How to become an English teacher in Asia?

Dodał(a): Marek Lenarcik
2010-02-26 08:59
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How difficult is it these days to get a teaching job in Bangkok for someone who is considered a non-native speaker of English?

I just asked my wife about Dusit Thani College and she referred to it as 'a cookery school'. If it's the college near Seacon Square Shopping Mall, then a college of domestic science and hotel managament might be a better description I guess?  
Dusit Thani College offers five management programs leading to a Bachelor’s degree, comprised of Hotel Management, Kitchen and Restaurant Management, Tourism Management, Resort and Spa Management, Convention and Event Management, and a Master’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. I am sure though that if your wife wants to learn how to cook, she would find something suitable for her!

My wife learn how to cook? Not a chance! What subjects do you teach there and how's your workload?  
They went easy on me in the beginning. I have two Pre-Intermediate groups and one Advanced English Composition and Communication class. It’s 12 hours of teaching a week plus some additional activities. The honeymoon will end in April when I’ll get some additional classes on board.

Enjoying it?  
Yes, it’s a good fun!

What do you plan to do when the Dusit Thani College has outstayed its welcome?
The atmosphere in the college is great. Everybody is very nice and helpful. Students are relatively respectful. I’ve read a lot of horror stories about teaching in Thailand, so I guess I am lucky landing a job like this. I want to stay in Thailand for a couple of years at least to understand the country and the region. I enjoy teaching so I guess I will fulfill my goal. I also have my eyes opened for all business opportunities as I consider myself to be a creative problem-solver. (hint, hint) In the meantime maybe I’ll write a bestselling book and become stinking rich?

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