Regular ajarn contributor Tim Cornwall is back with more tips and techniques for both experienced and inexperienced teachers alike from smiling to laying down class rules and from teacher movement to setting up activities.
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In our zeal to teach the three ‘R's, reading, ‘righting, and ‘rithmetic, we are neglecting to teach another very important ‘R': Responsibility; responsibility for oneself and responsibility for others
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Is sheer talent sufficient enough to make a story telling champion? What has training got to do with it?
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In teaching, we, teachers, must think of an ingenious way to make our students learn using varied types of materials and different kinds of strategies for every student has his/her own learning style.
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Worried about that first day of class? The following compilation of articles might offer some insight into how to approach your students for the first time, regardless of their age, numbers and gender.
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The Montessori Method consists of a carefully developed set of materials to create the proper environment for children at each stage of their development
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There are various ways to speed up the learning of a language. First of all, students should try to develop the habit of using the language they’ve learnt in the classroom outside the classroom.
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Never forget the golden rule of review work: what may seem incredibly repetitive to you is very stimulating for students because they know what all of the questions and answers mean and they’re communicating in a foreign language.
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This weekend, I accepted an invitation to look in on the Thai TESOL Conference in Bangkok. Let me share my observations.
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My favourite kinds of worksheets are conversation worksheets, pair and group work, creative writing worksheets, vocabulary worksheets, and ESL board games. The right mix of these makes communication possible, keeps students' attention going and puts some fun into learning.
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I left my home in Newcastle to teach English in Thailand. This is my story from preparation to arrival to finding a job and beyond.
How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to survive in Thailand? We analyze the facts.
Before you go pounding the streets, check out our guide and know what to look out for.
E-mailing potential employers in Thailand can be a very frustrating experience. Teacher Chris is on hand to give you some top tips.
How easy is it to cut out the middlemen and rake in the cash teach students at their own homes?
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"
Does racism exist in Thailand? The original article is over two years old but we would still like to hear your comments on how things are now.