TEFL Bangkok
Bangkok truly
reflects the essence of Thailand – “the land of smiles”. Founded in
1782, the city has evolved as a dynamic cosmopolitan hub which
combines with ease the spiritual and the commercial as well as the
modern and the traditional. Bangkok as a tourist destination offers
beautiful temples, magnificent palaces, and traditional cultural
extravaganzas in the form of dance and music and modern shopping
facilities. Bangkok is rightly called “the Venice of the East”, with
the canals of the Chao Phraya River or the River of the Kings
winding through the city.
The TESOL (teaching English to Speakers of Other languages) or TEFL
Program has found world-wide recognition. It is a passport to teach
and travel for many who are seeking a paid adventure in far flung
lands as it offers job opportunities across the globe.
The TEFL on-site course at Bangkok not only offers the chance of a
lifetime to experience the true essence of South-East Asian culture
and lifestyle, but also an international certification through a 120
hours of intensive classroom-based training.
The TEFL Bangkok course is open to all, regardless of age, sex,
nationality or race. However, the criteria remains that a candidate
has to be a native or a fluent English speaker. Previous teaching
experience is not a requirement. Each application for TESOL course
that reaches is given full consideration.
With English being accepted globally, the demand for English
teachers is growing world-wide. Teachers with TESOL certification
can find placements not only in Schools but also in Language
schools, Colleges, Universities and even in hospitals and the
tourism industry.
The 120 hours TEFL Bangkok course has in-class training by
experienced trainers and observed teaching practice classes in
schools. The course gives students exposure to classroom and
material management as well as hands on experience to face students
in a real classroom.
The support services extend to 100% job assistance. It also
includes:
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Providing contact
details of the prospective employers
Providing guidance during the
interview
Providing information about the
teaching terms and conditions about the employers that are available
Providing a list of TESOL job/
employers databases.
To any aspiring candidate, the combination of an
international certification as well as the charms of the city make
TESOL/ TEFL in Bangkok a lucrative prospect which is worth the money
spent.
The TEFL Bangkok Course comes at a special price of 950 USD,
exclusive of accommodation.
TEFL Bangkok - Course Dates
Those
who love travelling and consider teaching English to students of
other languages a challenge and at the same time want to earn a
reasonably good remuneration……. Bangkok’s calling. You can avail of
this opportunity if you enroll yourself in the following course
dates:
14th June to 2nd July 2010 – The most suitable time to travel in Thailand/ Bangkok, especially if you are one who enjoys the warm weather and likes the tropical sun.
30th Aug to 17th Sept 2010 - This is the time of the year when Bangkok embraces you with a lot of warmth after the rains. You can make use of the weekends to break away from the hustle- bustle of city life and enjoy the rain washed Thai countryside.
8th Nov to 26 Nov, 2010 - The best time to be in Thailand to enjoy the moderate Thai winter.
TEFL Bangkok - Fees
The TEFL
Bangkok Course comes at a special price of 950 USD, exclusive
of accommodation.
TEFL Bangkok - Accommodation
Special care is taken to ensure comfort and safety of the trainees
while they take the TESOL course in Bangkok. The trainees are put up
in modern, fully furnished apartments close to the training centre
or centrally located luxury hotels with all amenities against a
payment of 200 USD. Accommodation will be made available 2 days
prior to the commencement of the course to facilitate
acclimatization. Transport facilities like the city buses, local
cabs and the BTS, (Sky rail) can be availed by the trainees from the
area of residence. Besides, the accommodation is in close proximity
to shopping malls, internet cafes, spa/ salons and eateries.
The apartments provided offer-
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Well furnished, air
conditioned, twin bed rooms with attached bath.
Trainees willing to avail single
room facilities can do so against a payment of 350 USD.
Separate closet for each
trainee.
A sofa set.
Lounge with a television room
offering many English channels and the internet.
The rooms are cleaned at regular
intervals.
Facilities for laundry is
available.
Trainees who wish to arrange their own accommodation may avail suitable guidance and assistance from the course organizers.
Bangkok Attractions
Other than
the course itself, Bangkok has loads to offer.
The City
Those who love and enjoy the hustle bustle of city life can make use of the weekends to explore the city. The malls, the road side markets, the eateries , the Grand Palace ( the king’s palace)and beautiful wats (temple) and temples are a real treat for the eye. If you wish you can take a peek at the Chatu Chak Market, is the largest weekend market in Asia which has a wide variety of goods on offer, right from plants, birds and animals to trivialities like clothes and bags. Take a walk down Khao San Road, a place which became famous after the movie,”The Beach.” It is a cheap market area frequented by local Thai people or back packers and caters for cheap restaurants and book stores offering a good variety of English books.
The Grand Palace was once the official residence of the
Thai king. It is unquestionably one of the most spectacular pieces
of architecture and a great tourist attraction. It also houses the
Great Emerald Buddha. To pamper your tired feet, indulge in the
world famous Thai massage at an unbelievable cheap rate. You can
enjoy a cruise along the river Chao Phraya or just indulge yourself
at the floating market which is mainly fruit and vegetable market.
What is fascinating about this market, is the way transactions take
place from one boat to another. The temples and Wats in Bangkok not
only holds religious significance but also displays architectural
grandeur. Wat Pho, Wat Phra ,Kaeo and Wat Arun are some of the
spectacular wats and temples of the city.
Bangkok Night Life
Bangkok is one of the bright stars in the horizon of pubs and
discotheques. The city awakens, welcomes and embraces a new life
with sun down. Life here is wild and intoxicating yet fun, relaxed
and safe. Bangkok offers a wild range of modern bars and pubs with
enchanting music and excellent food and drink. What is unique about
these discotheques is that it caters to a cosmopolitan crowd, both
young and old. The essence of these discos lie in the fact that they
often organize traditional Thai music and dance shows.
Weekend Trips
You can just plan to take a break, ‘far from the madding crowd,’
explore the lush green of the Khao Yai National Park and enjoy wild
life and an elephant ride. If you are historically and culturally
inclined, plan to spend a day or two at Ayutthaya, or Siam, the old
capital of Thailand. Beside being a heritage site, Ayutthaya is
famous worldwide for its spectacular palaces and ruins each has an
intriguing story to tell.
All those who love the beach and wish to enjoy an exciting night
life, Pattaya is the ideal beach town for you. A few hours drive
from Bangkok is Lopburi, famous for its old palaces and temples.
Kanchanaburi, was made famous by the 1950s film “ The Bridge Over
The River Kwai.” Of course, today the bridge has been replaced by
another modern structure. Another attraction of this small town is
the famous museum which holds manuscripts and documents related to
the Second World War. Kanchanaburi also draws a number of tourists
for the beautiful waterfalls at Nam Tok.
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