Wednesday, 6th November 2024 — Teaching opportunities in Thailand (and sometimes other countries in Asia)

Beware of several websites that are copying job ads ('stealing' is actually the correct word) from Ajarn dot com. We only post job ads that are sent DIRECTLY to us. An employer will sometimes ask us to make changes to a job description but those changes will NOT be made by the website copying the ad. Trust the info, trust Ajarn! View all the current teaching positions on the Ajarn jobs page. 

Wednesday, 6th November 2024 — If I need a TOEIC score, is it better to do the test in Thailand or in my home country?

Answer - It doesn't really matter but as one South African Ajarn reader said, "take it here in Thailand because it's far cheaper and easier. You will only need it for your work permit application and you have the three months of your initial 3-month non-b visa to do it. The test is done twice a week in Bangkok, but sometimes takes place in Chiang Mai, Phuket and Hat Yai. Over the past two years, I haven't even needed my TOEIC because the Bangkok labor office didn't require it. However, that might change so good to have it just in case.

Monday, 4th November 2024 — What's Phrae (North East Thailand) like for teachers?

Do you live and teach outside Bangkok? Please help us update one of our region guides if you can spare a few minutes. 

Saturday, 2nd November 2024 — Launching a school magazine

What's involved in creating a brand new student publication that everyone will enjoy reading?In this article, I’ll cover the details of the first edition, which surprisingly came together smoothly.

Thursday, 31st October 2024 — "Thailand is everything I dreamed of when I decided to give up on those cold English Winters"

Our next cost of living survey comes from Robert, who does a bit of this and a bit of that (language school work, university substitute teaching, corporate training, etc). The 'freelance lifestyle' can be fairly lucrative if you hit it right and can market yourself successfully. Robert clearly has! 

Wednesday, 30th October 2024 — Send your letters to the Ajarn Postbox

If you've got anything to say on the topic of teaching in Thailand, the Ajarn Postbox is the place to say it. Latest letters include 'When age beats qualifications'

Monday, 28th October 2024 — Tips from the Trenches

A few ideas based on 30 enjoyable years in the EFL classroom, including establishing a student buddy system, dealing with homework assignments, using activities when the new textbooks still haven't arrived, what to do when the lesson time runs short, and lots more.