but friendly and helpful. Not many speak English very well so probably worth getting a phrase book before you come out.

I'm currently working for "inlingua" who are one of the biggest language schools in Bangkok. They are a very good company to work for, I have been welcomed well and they are trying to get me as much work as possible.

I've only been here for a month now but I've found Thailand a friendly and beautiful country. In Bangkok there is plenty to do no matter what your interest, I've barely scratched the service but there's plenty to explore. Sure, there are problems in the country - politics is a big issue at the moment but I've seen no civil unrest since I have been here. However, I've been told that this could change quickly depending on the government and the protesters. I'm not fully up-to-date about what the issues actually are but it's something worth noting if you are going to be coming here. I must stress though this shouldn't put you off as I have seen nothing of the sort, in fact I've not seen any sort of violence or crime at all.

I'm planning on staying here for at least six months and so far I'm loving it, I'd recommend coming here as there is a lot to see and do. Good luck with your plans
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Tricia2010



Joined: 19 Oct 2010
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 2:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey thanks for the information! I will stay tuned to your blog to see how things go from here- take care
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laconic



Joined: 23 May 2005
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Location: "When the Lord made me he made a ramblin man."

PostPosted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 10:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You may find the thread below including my July 21, 2010 comments interesting, as there are employers and hiring officials out there that will discriminate against an applicant based on what they perceive to be the one and only acceptable cert in their judgment:

http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=79989&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15
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