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TEACHbeach TEFL Academy Thailand

“Preparing you for success in the classrooms of Asia and the world”

A TEACHbeach TEFL certificate is what you need to become a successful English teacher and

classroom manager. We are setting new standards in teacher training.

“So what do I need?”

You need the TEACHbeach TEFL course, a ground breaking, practical and affordable, age

specific teacher training program in which you will be fully immersed in learning practical

and useful teaching and classroom management techniques learned in an Academy setting

and practiced in real Thai schools, with real Thai students. You will also be fully immersed in

understanding the language and culture of Thailand as well as being trained on how to

conduct yourself in the classrooms of Asia. We promise you will leave the course feeling

100% ready to step in to any classroom and be an instant success. We will tell you

everything you need to know to survive your gap year in teaching or your first steps in to

your new career! You will also understand the academic systems and the expectations of

Thai schools. You will walk in to your school on your first Monday morning and be

completely ready for action. On the successful completion of our course you will also get

assistance finding a job in either Thailand or Cambodia.

How TEACHbeach TEFL was born

Thousands of people want to teach for a year having finished university, thousands more

want to escape the recession and start a new career. A great number of these people want

to stay in Thailand. It is a beautiful country with an ever growing demand for foreign

teachers. We recognized this fact and with 12 years of experience working with Thai

schools we linked our experience in recruitment with our ability to train effectively and offer

new teachers first class training and assistance finding suitable employment.

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TEFL

TEFL is an acronym: Teaching English as a Foreign Language. There is no governing body or

any organization that has ownership of this well used and often abused acronym.

Having recruited and dealt first hand with a large number of teachers over the last decade

who had recently completed a TEFL course it became clear to us that many of the TEFL

programs running offer a largely theory based experience, but no practical real life

classroom experience or preparation for the local teaching environment. A large number of

the TEFL programs are online courses which offer on the whole a theory based TEFL

certification which only “qualifies” you to teach without having any practical observed and

assessed teaching practices. These programs attract large numbers of foreign people trying

to escape the recession or start a new adventure, often entering a completely new career in

unknown countries, paying large sums of money for quite frankly below standard treatment

and training. We have met countless trainee teachers who have paid good amounts of

money for a course, usually well in excess of 1,500 Dollars, only to arrive in Thailand with

the promise of an airport pickup, paid accommodation and a guaranteed job, only to find

out that all the online promises had been broken, the training well below standard, the

guaranteed job teaching English by the beach is now a school in deepest north eastern

Thailand.

We are not saying that all the companies are doing such a bad job, there are many high

quality, reputable training programs operating in Thailand, but having recruited hundreds of

newly qualified teachers and having conducted orientation training with countless TEFL

graduates it became very clear to us that they have knowledge of techniques, grammar and

general theory but they are far from ready to take on a real classroom full of students in

which a whole new set of skills and management techniques are required. Not to mention

the total lack of training received on how to conduct yourself and what to expect from a

Thai school.

We strongly believe the experience and techniques we have developed will fully prepare our

trainee teachers for the job that they are about to start. We also believe that these

techniques will help you to survive in any classroom around the world, both culturally and

professionally. We have spent countless hours working with Thai students, experimenting

with new techniques and ideas, thinking out of the box and approaching the teaching of

English in a completely new and unique way.



TEFL

So this is how TEACHbeach TEFL was born. We are setting new standards for Thailand and

the world. This is a totally fresh and inventive way to teach and manage your classrooms.

We are making it practical, real and affordable.

What do I get from the TEACHbeach TEFL Academy?

Preparing you for success in the classrooms of Asia

When you have completed the TEACHbeach TEFL journey you will be fully qualified and able to teach in any environment, be it a language academy, university, private or government school. TEACHbeach TEFL prepares you for all age groups but allows you to focus on the age group you really want to teach. Our team care about you. We will assist you and help you in every way we can to ensure you have a safe and memorable experience training and teaching in Thailand or Cambodia.

Practical, affordable, age specific teacher training program

TEACHbeach TEFL is affordable, and practical. The course has been designed to thoroughly prepare you for life in the classroom. Our team has many years of classroom experience in Thailand, so you can rest assured that you are in good hands.

Ground breaking, communicative and highly effective teaching techniques

The TEACHbeach TEFL program will show you new and highly effective ways to teach English. This is a completely new look at how an ESL class flows and has been developed over a number of years. We continually strive to improve the way we teach, this keeps it fresh, innovative and exciting.

Cultural immersion and Thai language training

When in Rome! It is really important that you understand how to conduct yourself within a Thai or Cambodian school. TEACHbeach TEFL will show you how. We will also teach you how to speak Thai. Not only will this help you to settle in and communicate with the locals, but it will also help you to understand what it feels like to listen to and learn a foreign language.



Teaching practice in Thai schools with Thai students

We feel it is crucial that during your training you get to practice in real Thai schools teaching real Thai students. These classes will not be rigged nor will the number of students be reduced to make your life easy and lull you in to a false sense of security. You will teach a full class to prove to us and yourself that you can be a successful teacher and classroom manager.

TEACHbeach TEFL Certification

We have partnered with a TEFL provider that is fully licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education and the course is also recognized worldwide. Once you have successfully completed the TEACHbeach TEFL program you will be awarded a TEFL certificate, course report and a letter of recommendation which can be used at any time during your teaching career.

Assistance finding a suitable teaching placement

No false promises. Join the TEACHbeach TEFL program and we will not only make sure you are ready to teach; on successful completion of the course we will help you to find a job. If you do not want to work in one of our network of schools then we will not rest until we have found you a suitable position. That is a promise we will not break. During the TEACHbeach TEFL program you will discover through practical real time classroom experience which age group you would like to teach. This will be a huge help during the placement process. It is a requirement in Thailand for a foreign teacher to have tertiary education to BA level in order to get a work permit and teaching visa. It is however possible to find work as an English teacher in private language schools and companies. There are also schools in which you can work or volunteer but we must make it clear the educational requirements do apply. For those of you who do not wish to work in a language academy or a business environment we can offer you the option to be placed in schools in Cambodia. Cambodian schools do not require any tertiary education, however they do require culturally sensitive, flexible, hardworking qualified TEFL teachers. This is how we can confidently say that on successful completion of our course you will get an opportunity to teach English in a Thai or Cambodian school.



Course Costs

TEACHbeach TEFL Course Fees 2017

Option 1 - TEFL Course & Job Placement

The course fees start at 36,000 Baht (excluding accommodation) includes all course costs including study materials, text books, teachers kit, testing, certification daily pick ups to and from the training academy and assistance finding a job placement in either Thailand or Cambodia.

36,000 Thai Baht - Pounds Sterling 805 (based on the current exchange rate)

US Dollars 1,007 (based on the current exchange rate)

(15,000 Baht deposit to secure a place on the course - $420)

Option 2 - VIP TEFL Course - Job Placement - Airport Pick up - Accommodation Included

VIP - Your accommodation and an airport pick up can also be included if you opt for our VIP option. The VIP course is 48,000 Baht. You will be met at Bangkok international airport and driven in comfort to your accommodation which is also included for the duration of the course and includes utilities. Also includes all course costs including study materials, text books, teachers kit, testing, certification daily pick ups to and from the training academy and assistance finding a job placement in either Thailand or Cambodia.

48,000 Thai Baht (15,000 Baht deposit to secure a place on the course)

Pounds Sterling 1,063 (based on the current exchange rate)

US Dollars 1,345 (based on the current exchange rate)

Welcome and Graduation Party - All on us

We will welcome you all with a lovely meal either at our training academy. You will also enjoy a delicious graduation lunch.



TEACHbeach TEFL COURSE OUTLINE

Practical teaching techniques

The flow and energy levels of the ESL class

Lesson planning / flow

Teaching techniques / language modeling, speaking and listening techniques

Large and small classes

How to teach pronunciation

How to teach phonics

How to teach vocabulary

How to teach grammar

How to teach speaking

How to teach listening

How to teach 4 skills

Teaching young learners

How to teach songs

How to teach chants

Teaching teens and adults

How students learn (psychology of learning)

Classroom management

Classroom discipline

Whiteboard management

Teaching in Thai schools

Teacher conduct

Thai school expectations (academic and cultural)

ASEAN Training (The Association of South East Asian Nations)

Cultural Immersion and training

How to speak Thai (survival Thai course)



TEACHbeach TEFL - TEACHER BENEFITS

What’s in it for me?

Affordable practical and effective 4-week training program with job placement assistance

Internationally accredited TEFL certificate on completion of the course

Assistance finding a suitable job placement

Visa advice and assistance prior to departure from your home country

Skype help and advice line

Accommodation if required

Airport pick up if required

Organized day trip

Air-conditioned training academy

Experienced teacher trainers

Training and preparation for all age groups

Specialist young learner program

Cultural training

Basic Thai language classes

Receive a complete teacher’s starter kit

Teaching experience and training in real Thai schools.

Observed teaching practice

Complete understanding of the Thai teaching environment



A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FOREIGN TEACHER.

Here is a taste of what daily life is like teaching English in Thai schools. Did you know that

every morning at 8 o’clock sharp you will have to attend the morning flag ceremony to pay

homage to the King of Thailand? Every morning, at precisely 8 o’clock, every school in

Thailand will raise the Thai flag and stand to attention whilst the Thai national anthem plays.

If you are not at the flag ceremony in time then you should stop wherever you are or

whatever you are doing. Stand up and stand still with your hands by your side. Never talk or

laugh during the national anthem, be quiet and patient. Learning the national anthem will

mean a lot to the students and your Thai colleagues.

When the song comes to an end you should bow your head and stand patiently and

respectfully until the morning prayers are finished. After the ceremony you sign in for the

day and head to the teachers room for final preparations.

Depending on the kind of school you are working in there are on average 30 – 50 students in

each class. This can be a very daunting prospect for any new teacher who hasn’t been

properly prepared for this kind of teaching environment.

How the classes start can really set the tone for the entire term. It is crucial that certain

classroom management techniques are deployed immediately to ensure you get their

attention, keeping it is another matter! One hour can feel like an eternity if you aren’t fully

prepared and ready to teach!

Did you know that there is a class monitor in every class that should initiate and call out to

the whole class to “satand up plead”! Yes (satand up plead – or translated - stand up please)

Thai students have real problems blending consonants but why would you know that! If you

miss this or the monitor isn’t there, it will become very clear to your students that you don’t

know about this very basic and important daily ritual which usually leads to the students

taking advantage of the trainee teacher which in simple terms means making your life really

difficult. Once they are on their feet they should wai the teacher and a short two way

greeting commences. Your students have been doing this since kindergarten; the new

teacher is doing it for the first time! Once again a small part of a very big picture but it is

crucial the trainee teacher fully understands what is expected at this stage of the class to

ensure the first class starts well and the process of effective classroom management can

begin.

This may seem like a small point but it is one of many very important elements of what is

expected and what happens on a daily basis. Thai kids love to have fun but they can also run

rings around the foreign teachers if they are not properly trained.




A classroom of 50 students is often compared to an audience. There is a fine line between

the classroom entertainer and the effective educator. A subtle mix of the two is going to be

the perfect TEFL teacher. This is a very large group of young people who don’t speak your

language. You will be meeting with these guys and girls either once a week or every day,

again depending on the kind of school you are teaching in. At TEACHBEACH TEFL we want to

make sure you are feeling 100% ready and confident, the small details are not forgotten, in

fact we believe it is the details that will help you to stand out from the rest and guarantee

that you will be successful in the classroom

Thai students range from extremely shy to overly confident depending on how much

exposure they have previously had with foreign teachers. On the whole Thai students are

very polite and respectful but of course how you manage and interact with your new

students in the first few weeks will set the tone for the term ahead. We can’t stress enough

the importance of good class room management techniques and clearly demonstrating the

rules and boundaries that your students must understand and follow. In theory you would

think this is easy. We have told you to set rules and boundaries, but in reality it is not!

When you are standing in front of a large group of boisterous teenagers or a bunch of noisy

7 year olds there must be a very detailed step by step process to ensure your students (who

don’t usually speak English) understand exactly what you want from them and for them to

realize this is how it is going to be for the next 8 months or so! The TEACHBEACH TEFL

trainers will help you to understand and practice this process which will greatly increase

your chances of starting off on the right foot and creating a relaxed and respectful learning

environment.

So now the students are once again sitting down and your class can begin. “What do I do

next?” I think most people would have thought about what to do and would come up with a

whole list of topics to teach their new students. We all know what language we want or

need to learn when we visit a foreign country. Well same rule applies in your class room. We

call this the “what” or the “what to teach”. Although we focus very hard on the “what” at

TEACHBEACH TEFL we believe the “how” or “how to teach” is our number one priority.

However, the “how” isn’t taught purely through lectured theory, we prepare you for the

“how”, using practical training methods to make sure that after your students have settled

down you can start, middle and end your class confidently and successfully. Let us show the

“what, why and how”. We guarantee once you have successfully completed the

TEACHBEACH TEFL program you will be ready.




A foreign teacher or “farang teacher” in Thailand will usually have between 4 and 6 contact

teaching hours per day. The average weekly schedule should ideally be between 20 and 24

contact hours per week. Once again depending on which school you are placed in.

Your classes will be 50, 55 or 60 minutes long. Sometimes the schedule changes to 40

minutes, this will be due to sports events or a whole host of other reason that usually we

haven’t been told about! Every day at your new school you will need to practice the “mai

pen rai” or translated “no problem” state of mind. Communication is generally pretty awful;

everything takes three times longer than it does in the west, so remember “mai pen rai!”

Actually, 40 minutes! That means less work! Bad communication can be a wonderful thing.

So you have taught your morning schedule and you are ready to eat. Most school canteens

offer a huge range of freshly cooked Thai and western food. Usually there are individual

booths selling different types of food at a really good price. You can fill your belly for around

40 Baht. Most schools have a room where the teachers can sit and eat quietly, however if

you choose to sit with the students that is also fine. I don’t think I have ever seen a foreign

or Thai teacher eating with the students, those precious minutes in a quiet (sometimes air-

conditioned) sanctuary is an ideal time to relax and recharge for the afternoon classes.

In the west we nod our heads and shake hands. In Thailand people “wai”. This graceful

gesture is something we all need to learn understand. The TEACHbeach TEFL cultural

training course will prepare you fully so you can avoid any social faux pars. As a teacher in

Thailand you are held in very high regard, but remember respect is also earned. It is not

unusual for your elders and betters to wai you. This could be a greeting or just a polite and

respectful acknowledgement. It is absolutely crucial that you reciprocate the gesture in an

appropriate and polite manner. But we don’t wai students! Doesn’t mean we ignore the

gesture, it is polite and respectful to accept the wai with a nod, a smile and a greeting.

So your afternoon classes have finished. The buzzer has sounded, and it is the end of the

school day. Jump on your scooter and carefully navigate your way through the swarms of

students. Don’t forget to wear your crash helmet!

The above merely scratches the surface of what it is like to teach English in Thailand. If it’s

done right this job is without doubt the most fun you will have in a working day. Well

managed and engaged Thai students will make you laugh until you cry and warm your heart

to its core. If you want to know how to do it right then get in touch with the TEACHbeach

TEFL team.



HOW MUCH CAN YOU EARN IN THAILAND.

In Southern Thailand the magic number is 30. The average monthly income of a foreign

teacher is around 30,000 Thai Baht depending on qualifications and experience.

There are two kinds of people teaching in Thailand, those who are teaching to travel and

those who are travelling to teach. The ideal candidate is the person who is somewhere in

between. If you want to see Thailand but you are prepared to work hard then it is possible

to make much more than 30,000 Baht per month. In fact 40,000 plus is easily achievable if

you are prepared to work hard. Don’t forget TEACHbeach TEFL will assist you in finding a

job so you will recoup your course fees within the first 2 months of work or before.

We would be delighted to set up a Skype meeting with you to discuss your requirements

and answer any questions you may have.

Thank you so much for taking the time to make contact, we truly hope that you can join us

at TEACHbeach TEFL in beautiful Prachuap Khiri Khan on your journey to being a first class

English teacher.

Sincerely

Gary and the TEACHbeach TEFL team

TEACHbeach TEFL Course Testimonials

• Suzette Pretorius - From the first day we got in contact with Gary it was a joy. He made the whole experience so easy and wonderful. After a 19-hour flight, to be picked up and driven to our hotel was such a relief. Everyone at the TEACHbeach TEFL College was amazing, Madam Nuch, Director Somchai, Gary and the students were so wonderful. Everyone was so friendly and helpful, just a lovely experience. I learned more in 1 month than I did in my whole school career! I would recommend this course to everybody. Thank you, Gary, for making it great! You are the best!

• Tiffany Wessels - I have really enjoyed the course. I have learn't so much and would recommend it to anyone. The academy, course and trainer are wonderful. Everyone made us feel at home. Accommodation was great. The owners are lovely and very helpful. Thank you, Gary, for a lovely course. It was well worth it. I have learn't way more than I did on the online course.

• Keegan Cremer - The TEACHbeach course has opened my eyes to a new and exciting world of culture, colour and happiness. I felt welcome right from the start. An exciting but tiring drive to Prachuap was well worth it once we awoke to the beautiful town of Prachuap. The academy put simply is the perfect place for the course, clean, professional and the ideal place to learn with great staff and students. Gary is more than suited for tutoring the course, with his great personality traits and overall enthusiasm, manners and helpful nature. He never said no and was always willing to help out whenever it was needed. In addition, his assistance to us in teaching through his experience went above and beyond expectation.



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