Teach English In Thailand Resources

Alum welcomed home - Joel Gerstman returns from Peace Corps service
Drexel alumnus Joel Gerstman recently returned to his hometown of Maple Glen, Pa., after spending two years working for the Peace Corps in Surat Thani, Thailand. After graduating with a degree in finance in 2009 and feeling unfulfilled after three co-ops and a year working in the field, Gerstman decided to join the Peace Corps. [...]

Eight Students Chosen for Fulbright Scholarships
Seven Emory undergraduate students and one graduate student have been awarded the Fulbright Scholarship, which gives recipients the opportunity to teach English and conduct research in foreign countries for a year.

English fluency and alligator pits
When I used to teach English at university, I was sure to leave an impression on my students on their first day of class. I'd tell them that as Japanese speakers, they could only speak with a mere 130 million people. But if they could learn English, they would be able to communicate with 500 million to 1 billion people. This is why you need to learn English, I told them. Heads invariably nodded ...

Daniela Papi: Voluntourism: What Could Go Wrong When Trying To Do Right?
Here are some of the common problems I have seen in the voluntourism market and some tips for travelers on how to choose the right program.

SUNY Oswego student wins scholarships to study in Germany
OSWEGO — The German Academic Exchange Service has awarded SUNY Oswego student Elizabeth de Reeder two scholarships to study in Germany for a year, starting in July.

Gap Year: Congrats! You're Accepted to College, Now Go Away
Gap year Students Gain Maturity, Explore the World, Outperform Their Peers

Inspired to help the young
On a Temasek Foundation-sponsored trip to India in 2009, Ms Siti Hazirah Mohamad, 24, was frustrated by how hard it was to teach English at a centre for street children. Related Stories Die die must Diablo: Die-hard fans waiting for game's launch Go to school in style: Schools outfitting students in trendy gear Ferrari crash claims 3rd victim as taxi driver dies Former Workers' Party candidate ...

Teaching teachers is the crucial first step
For better English classes, they must be confident themselves