O'Gara Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Hello All, Sorry if this has been covered before I did a search and couldn't find a related post. So be gentle I'm a newbie. I have been checking out the adverts seeking teachers for Thai schools on the internet, many of the adverts specify that only holders of English, Australian, American, Canadian and New Zealand passports need apply. Where does that leave holders of Irish passports? Do Thais make the blanket assumption that were British and as such we get the jobs, or does the charming lilt of an Irish accent produce a look of horror and fear in the job interviewer? All opinions(well most) are greatly appreciated. All the best, G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terdsak_12 Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Guess it depends on how thick your accent is, known a few Irish teachers around town, seem to be doing OK for themselves. Can understand them too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Gara Posted May 11, 2005 Author Share Posted May 11, 2005 Guess it depends on how thick your accent is, known a few Irish teachers around town, seem to be doing OK for themselves. Can understand them too! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I wouldn't say I had a particularly strong accent(I suppose everyone thinks that though). I'm from Dublin so I wouldn't consider my accent as flavoursome as others, but seriously would having a passport from a country that isn't in the premiere league of choices make any difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Thais aren't familiar with every English speaking country. My daughter in law and granddaughter are from Ennis, but I'm afraid the country's a bit too small for general recognition. In March 2005 we were going through a US Immigration point and my d-in-law swears the American Immigration officers had never heard of Ireland! This may be hard advice, but I suggest you put on your resume for Thailand that you're from Ireland, which has always spoken British English. Sorry, but that's the quick and dirty way to say it. I understand my d-in-law's West Irish accent better than lots of the UK people's accents. You could add that you also speak Irish, but that wouldn't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Gara Posted May 12, 2005 Author Share Posted May 12, 2005 (edited) This may be hard advice, but I suggest you put on your resume for Thailand that you're from Ireland, which has always spoken British English. Sorry, but that's the quick and dirty way to say it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My old history teacher will roll in his grave, but if needs must. thanks for the advice PB Edited May 12, 2005 by O'Gara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluffer Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 (edited) just say its same same england It should be alright. Edited May 12, 2005 by Bluffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenkannif Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 I know many Irish teachers here mate, you'll be fine! Oh and top of the morning (or in this case afternoon) to ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshman Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Hmm, then I'd better keep my mouth shut about my orgins ! I'm Welsh, but the chances of the Thais knowing that there's such a place as Wales are pretty remote. It could also be a problem that, strictly speaking, English is not my Native/First language - it's Welsh. Probably best just to keep shtwm, say I'm 'British' and wave my British passport at them (fortunately, I don't have a heavy accent). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impossible_me Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 hey guy i think you should not worried if you worry many i think your invertiwe is not good and no good accent na then dont worry you should make it good and better for you Cheer up Impossible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zehner Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Hey O'Gara, Speaking as a Tipperary man, I wouldn't worry one ounce about it. I have two good jobs here and my accent has never been an issue....in fact it's been an asset to me on a number of occasions. But then again seeing as you're a Dub............. I know what you're saying about your history teacher...... Ta dochas orm go bhfuair tu obair mo chara. zehner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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