Thursday 24 November 2016

Experience Bangkok in the Midst of TEFL Course

The Thai capital, Bangkok, came into existence in the 15th century as a small trading centre; it is now home to over 8 million people and is the South East Asian financial, cultural and political powerhouse. With a perfect climate other geographical features, ever bustling vivacious energy, it is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. Taking up a TEFL course here will undeniably be quite exciting and interesting for the candidates.
TEFL stands for teaching English as a foreign language. TEFL is necessarily a course for the non-English speakers who are looking for a mobile career where you are always on the go and hence get to explore the many different places in the world. Taking up a TEFL course gives you the much needed qualification to teach abroad. The course is a 120 hours residential program that involves practicing integrated skills, reading, writing, grammar, conversational skills, and pronunciation classes among others.The course not only teaches the techniques to teach English, but works at transforming the persona of a teacher – builds confidence and polishes the teacher’s presence in classroom. 


It will prepare you to develop a positive rapport with students of all ages and also include different learning styles with innovative teaching strategies.The course also includes practical teaching practice in local schools where you will get to practice the teaching techniques and approaches that are taught during the course.With an ever increasing importance of English as a medium of communication, the need for ESL teachers are increasing in demand, especially in the non-English speaking nations of the world.

The course generally costs around $1000 in Thailand and you can start earning right after the completion of your course. After completion of the course you can look for a job here in Thailand itself. From different types of schools, to corporate training centres to local NGOs, you will definitely find yourself employed in any of these places with a good salary that generally starts around $1000 per month. The cost of living here being as minimal as $500, hence you will be able to lead quite a comfortable life and also will be able to save enough for your future.
Bangkok is often called “The City of Angels”.  It is a vibrant city full of life; a city that never sleeps. However, the city is a kaleidoscope of contrasts and it is these contrasts between the old and the new, the energetic and the serene, that makes this place one of the most visited places on Earth. Their main attractions are their traditional culture, variety of funky local street food as well as the unique shopping experience with all possible stuffs found here ranging from clothing to jewellery to antiquities, that has made Bangkok ‘a shopper’s paradise’. Their beautiful ‘sanuk’ culture that involves respect for people is a mainstay of Thai culture and hence as a foreign traveller, you would seldom find it difficult to stay and adjust here.

There are many ways to explore the Thai capital, but the simplest and easiest way to do so is by walking, although the means of transportation is also quite affordable here. Bangkok has the best beaches, islands, jungle, an electrifying night life, cultural destinations, Buddhist temples like the WatArun, Wat Po etc. and the most hospitable, ever smiling people. You can even take a small trip in the weekend to anywhere in the country and rejuvenate yourself. Do not forget to take a trip of the rivers located here, as you move around!
In spite of the city having its downsides like the hot weather, the intense traffic jam and pollution, political instability, Bangkok is definitely a feast for your senses. As you make your journey towards earning the coveted TEFL Certificate in Bangkok and prepare yourself for a flamboyant successful career, you will definitely make pleasant memories and unforgettable wonderful experiences of the city and its people.

2 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing your experience TEFL course in Bangkok. This information is useful for those people who want to do tefl course in thailand.

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