Why must qualified teachers suffer?

Postbox letter from Pascal

I find myself competing for jobs with an influx of so-called 'teachers - unqualified digital nomads who view teaching as nothing more than a convenient way to finance their travels. It’s frustrating to see schools prioritize a foreign face over actual teaching ability.


A long and winding road

Reflections on a TEFL journey

EFL teachers are frequently allotted a low status by Thais, expatriates and even other teachers. However, might not the beginning TEFL teacher with a 120-hour certificate possess within them the stuff of a Master Teacher?


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