Day Camp at War Sra Kaew orphanage
Taking a day out is always a good thing, and when it's a day out with a meaningful purpose, it's even better. It's the beginning of...
Eating Cambodia: One dish at a time
Travelling in Cambodia is a thrill for the taste buds. Name anything you feel like eating – it’s here! Nachos? Sure. Chicken tikka? No...
Do you have what it takes to be a good young learners' teacher?
Teaching English in Asia offers a veritable plethora of options for the qualified teacher. Teaching young learners is one of these, but...
Teaching corporate English
I was coming to the end of my first year of teaching in a Thai school when I was offered the chance to teach in a business. The timing...
Things I have to have in my lesson: Part 2
In Part 1, I proposed Five Essentials for Ultimate Lessons. To be more alliterative, I could have called them my Five Fundamentals for...
Things I have to have in my lesson: Part 1
I was reading a magazine the other day. It was one of those magazines about making your home beautiful, a-la Martha Stewart. I don't...
Visit to Wat Sra Kra Beuang School
Whenever a chance comes to go out of Bangkok and visit the rural areas of Thailand, there is a ripple of excitement. Lopburi, by Thai...
How can I be accepted as part of the school staff?
Number one on the list is to look and act like a professional teacher. Dress smartly. Buy some new shirts. Make sure you are clean-shaven...
What if I don't meet my students' expectations, or they don't meet mine?
The fact is students are individuals. They have different interests, cognitive abilities and learning skills. Your expectations of them...
I want the students and the school to like me.
As teachers we all want to create an atmosphere that encourages, mentors and unites our students in a rich, learning-centred climate. We...
