Hi, really enjoy reading this forum, and have been doing so for about a year. I have been trying to map out some sort of future for the next few years, and thought about teaching English in Thailand.

I'm 44 without a degree, and not the best understanding of the English language. Would this rule me out of teaching, how skilled do you have to be to teach young Thai children English? I have two children of my own, so I understand what children need in the way of stimulation. I have taught art to large classes of under nines and realise how demanding they can be.

If I was to take a relevant teaching course in Thailand would that equip sombody like myself without a formal education to teach in schools there.

Any thoughts much appreciated.

I will respond in the Questions About Qualifications thread, which I recommend you should read in its entirety.

"Steven"

I'm 44 without a degree, and not the best understanding of the English language.

Based on my limited contact with the English teaching ex-pat fratenity in Thailand, I'd say you were over qualified to teach here. I've met Germans who've taught English, with thick Bavarian accents, Croations teaching English, who can't speak the language with even a modicum of basic comprehension... and I've met Australians who've taught English, least said the better on that score.

Anyway, I reckon you'll fit right in here Raw_umber.

Shouldn't have a problem getting a job mate.

I went for a job and got asked to start the next day.

No expirience

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