Saturday 27 August 2016

Teach English in Bangkok and Learn about Thai Culture

Bangkok, the Thai capital and often termed as the ‘New York of Thailand’, is one of the coolest places to be in for any fun loving person.With a fascinating Thai culture; it is bound to act as a magnet for all the aspiring teachers, looking for an exciting career in life. A 3 week 120 hour on-site TEFL course here not only promises a bright future for all those teaching aspirants trying to make a career in teaching English to non-native speakers but also will make the experience quite an interesting and memorable one.After completion of the course, you can choose to teach in schools in Bangkok itself and this will definitely turn out to be one of the best decisions of your life. The course generally costs around $1000 and then you can start earning right after the completion of your course. The salary range generally starts from approximately $1000 per month. The cost of living here being as less as $500, your salary will be enough for you to lead a comfortable life and will also enable you to save for your future life ahead.


Buddhists consist of a majority of the Thai population. The religion strongly caters to all the values of life. However, each region has its own unique cultural as well as geographic features. With craggy mountains in the north and world-famous tropical beaches in the south, Thailand is a land of pristine beauty.Additionally, Bangkok is a treasure to explore.It has the most amazing malls you’ll ever see in your life! Cheap and modern housing, friendly people, electrifying nightlife, and plenty of temples, markets, parks and street food to explore throughout your stay here.And if you need a break from the humdrum of city life, there are plenty of escape routes - explore the dense jungles of the Thai countryside, find an unpopulated white sand beach, or take a trek through the bordering countries.
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The ‘sanuk’ culture, peculiar to Thailand, is another wide-reaching idea that personifies the playfulness and sense of humour that is so paramount to life in Thailand.With all the exotic surroundings in and around the country and the ‘ever smiling’ hospitable natives around you, you are bound to like and eventually fall in love with this place. You may also encounter elephants and Buddhist monks whilst walking down the streets of the country.
One might think that teaching English in a non-English speaking country like Thailand can be a bit difficult. But here is an insider’s news, “You don’t need to speak any Thai to teach English in Thailand, and in fact, you’ll be hired not to do so!”To make friends with the Thai’s, the one phrase you need to know is ‘chon keaw’, which means ‘cheers’. As the Thais are so obsessed with learning English, Bangkok being no different, which also has a high demand for English teachers in many different types of schools, from corporate training centres to small private schools to public schools with 50 students per class, demand is high for teachers; hence it’s fairly easy to find a job with a TEFL certificate.
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Bangkok is a dynamic, fast-moving medley that never sleeps - a result of its advantageous position on the bank of the Gulf of Thailand and history as the economic powerhouse of Southeast Asia. Be prepared to leave behind things such as routine, stability and predictability if you take a teaching job in Bangkok.Therefore, besides gaining all necessary skills and training to be an effective teacher in Bangkok through the TEFL Course, it may be well said that you definitely get to explore a different slice of the world as well as live life to its fullest.

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  1. Its really great and interesting blog you have shared about teaching in Thailand. Keep me more updates in future.
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