Around Phuket: the Similan Islands
There are so many things to do on Phuket, and there are even more exciting places to see within one hour of Thailand’s biggest island. When you take a language course at Patong Language School, or sign up for one of the TEFL teacher training courses at TEFLPlus you’ll have a hard time finding the time to do it all. …
Read MoreThe rivers and skies will be filled with lights during Loi Krathong, November 10
Thailand is known for its beautiful scenery, friendly people and spectacular festivals. One of the most romantic and popular of Thailand’s traditional festivals is Loi Krathong. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month of the traditional Thai lunar calendar, and is a long celebrated tradition to pay homage to the goddess of …
Read MoreCongratulations to our August 22nd advancedTEFL course graduates
All of us at TEFLPlus would like to congratulate our August 22nd advancedTEFL course graduates. It’s great to see all of their hard work pay off. After four weeks of methodology, grammar and Thai lessons, class observations and both on-site and off-site teaching practice, everyone made it through with flying colors. Well done! To those starting their job search, everyone …
Read MoreThe winning resume – CV writing tips for English teachers in Thailand
After completing TEFL their teacher training at TEFLPlus, many start the job hunt for their first teaching job in Thailand. Writing the perfect resume will help you to get an interview to give you the chance to show off your teaching skills, and hopefully secure that dream teaching job you’ve always wanted. The term resume or CV is used rather …
Read MoreWe’d like to give a warm welcome to our August 22nd advancedTEFL course trainees
The August 22nd session of our advancedTEFL course started Monday at 10am. Seventeen trainees from various backgrounds have all come to Phuket to complete their English teaching certification at TEFLPlus. To keep class sizes small, they’ve been split into two groups which will run in parallel over the next four weeks. After morning classes and orientation, everyone had a chance …
Read MoreRecommended TEFL Reading: The Oxford Picture Dictionary: English-Thai Edition
One of the easiest way to teach new vocabulary to English learners is by using pictures. The Oxford Picture Dictionary organizes vocabulary into different categories such as fruit and vegetables, emergencies, jobs, and sports equipment. Pictures are matched with the corresponding word in English and Thai. It is an invaluable tool to the new teacher, especially to those who can’t …
Read MoreRecommended TEFL Reading: Practical English Usage by Michael Swan
Many trainees ask what they can do in preparation for our TEFL teacher training course. Everything you need to succeed in our program (study materials, pens, paper, etc.) is included and there are absolutely no hidden fees. For those looking to get a head start in their new career of teaching English as a foreign language, one book that we …
Read MoreWhere should you work? Sky’s the limit.
After you complete your TEFL course at TEFLPlus, you’ll have the option to work as a certified English teacher all over the world. So, where should you start looking? The choice is yours. Finding a job in Thailand is the first choice for many. Some prefer the southern provinces of Phuket, Krabi or Phang Nga. Jobs at government schools, international …
Read MoreTEFL your way around the world
We all have dreams. Some are achievable, like seeing the pyramids or ballooning across the Sahara. Many will always remain dreams, like climbing Mt. Everest or visiting the North Pole. But there is one dream that many people share and believe is beyond them; travelling the world. Well, it is not an impossible dream when you have a TEFL certificate, …
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