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Bangkok is a vibrant, hectic and awe inspiring Asian metropolis with gleaming sky scrapers rising above the incense infused air of the local Buddhist temple. Traditional floating markets are a short trip from 21st Century shopping malls selling the latest fashions and technology. The city is also home to some of the top restaurants in the region if not the world and its street food is delicious, cheap and available almost everywhere. The city is the gravitational centre of the country and attracts Thais from all over the kingdom with the promise of work as well as good schools and universities. As such, it is a great place to experience the unique cultures of the different parts of the country. ITTT’s Bangkok TEFL training course takes place in a working English language school that...  [Read more]

  The 'going to' future tense is used to make predictions based on evidence and to talk about plans and intentions. This online TEFL course video discusses two teaching ideas that can be used with the 'going to' future tense. The first idea encourages students to make predictions based on evidence with a weather forecasting activity. The students are given information about the weather in a particular country and give weather forecasts for the following week or month: On Monday it's going to rain in the morning but then it's going to be sunny for the rest of the day. In the second teaching idea students discuss plans for an upcoming birthday party/holiday: We're going to eat at a fancy restaurant. I'm going to have a massive birthday cake. I'm going to sunbathe the whole time....  [Read more]

  What are the differences in vacation time? Vacation time for TEFL/TESOL teachers can vary depending on the type of teaching position and the country in which they are teaching. Here are some general differences in vacation time: Public vs. Private Schools: Public schools typically have longer vacation periods, such as summer and winter breaks, similar to traditional school calendars. Private language schools may offer shorter breaks or have more flexibility in scheduling time off throughout the year. Academic vs. Year-Round Positions: Teachers in academic positions, like in universities or public schools, often have extended breaks between semesters. Year-round positions, such as those in private language schools, may offer shorter or more staggered vacation periods. Local...  [Read more]