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TEFL in Thailand – Big Changes

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007

Thailand TEFL Trouble?

I’ve been watching developments and writing about Thailand of late, trying to sort out the mess over there as the country adopts stringent measures for those looking to teach English there. TEFL Watch and the TEFL News Network have it all laid out for us, by the book. It looks like it’s going to be serious challenge to try teaching in Thailand.

Here is an article from TEFL Watch that explains the issues and new requirements:

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What Does a TEFLer Earn Abroad?

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007

Money

Good question. Clearly, one needs to know what one can earn before heading out on the Great Adventure.

Since there is no one answer, here is a bit of a guide to help you know what to expect in salaries, and the differences in location and type of teaching position.

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Answers to Mexico Questions

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007
Humble Me If you know me from Dave's Cafe forums, from This Guy is Teaching Abroad, or from Teachers Latin America, you'd ... [Continue reading this entry]

Mexican EFL Students

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007
While I've very little experience teaching anyone but, Mexicans have been a joy to work with in English classes. I don't know if that's so much for being Mexican or for being Spanish-speakers, but either way, everything from class ... [Continue reading this entry]

Some People Say We’re Crazy

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007

It's a small percentage of people who pick up and go to a foreign country to live and work as English teachers. It's an even smaller percentage that decide to make the move permanent.

What kind of people are we?

I've ... [Continue reading this entry]