Sunday, 21st April 2019 — Why do TEFL academics have to be so dull?

TEFL academics - "I find the way academic information is given in the TEFL industry to be off-putting and boring" says teacher Richard. "A lot of it seems like common sense but wrapped in long words and fancy terms to make it sound clever"

Health insurance - Ajarn's expert wants to share some of the tips that will help you make an informed decision when it comes to choosing your next affordable expat health insurance in Thailand.

Sunday, 21st April 2019 — Teaching opportunities

Recently added - a learning centre in Rayong is offering 40K a month for native English teachers and a language school in Nonthaburi is offering the same for kindergarten teachers looking for an immediate start. There are also some opportunities for European teachers down in Songkla. 

Post your resume - we're in the peak season for teacher recruitment so make sure to put your resume on Ajarn so schools can find you! 

Thinking of taking a TEFL course in Thailand? - Check out our monthly blog for deals and promotions

Friday, 19th April 2019 — What's it like teaching at an Islamic school in Thailand's South?

Hot seat interview - Corrie T has been a teacher at an Islamic school in Pattani Province since October 2018. Let's find out what's it like to work there compared to a regular Thai school? 

Wednesday, 17th April 2019 — "Costs are low in our part of China"

Cost of living - James taught English in Chiang Mai for a year before eventually finding his way to China, where he runs a successful language school with his Chinese girlfriend. He says it's a land of opportunity in a rapidly advancing economy.

Wednesday, 17th April 2019 — If you're looking for good guys, there are plenty of us out there

Ajarn Postbox - Ian in Songkhla has posted about the situation in his native America. "America has no financial safety net, very poor job opportunities, and an extreme homeless crisis. Many of us would gladly earn a masters degree if that education were reasonably priced. Thus, those of us who have some guts, look for a better life elsewhere"

Thursday, 28th March 2019 — Tips for new teachers

Advice for newbies - "don't get stressed by the job", says James.  "Remember that you are merely the latest in a long line of farang teachers who have come and gone"

Fun stuff - John V takes a satirical look at three types of TEFL personality. Perhaps you have one of them in your staff-room?

Tuesday, 26th March 2019 — "I gave up the classroom but stayed in Thailand"

Teacher story - how one guy came to teach English in Thailand and then realized he wasn't cut out for it - but still wanted to stay and live in Asia.

Interview chuckles - a handful of bizarre experiences from someone on the teacher recruitment front-line.