Tuesday, 11th December 2018 — "Teaching in the UK is tough. It's easy to get burnt out"

Back to the UK - Joseph returned the UK in September 2018 after teaching for 2.5 years in Thailand because getting qualified in the UK felt like the next logical step.

Taking a TEFL course in Thailand? - we've got plenty of deals, promotions, video links etc in our monthly TEFl course news blog, with courses in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. 

Sunday, 9th December 2018 — Ajarn chats to Chris Seal of Shrewsbury International School

Hot seat interview - What's it like to work at a top international school in Bangkok? What are the benefits? Does an international school recruit locally? What qualifications do they require? Does a teacher need to return to their home country in order to become qualified or is there an alternative route? In our latest hot seat interview, recently appointed Principal of Shrewsbury School, Mr Chris Seal, has all the answers. 

Saturday, 8th December 2018 — Piercing Thai culture

Classroom dress code - when Fatima Cacho enrolled on a TEFL course in Thailand, she wondered how accepting Thai culture would be of her body piercings. Famita comes from the trendy and outlandish Bay Area of San Francisco, where no one bats an eyelid at a teacher with pink dreadlocks.

Newbie errors - what mistakes do new arrivals make when coming to teach in Thailand? We've listed over twenty of 'em. 

Friday, 7th December 2018 — "Lets be honest - gate duty isn't going to kill you!"

Gate duty-gate - Greeting students as they arrive for school in the morning, perhaps even opening a car door and carrying a backpack for them. Is this a job for foreign teachers, Thai teachers or the school security guard? Richard McCully has his say.

Cough! Splutter! - Ajarn's health insurance expert, Walter van der Wal, discusses the problems and health issues caused by poor quality air.

Sunday, 2nd December 2018 — "I just don't have the money worries here that I had back in the UK"

Cost of living - Chris makes 35,000 baht a month at a government school in Mukdahan, North East Thailand. Life is just so much cheaper and so much more enjoyable compared to his life back in London. He sounds like a very happy camper! 

Sunday, 25th November 2018 — Tips for landing a teaching job

Land that TEFL job! - Interview expert, Kevin Cullen, is back with some more interview pointers, including the thank you e-mail and coaching your references. 

Region guide to Phatthalung - Many thanks to Phoebe for giving us the low-down on this beautiful province in Southern Thailand. What Phatthalung lacks in nightlife, it makes up for with awesome scenery, plenty of teaching work and a very chilled vibe. 

Thursday, 22nd November 2018 — Dealing with hostility in the EFL staffroom or workspace

Staffroom politics - Managing the politics involved in teaching requires you to just admit that you know nothing. That's the advice from EFL teacher Todd Persaud.

Marking - "It's boring, thankless work, right? Should we even bother?" asks teacher trainer, Stephen Louw. But Stephen also says there are a number of ways around it - and attitudes to correction that could save you hours!