John Wolcott

John Wolcott's blog on Ajarn.com


Why studying photography has helped me become a better teacher

Recompose, refocus and reshoot

Like learning photography, becoming a better teacher is more about learning from mistakes than it is delivering perfect lessons every single time.


Building rapport in the classroom

How to get students to find out who you really are?

Let's face it. There's a stereotype that comes with being a male English teacher in Thailand. That is, we're all sex-tourists.


Three ways to keep your composure in the classroom

How to get over that first day 'stage-fright'

We've all had the first-day jitters as new teachers working for a school or language facility. We've all fumbled over grammar points or have been unable to answer a student's question on the spot.


Featured Jobs

Part-time NES Online Teachers

฿500+ / hour

Online


Part-time NES Teachers

฿600+ / hour

Pathum Thani


Local International Teacher

฿35,000+ / month

Bangkok


Secondary Science Teacher (AP)

฿80,000+ / month

Thailand


Music Teacher

฿50,000+ / month

Nonthaburi


English Conversation Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Bangkok


Featured Teachers

  • Nada


    Egyptian, 29 years old. Currently living in Egypt

  • Jamila


    Italian, 48 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Tambudzai


    Zimbabwean, 47 years old. Currently living in Zimbabwe

  • Phumzile


    South African, 26 years old. Currently living in South Africa

  • Shiela


    Filipino, 33 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Ayberk


    Turkish, 27 years old. Currently living in Turkey

The Hot Spot


The cost of living

The cost of living

How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to survive in Thailand? We analyze the facts.


Contributions welcome

Contributions welcome

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The Region Guides

The Region Guides

Fancy working in Thailand but not in Bangkok? Our region guides are written by teachers who actually live and work in the provinces.


Air your views

Air your views

Got something to say on the topic of teaching, working or living in Thailand? The Ajarn Postbox is the place. Send us your letters!


Need Thailand insurance?

Need Thailand insurance?

Have a question about health or travel insurance in Thailand? Ricky Batten from Pacific Prime is Ajarn's resident expert.


Teacher mistakes

Teacher mistakes

What are the most common mistakes that teachers make when they are about to embark on a teaching career in Thailand? We've got them all covered.


The dreaded demo

The dreaded demo

Many schools ask for demo lessons before they hire. What should you the teacher be aware of?


Will I find work in Thailand?

Will I find work in Thailand?

It's one of the most common questions we get e-mailed to us. So find out exactly where you stand.