Canadian-Jesse Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legaleagle Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 You should probably just ask around down at the full moon party. Surely someone will have some tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard10365 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 (edited) Just go to Soi 33 where many Japanese people often try to improve their English skills. Edited September 14, 2005 by geo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian-Jesse Posted September 15, 2005 Author Share Posted September 15, 2005 Just go to Soi 33 where many Japanese people often try to improve their English skills. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What's Soi 33? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenkannif Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 It's a road kind of, I assume he means Sukhumvit Soi 33??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyfon Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 It's a road kind of, I assume he means Sukhumvit Soi 33??? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian-Jesse Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 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. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Alright! So where do I go over there to teach...? I've heard you can teach monks for free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenkannif Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 You want to volunteer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian-Jesse Posted September 24, 2005 Author Share Posted September 24, 2005 You want to volunteer? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No, that's just what I've heard. It would be cool to teach monks though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilred510 Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 You want to volunteer? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No, that's just what I've heard. It would be cool to teach monks though <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenkannif Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian-Jesse Posted September 28, 2005 Author Share Posted September 28, 2005 "Problems"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluffer Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 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. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ..., 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. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 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. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenkannif Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Boy Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 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? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have I missed something here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian-Jesse Posted September 28, 2005 Author Share Posted September 28, 2005 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? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have I missed something here? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I wasn't saying I'm trying to teach in Japan. I've just heard that Japanese prefer our accents. Easier to learn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenkannif Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mijan24 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian-Jesse Posted September 29, 2005 Author Share Posted September 29, 2005 I see, I see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenkannif Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian-Jesse Posted October 1, 2005 Author Share Posted October 1, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legaleagle Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 "West Coast" is like, ya know, Valley Girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian-Jesse Posted October 1, 2005 Author Share Posted October 1, 2005 "West Coast" is like, ya know, Valley Girl. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simone Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 (edited) 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. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 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. Edited October 20, 2005 by Simone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenkannif Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Each to their own and no right or wrong answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian-Jesse Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legaleagle Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 You might be better off buying things like that over here! You could probably get 10 backpacks for that price.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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