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Teaching English in Thailand

English is the current lingua franca. It is the working language in business, education, entertainment and political spheres in countries across the globe. Hence, a lot of emphasis is laid on learning this language particularly in those states where it is not the first language.

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Teaching English in Thailand

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  1. Teaching English In Thailand-What You Need and WhatYou NeedTo Know English isthe currentlingua franca. Itis theworkinglanguage in business,education,entertainmentandpoliticalspheresincountries across theglobe. Hence,a lotofemphasisislaidon learning this language particularlyin thosestateswhere itisnotthefirstlanguage. Thailand haswitnessedagreatboomin itstourismindustryoverthe last fewyears.Thereisincreased interactionwith touristsfrom differentpartsoftheworld.Many-a-timescommunication failsasthere isnomutual intelligibilitybetweenThai-speaking nativesandEnglish- speaking outsiders.Forthisreason,severalThaipeoplehave started training in theEnglish language.It isgoodnews fornativeEnglish speakersintendingto workasfreelance languagetrainersorfull-time teachers.However,beforeyoujump to thejobhuntprocess,here's whatyou needto knowaboutteachingin Thailand. TeachinginThailand- The Qualifications Ifyouwanttoteach ataschool or aneducationalinstitution,you shouldbe qualified.Youshouldhavea bachelor's degree in English and minimum 2yearsteachingexperience.Thereareregional teachingcertificationcoursessuch asTEFL(Teaching English asa Foreign Language)and TESOL(Teaching English toSpeakersof OtherLanguages).These certificate courses train teachersin the theoryandpractice ofteaching. Thecourse duration is140 hours including4-6 hoursofon-the-jobtraining.TEFLand TESOL certificationtranslatesintoa betterpay.Native English speakersare generallypreferredover others.CELTA(Certificate inEnglish Language Teaching to Adults) isanother certification program. Uncertifiedteacherscanteach onafreelance basis. Thisincludes one-on-one training orhome tutoring. Trainerscantraveltoa student'shome orconduct classesintheir own home. WorkPermit Asacitizenofanother country,youwillrequireaworkpermittoteach in Thailand.Youcanapplyforanon-immigrantBvisa atthe Royal

  2. Thaiembassyinyour state orcountry.Thecostof thevisa depends onthevalidityperiodandnumber ofentries(single ormultiple). In somecases, theemployerapplies foranon-immigrantvisa onyour behalf.Therefore,youshouldconsultthembeforeyou personally applyforaworkpermit. The JobHunt One canpost theirresume to a jobboardor create a jobprofileatan online recruitmentagency.It is a goodwayto search forateaching jobin Thailandwithouthavingto travel to thecountry.Thesecond optionistolookforajobwhile in Thailand.You canseekemployment atprimaryandhigh schools.Youcanalsosubmit your resume to language traininginstitutes. Thereare manyin Bangkok.Theytrain employeesoflargecompaniesandbusinesshouses. An educational institution isnottheonlyplace thatoffersemployment opportunitiestoanEnglishtrainer.Five star hotels andresortsalso hire languagetrainers tocoachtheir staff inEnglish.Theyask foran undergraduate degree oracertificatecourse.However,theyare lenientwith regards totherequirededucationalqualifications. Coming to themain point,howmuchcanyoumake teaching in Thailand? The averagesalaryisbetween 25,000and35,000 Thai Baht.Thesalaryis commensuratewith qualification andexperience. Teachersatlanguage institutesand international schoolscanexpect tobepaid more. ClickHere to knowmore onHowto startTeaching in ThailandArticleSource:http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Shankar_Nhttp://ezinearticles.com/?Teaching-English-In-Thailand---What-You- Need-and-What-You-Need-To-Know&id=8298074

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