How to offend Thai colleagues in one easy lesson

Postbox letter from Robert

In Thailand, never underestimate the cultural pride tied to food.


Light-fingered teachers can't be trusted

Postbox letter from Phil

A few months ago, several books, including resource packs, began disappearing from the language school where I work. This hadn't been much of an issue before, but in just six weeks, no fewer than eight photocopiable resource packs vanished.


Sharing the classroom

Let's consider some of the possible reasons why good relations in the teaching team is important.

I've come to believe that putting two teachers in the same classroom needs careful planning, and even then, the clash of egos is a minefield. It only takes one wrong step. With the cultural dimension added in, especially for a newcomer, things can become noxious frighteningly quickly.


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