Becoming a TEFL Teacher in Thailand

With doom and gloom surrounding the UK economy, it’s not hard to see why many people are looking abroad for their next work options. With the job market becoming increasingly challenging to tackle many people are becoming frustrated with rejection after rejection, and in turn they are starting to look for a career change and new challenges to face.

Becoming a TEFL teacher can be a very rewarding experience and it can be a great way to give back to the community. English is one of the most popular languages in the world, but in many countries they are finding it increasingly difficult to find teachers to help students learn this incredibly powerful language – but with the abundance of TEFL Courses now available around the UK, there are new and improved options for people who want to undertake this as a career choice.

Immersing Yourself in a New Culture is a Great Way to Learn

I first visited Thailand back in 2002 when I took a family holiday to the resort of Krabi, since then I have been back no less than six times, and each time the brilliant culture and the welcoming values of everyone that I meet never ceases to amaze me.

For a country that is so far away, the importance of being able to speak English to the locals means an increased chance of undertaking a high paid job, and potentially the ability to move to Bangkok – the capital. For many others, it’s simply a way to have an opportunity to give back to their families through working in a professional role, with the opportunity to move around.

For someone travelling from the UK it may seem like a completely different world to what we know, but it’s also a way to become incredibly grounded. Although many people in Thailand have very little, they make exceptional lives out of what they have, and I am always thoroughly humbled by the way that they deal with adverse conditions to make what might only be 1p or 2p an hour. For someone who is travelling as a TEFL teacher this can be an incredibly eye-opening experience.

Equip Yourself with the Skills that You Need to be Successful

TEFL training can be undertaken by anyone and it doesn't require extensive training – rather to gain a basic TEFL Certification you need to undertake a simple TEFL course can be completed in just 2/3 days. If you are looking for additional training once you have completed this course then it’s always recommended that you could undertake a grammar course or even a spelling course to specifically hone your English skills and ensure that you are able to provide your students with the best possible English language skills.