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An introductory
week-end in UK, including: |
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An introduction
to teaching English (by a specialist and experienced
teacher of English as a Foreign Language). |
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An introduction
to Thai culture; and a few words of Thai (with a Thai
person who now lives in UK). |
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A CD on Thai language for you to keep. |
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A good opportunity
for you to meet other volunteers who will be in Thailand
at the same time as you, and who will probably also
be on the same orientation week in Bangkok. |
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Overnight hotel accommodation and all
meals free of charge. |
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An orientation week in Bangkok,
including: |
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Further development
of your skills in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
(taught by staff of Chulalongkorn University or other
Thai universities) . |
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Visits to schools
– to see Thai schools “in general”
and English as a Foreign Language classes. |
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“Survive and
enjoy Thai” language sessions. |
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Tourist visit to
the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Keo. |
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Hotel accommodation for the week. |
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On-going support and help-line
contact on teaching from staff of the Education Faculty
of the local Rajabhat University (the teacher training
university). |
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On-going support and help-line
contact from out Programme Manger in Thailand, Dr Chawalert,
and our Programme Co-ordinator Nuan (Dr Nuanpachong) |
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Free accommodation - usually
with a family homestay; in some schools a teachers'
house may be available |
