Thailand tefl course

Our Thailand In-Class TEFL Course is a 4 week course which takes place in Hua Hin or Chiang Mai, Thailand and is tailored specifically for those preparing to teach English in Thailand.

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Expert Instructors

Our instructors bring years of industry experience to the table and give you the best preparation to ensure that you and your students get the best education.

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Lasting Friendships

Many of our teachers visit the friends they make during their in-class TEFL course. Visit your friends and travel together to see new sights.

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Internationally Accredited

TEFL/TESOL courses ensure teachers are properly prepared for teaching English prior to being placed at schools.

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Culture Orientation Included

TEFL/TESOL courses ensure teachers are properly prepared for teaching English prior to being placed at schools.

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Comprehensive Lesson plans

Thai children can be quiet and reluctant to speak up in the English classroom. This puts extra pressure on English teachers to come up with lessons that get students to speak up and express themselves – a fundamental skills to have as an English teacher in Thailand.

The course focuses on pushing teachers to be creative in lesson plan construction with the goal of creating engaging, relevant lessons that get Thai students to speak up and express themselves in the classroom. This in turn creates greater reward for English teachers and better results in the classroom.

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Teaching Speaking

The Thai government only wants native Western English speakers to teach English “Speaking” to Thai children.

English “Speaking” makes up 75 % of the focus in the classroom and Thai schools employ Thai nationals to teach English Grammar. Although English Grammar is still taught to our TEFL students, the course is tailored to specifically focus more on teaching English “Speaking” in the classroom.

This will ensure that you are 100% prepared for teaching English at a school in Thailand.

Course Curriculum

The course focuses not only on teaching the four basic language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing), but we also focus on the most effective classroom management techniques, how to cater to learners of all ages, and how to plan, develop, and implement a full-semester curriculum.

Our 120-hour In-Class TEFL course for Thailand is designed specifically to meet the following objectives:

To develop an in-depth understanding of the concepts and principles of teaching English as a second language. This includes understanding the different theories of, and approaches to teaching English
Understand how the process of second language development occurs
Understand how to adapt your strategies, techniques, and overall role as a teacher to the different types of students you may have
Develop the ability to plan structured lessons
Gain confidence and familiarity with teaching TESOL through significant in-class, and hands-on practical training
Learn the process of creating and developing a seamless curriculum that fits the needs and interests of your learners

The first week of the 120-hour In-class TESOL course is an introduction on many different levels. There are introductions from the instructors and the students. The majority of the first week is spent on an introduction to Thai language and culture that lasts several days. The following topics are covered in the first week:

Thai Society (4 hours)

Overview of Thai history
Social Institutions
Gender relations
Major ethnic groups and relations
Regions of the country and distinctive local cultures

Thai Geography (2 hours)

Neighbouring countries and relations
Regions of the country

Thai Politics (2.5 hours)

Political situation
Major social movements and developments
Political institutions (Thai Monarchy, military, political parties)

Thai Culture (4 hours)

Cultural views on social life
Cultural views on work life
Do’s and Don’ts when living in Thailand
Adapting to your new work life (building relationships with colleagues and bosses in the Thai context)

Thai Language (20 hours)

Basic introductions
Basic vocabulary
Vocabulary for shopping, bargaining, communicating with students and interacting with colleagues.

Homework (4 hours for the entire week)

There are light homework assignments each evening. These include reading Thai newspapers (English version) and reporting to the class on current events in Thai politics and society and discussing the relevance to the individual’s journey as a English teacher in Thailand.

The second week of the TESOL course is a deeper exploration of theory in the discipline of English as a second language and how to teach grammar. Students learn about the structure and key elements of a lesson plan.

Every lesson requires a detailed lesson plan that lays out the procedures of the class, and also forces the teachers to consider the challenges, technology resources, and other factors that can have an impact on and English teacher’s success in the Thai classroom. During week two, students will also learn how to teach grammar. Grammar can be challenging to teach. One of the reasons for this is that it has been a long time since native English speakers have reviewed grammar rules, so TESOL students have their English grammar skills refreshed by the TESOL instructors.

The major assignments for week two are to:

Create a lesson plan for teaching grammar
Present a full lesson just as a teacher would in a classroom

The third week of the TESOL course focuses on how to teach reading, listening and speaking. Reading can be a fun activity to teach in the classroom.

It is also extremely beneficial for ESL learners for a whole host of reasons. These include being a good model for language production, increasing vocabulary, and allowing students to work at their own pace.

Believe it or not, there is actually a strategy for how to teach reading. It involves building key reading skills and practicing with students to hone and improve those skills.

The major assignments for this week are to:

Create a lesson plan for teaching reading and
Present a full lesson just as as a teacher would in the classroom.

The final week the class is dedicated to classroom management and preparing for and conducting the English camp. This may be the last topic discussed, but it is in fact extremely important, especially in cross-cultural contexts.

Classroom management is about setting ground rules, applying them consistently, getting to know your students, and earning and maintaining their respect and commitment. Students spend several days preparing their lessons for the English camp. The camp generally lasts 2-3 days.

During the final week there will also be a multiple choice and short-answer final exam.

After the final exam at the end of the fourth week of TESOL training, festive graduation ceremony is held for the now TESOL graduates and qualified English teachers.

TESOL instructors hand out TESOL certificates to the new graduates before the graduates celebrate on the beach reminiscing about the fun times they have had together over the past month, the friendships they have made, and for the teaching and traveling which awaits them.

Practical Teacher Training

The course in Thailand also includes a 2-day real teaching experience at a non-profit English camp where teachers have to prepare lesson plans and conduct their own lessons to classes at the camp.

This gives teachers a great feel for what to expect teaching English at a school in Thailand as well as a great opportunity to use and practice all the theory they have learned during the TESOL course in a practical teaching setting.

Practical Teacher Training with Thailand TEFL

Students receive their TEFL certificates in Thailand

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Cultural Orientation

The one week Cultural Orientation section of the course is specifically tailored to preparing Westerners moving to Thailand to live and work.

It includes lessons on Thai history, language, politics and culture, as well as various cultural excursions to visit famous Thai monuments, Muay Thai classes and more.

Make lasting friendships during your in-class TESOL

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Introduction to Thailand

The first step to introducing TEFL students to Thailand is to introduce culture shock by investigating the underlying reasons for Westerners who come to live and work as an English teacher in Thailand.

The introductory phase encompasses “ice breaker” activities that will allow you to get to know your peers, put aside any cultural biases, and help realize expectations.

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Thai Culture & Politics

An in-depth explanation of Thai society, including history, gender relations, ethnic groups, religion, and the monarchy.

Instructors offer valuable insights into Thai culture that comes from more than a decade of living and working in Thailand, and studying Thai politics and culture.

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Thai Language

Participants will take part in a series of Thai language lessons taught by our experienced instructors.

Classes will cover introductory greetings, ordering food, learning the numbers, asking directions, shopping and bargaining and more.

Our language classes will provide a firm foundation of helpful phrases for interacting within the local community, and in schools and classrooms throughout Thailand.

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Cultural Excursions & Activities

Volunteering at Hutsadin Elephant Foundation
Meditate with, and learn about Buddhist philosophy from a local monk
Visit beautiful local temples
Volunteering with RescuePaws animal rescue organization
Visiting a local Thai market, learn bartering & get fresh produce
Participate in Muay Thai lessons and authentic Thai cooking lessons
Attend a beach barbecue in Hua Hin or a traditional Lanna dinner in Chiang Mai with fellow students

The cultural orientation program will ensure that you are easily prepared for all aspects of life in Thailand, from purchasing food, to communicating with locals and traveling around the country.