February 2012
All the latest promotions from Thailand's major TEFL course providers
In this month's TEFL course news blog, we got a free package upgrade for ajarn readers and also the chance to earn a swim instructor certificate along with your regular TEFL course certification.
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Previous Articles
- 3rd January 2012: January 2012
- 1st December 2011: December 2011
- 4th November 2011: November 2011
- 4th October 2011: October 2011
- 1st September 2011: September 2011
- 2nd August 2011: August 2011
- 4th July 2011: July 2011
- 2nd June 2011: June 2011
- 1st May 2011: May 2011
- 2nd April 2011: April 2011
- 7th March 2011: March 2011
- 1st February 2011: February 2011
- 2nd January 2011: January 2011
- 7th December 2010: December 2010
- 3rd November 2010: November 2010
- 1st October 2010: October 2010
- 7th September 2010: September 2010
- 5th August 2010: August 2010
- 5th July 2010: July 2010
- 26th May 2010: May 2010
- 5th May 2010: May 2010
- 1st March 2010: March 2010
- 13th February 2010: February 2010
- 12th January 2010: January 2010
- 4th January 2010: January 2010
- 3rd December 2009: December 2009
- 1st December 2009: December 2009
Ajarn Guests
Fear of change?
In Thailand the government has set 2012 as English Speaking Year with a goal of encouraging students to converse in English every Monday. Such policies are useful but the major leap of enacting legislation to make English an official language for Thailand is also needed
Software for student tests
The integration of internet and computers with education and English learning is something students find normal, and classrooms without some access to educational software may seem quaint. Some students may even feel they can get more ‘professional' teaching from the numerous online ELT sites if a school is behind in IT.
Whatever happened to the shopping mall teacher?
They are the shopping mall English teachers - gliding like pale, undernourished phantoms amid the hordes of weekend Thai shoppers. The main reason I empathize with the shopping mall teacher is because I was once one myself. I know how desperate and soul-destroying it can be.
About Ajarn.com
Ajarn.com was started as a small hobby website in 1999 by Ian McNamara. It was a simple way for one Bangkok teacher to share his Thailand experiences and pass on advice. The website developed a loyal and enthusiastic following. In 2004, Ian handed over the reins to Phil Williams and 'Bangkok Phil' has run the ajarn website ever since.
Ajarn.com has grown enormously and is now the most popular TEFL site in Thailand - possibly even South East Asia. Although best-known for its vibrant jobs page, Ajarn has a wealth of articles, blogs, features and help and advice. But one principle has always remained at Ajarn's core - to tell things like they are and to do it with a sense of humor. Thailand can be Heaven or Hell for an English teacher. It's always been Ajarn.com's duty to present both sides of the equation. Thanks for stopping by.
Friends of Ajarn
E-mailing for jobs
E-mailing potential employers in Thailand can be a very frustrating experience. Teacher Chris is on hand to give you some top tips.
The Region Guides
Fancy working in Thailand but not in Bangkok? Our region guides are written by teachers who actually live and work in the provinces.
Renting an apartment?
Before you go pounding the streets, check out our guide and know what to look out for.
Hi, I’m Tony Dabbs
I was a licensed life and health agent in the USA for many years and now I'm ajarn.com's health insurance expert.
The cost of living
How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to survive in Thailand? We analyze the facts.
Fancy teaching freelance?
How easy is it to cut out the middlemen and rake in the cash teach students at their own homes?
Fun Quiz
Find out how employable you are in Thailand as an English teacher. Is it a case of 'welcome aboard' or "Mom, I need you to send some money again"




