Questions Regarding Teaching!

[Canadian-Jesse]

Hello,

I'm a 19 year old white male from the west coast of Canada which I guess means my accent is really clear? I've heard that Japanese look for people from the west coasts because their accents are easiest to learn or something along those lines?

So I'm wondering what I need to teach over there? How do I get into this?

[legaleagle]

You should probably just ask around down at the full moon party. Surely someone will have some tips.

[richard10365]

From what I hear, get a BA in anything from a University and you can teach just about anywhere. Finish school first and your life will be easier when you move here. If you rush too fast over here unprepared, your life can be more difficult in the long run.

[geo]

Just go to Soi 33 where many Japanese people often try to improve their English skills.

[Canadian-Jesse]

Just go to Soi 33 where many Japanese people often try to improve their English skills.

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What's Soi 33?

[kenkannif]

It's a road kind of, I assume he means Sukhumvit Soi 33???

[Tyfon]

It's a road kind of, I assume he means Sukhumvit Soi 33???

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It's a side road off Sukhumvit in Bangkok, close to Soi Cowboy. The girlie bars/clubs there are more expensive than the other gogo/beer bar areas and favoured by Japanese clients.

[Neeranam]

It's a side road off Sukhumvit in Bangkok, close to Soi Cowboy. The girlie bars/clubs there are more expensive than the other gogo/beer bar areas and favoured by Japanese clients.

I disagree, it is frequented by mostly expats from England that are not English teachers, as it costs more.

OP, get yourself over here, forget Uni or getting a degree.

I did a degree course before I came here - waste of time.

You can always buy one here.

You spend 4 years teaching in Thailand and I guarantee you will be a better teacher than some spotty 22 year old graduate who is coming out for a year or two.

[Canadian-Jesse]

It's a side road off Sukhumvit in Bangkok, close to Soi Cowboy. The girlie bars/clubs there are more expensive than the other gogo/beer bar areas and favoured by Japanese clients.

I disagree, it is frequented by mostly expats from England that are not English teachers, as it costs more.

OP, get yourself over here, forget Uni or getting a degree.

I did a degree course before I came here - waste of time.

You can always buy one here.

You spend 4 years teaching in Thailand and I guarantee you will be a better teacher than some spotty 22 year old graduate who is coming out for a year or two.

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Alright! So where do I go over there to teach...? I've heard you can teach monks for free?

[kenkannif]

You want to volunteer?

[Canadian-Jesse]

You want to volunteer?

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No, that's just what I've heard.

It would be cool to teach monks though

[Lilred510]

You want to volunteer?

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No, that's just what I've heard.

It would be cool to teach monks though

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I would like to know more about teaching monks. I am moving to Thailand in October and staying for a trial 7 month period. I plan on working but wouldn't mind teaching monks in a bit of free time.

[kenkannif]

Not so sure about monks (you do realise a lot of them have 'problems'?), but loads of volunteer stuff here:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/outlookwecare/index.html

All the best!

[Neeranam]

I have taught monks and they are usually great fun and they taught me a lot.

I taught the abbot from a Nontaburi Wat who was going abroad when I was new to Thailand. I was terrifiied as what to do with him and especially the respectful way to address him. no need to worry, monks don't care about all that from new farang.

Try going to a temple and asking if any want taught. Ask to speak to the Abbot. Ask on the Thai forum about what to say.

[Canadian-Jesse]

"Problems"?

[Bluffer]

And here we have the two versions of the current way of thinking.

OP, get yourself over here, forget Uni or getting a degree.

I did a degree course before I came here - waste of time.

You can always buy one here.

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..., get a BA in anything from a University and you can teach just about anywhere. Finish school first and your life will be easier when you move here. If you rush too fast over here unprepared, your life can be more difficult in the long run.

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One giving logical advice especially for one so young and one err not.

You spend 4 years teaching in Thailand and I guarantee you will be a better teacher than some spotty 22 year old graduate who is coming out for a year or two.

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After 4 years experience, I would bloody well hope he would be "better" than a fresh graduate.

The question you should be asking is, after 4 years of experience for both, who is better placed? Odds are the guy with the degree and the experience is.

Jesse, stay home and get the degree, then come to work here.

[kenkannif]

Problem is the Uni grad might not last 4 years

I know what you're saying, but I still don't think it works like that personally.

Each to their own though.

[Pie Boy]

Hello,

I'm a 19 year old white male from the west coast of Canada which I guess means my accent is really clear? I've heard that Japanese look for people from the west coasts because their accents are easiest to learn or something along those lines?

So I'm wondering what I need to teach over there? How do I get into this?

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Have I missed something here?

[Canadian-Jesse]

Hello,

I'm a 19 year old white male from the west coast of Canada which I guess means my accent is really clear? I've heard that Japanese look for people from the west coasts because their accents are easiest to learn or something along those lines?

So I'm wondering what I need to teach over there? How do I get into this?

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Have I missed something here?

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I wasn't saying I'm trying to teach in Japan. I've just heard that Japanese prefer our accents. Easier to learn

[kenkannif]

I don't think it's because it's easier to learn per se...rather they're more used to that type of accent??? Adn thus find it easier to listen to???

I know my Japanese mate had big problems with my English accent.

[mijan24]

KK - so true, even after many years in SE-Asia (slowing down my speech rate)(Pronouncing my syllables) - Thais still have trouble with my pronounciation of the letter "a" they hear it as "i" an Ozzie I am.

[Canadian-Jesse]

I see, I see

[kenkannif]

Sorry I'm not too good with West coast accents....can you repeat that please

Mij,

I've actually found a lot of people I speak to (I don't know if we've ever spoken on the phone) think I'm an Aussie mate (probably 'cos I try to make my voice sound less monotone).

[Canadian-Jesse]

An English guy I used to work with sounded a bit like an Aussie... he did live in Australia for 2 years so that could have some bearing.

[legaleagle]

"West Coast" is like, ya know, Valley Girl.

[Canadian-Jesse]

"West Coast" is like, ya know, Valley Girl.

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Dude... when I was playing a game called UO I used to use this voice chat thing and these Americans said I sound like a valley girl I don't know what that means anyway... lol then when his g/f heard me she said the same thing

[Simone]

It's a side road off Sukhumvit in Bangkok, close to Soi Cowboy. The girlie bars/clubs there are more expensive than the other gogo/beer bar areas and favoured by Japanese clients.

I disagree, it is frequented by mostly expats from England that are not English teachers, as it costs more.

OP, get yourself over here, forget Uni or getting a degree.

I did a degree course before I came here - waste of time.

You can always buy one here.

You spend 4 years teaching in Thailand and I guarantee you will be a better teacher than some spotty 22 year old graduate who is coming out for a year or two.

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Disagree - big time!! How can you educate others if you aren't educated yourself? And what if that spotty 22 year old graduate held a degree in education? He may not have the 4 years experience but he would have a sound knowledge of methodology. The last thing we need is more bad teachers. People who think they can teach English just because they can speak it? Not worth the money they are paid.

Get a degree.

[kenkannif]

Each to their own and no right or wrong answer!

[Canadian-Jesse]

Yeah... I'll take archaeology in University.

My 3-6 months in Thailand will teach me something. Can't wait to leave! Bought my backpack lastnight! $307!

[legaleagle]

You might be better off buying things like that over here! You could probably get 10 backpacks for that price..