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flavoursome
Joined: 05 Mar 2005
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 Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 5:25 pm Post subject: Is anyone really in Thailand for the teaching? |
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Just wondering, does anyone actually have a calling in life to teach English to Thai people?
I guess the appeal for most Teflers is the fun to be had in Thailand and the teaching just as a means to an end - that is the case with me at least.
I admit that I do enjoy Tefl as a job but certainly wouldn't go to Thailand to only do this.
Am I just a cowboy or is this really the general consensus? |
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zorro (2)
Joined: 03 Sep 2004
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Location: Newcastle, England
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| fun all the way for me. teaching was definetly a means to an end. if you're a cowboy then so am i. |
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tedkarma
Joined: 17 May 2004
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Location: The World is my Oyster
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If you enjoy teaching (and I do!) - Thai people are the most enjoyable of students. At least, that's my experience after teaching in four other countries.
There are many well-qualified and experienced professionals teaching in Thailand - and many cowboys.
Most people teach here as they enjoy the Thai people, culture, food, lifestyle, etc. and find teaching an excellent way to earn a living. One doesn't have to have a "calling" to seek and enjoy a pleasant life. But, I guess it wouldn't hurt. |
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GreenDestiny
Joined: 27 Nov 2004
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Location: International
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| Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 9:11 am Post subject: |
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You deserve a pint for that remark Tedkarma. Cheers 
Chok Dee,
GreenDestiny
"My fellow expats and I share the situation of being a foreigner, though all don't share the experience." |
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