The “REAL TRUTH” behind low cost Paradise TEFL Programming

How Can We Do It?

(The “REAL TRUTH” behind low cost Paradise TEFL Programming)

 

Many people wonder how can Paradise TEFL offer a legitimate credential at such low rates? Is this a fake certificate or some kind of scam? The answer is plainly and truthfully no, it is real. Our students are well trained and successfully placed in teaching jobs around the world.

 

Many people wonder how we can offer meaningful programs when our cost is less than half of what most big TEFL/TESOL organizations charge. With our program there is no big fancy ornate building or office staff answer the phones (although we do respond promptly if you write or call). Really the answer is quite simple. Through shared resources, low overhead and low administrative costs we keep our expenses down. We tend to meet in public places like cafes and meeting rooms, or private spaces like student homes (upon request). Without the constant burden of expensive rent or utilities to pay, we can pass the savings on to the people who need it most…our teachers in training.

 

Most of our business is generated in one of three ways:

 

Word of mouth testimonials are the most common way we get prospective customers. Our graduates are often so pleased with our personal and well directed courses that they often refer us to their colleagues, family members and friends. One of the things which makes our program unique, is our tailoring our programs toward meeting the needs of those unique individuals in attendance, and in the process, we provide the kind of detailed personal attention and job placement assistance which our graduates really appreciate, as they tend to share their appreciation with others interested parties.

 

Secondly we advertise for free on the web utilizing free ads and social networking while we maintain an active website. Recent data shows our numbers of web hits are increasing due to a vigilant amount of blogging and back linking of our informative posts. (Not to mention rock bottom prices!) With the new world of virtual communications, we can interface with students and peers all over the globe or offer free English Language classes to those who are recent immigrants of foreign nationals in their own traditional or recently new established communities.

 

 

Third, we pool our resources. Having a number of multiple courses and site locations means we share our curriculum and practical approach methods with other owners of Paradise TEFL Franchises. Our number of locations is expanding because anyone who has achieved their certification is eligible for opening a branch in a new location. We know that our Student TEFL Teachers and graduates have busy lives, with demanding schedules so we make the programs centered around meeting the needs of our student clients rather than those of some large faceless organization. 

We at Paradise TEFL hold  a fully accredited and globally recognized TEFL English Language Certification  program (recognized for our high number of fully employed graduates) We strive not only for our students  to learn successful English teaching concepts with the latest proven strategies and methods, but actually do so in a three week observed practice  teaching setting, rather than a theoretical classroom environment.

We recommend that whichever TEFL or TESOL program you choose, it has a practical approach you can really use, not only a theoretical one, for a classroom that no longer exists. It is important to be sure that the certification program you select provides you with the kind of hands on training, stimulating activities, and supportive classroom management techniques that you need to not only enjoy your work, but to achieve the kind of rapport your students actually need to make learning meaningful, relevant and fun!

 

 

ALL STUDY or WORK AND NO PLAY?

ALL STUDY or WORK AND NO PLAY?

(“SANOOK SANOOK,” ANYTHING BUT BORING OR DULL IN COLORFUL CHIANG MAI THAILAND)

 

For those of you out there who want to get trained to teach English overseas but are hesitant to consider the option because you don’t want to travel a long way and not be able to enjoy your time off have no fears! TEFL Chiang Mai is a reputable and thought provoking accredited TEFL Certification Program in one of the coolest locations on earth.

One of the main differences between TEFL Chiang Mai and some of the other teaching English as a Foreign Language programs out there is that we believe our clients should have a life outside of class as well as in it. Rather than drag our courses out unnecessarily with weeks of overly elaborate impractical lesson planning, and tons of book time, we prefer our clients complete their methods course in a matter of days so that soon to be TEFL teachers can focus instead on hands on practical observed classroom teaching. In addition to the hard work are opportunities for cultural mingling and play!

Just as we don’t try to cram a bunch of outdated grammar based lessons upon or conversational second language learners, we want our future teachers to embrace the local culture rather than staying in their sterile hotel rooms studying a bunch of educational theory for weeks on end.

If you are in a hurry to finish your certification and get employed we are experts at providing you with a shortened intensive course, or if you prefer things laid back and casual, we are more than happy to make recommendations and encourage you to enjoy the experience and process of getting trained in a foreign country as much as we aid you in obtaining the necessary paperwork to advance and enter the workforce prepared, effective and motivated not exhausted and overwhelmed.

Chiang Mai is a great place for those interested in Crafts, Traditional Thai Art, Textiles, Wood Carvings and  tasteful Buddhist Sculpture as well as Silver and Gold Jewelry due to the combination of both Northern Lanna and Hill Tribe Cultures. No where perhaps is this more evidently exhibited than its world famous Saturday, Sunday Walking Markets and daily Night Market near the Ping River.

But did you know it is also a place to enjoy yourself with exciting night life with a beverage or two of choice (albeit a Virgin Fruit Shake, Beer, or Thai Whiskey and many other concoctions in between?

In addition to exotic and common drinks, there is a plethora holestic healing resorts as well as a ton of cheap, killer food from cuisines from the world over. Chiang Mai is not only a happening international spot, which offers numerous cooking schools where you can learn how to make a mean green curry, or a smoking hot plate of fried fish with complete with spicy Thai herbs, but the chance to partake in a number of small venue bars and Karaoke/nightclubs for music, dancing, socializing and general merriment for both the young (and young at heart) Thai and Ex-Patriot patrons alike.

Given the number of entertainment options, from the latest movie releases, cheap (and often pirated DVDs) and Muay Thai Boxing, to the old school sala/hut style road side watering holes, Chiang Mai provides an enjoyable and highly personable “entertainment environment” as many “University towns” do in the West, with several major campuses within a fairly small radius.

A common guide for would be party goers is the “One Stop, Chiang Mai” publication filled with information about happenings, concerts and ongoing events, which is updated on a weekly basis, such as a small sample of which is found below, complete with authentic listings, cut and pasted here for your perusal. In reality these are just the “tip of the rice field.”

Chiang Mai bars and pubs

Live music can be great or really awful!

Getting out at night in Chiang Mai is a relaxing and easy affair, with many great bars and pubs located within walking distance of the Night Market or Old Town. There are plenty of themed pubs in Chiang Mai catering to tourists and you’ll find a busy atmosphere on most nights during the tourist season.

Chiang Mai bars provide something for everyone, whether you prefer a quiet whisky over a tête-à-tête, live sports, or funky lounge music. Drinks prices are far more sensible than Bangkok or Phuket, but vary wildly from roadside ‘cocktail combis’ to plush luxury hotel bars. Punters looking to find female company for the evening should browse our page on go go bars.

Updated: January 2011

Music and lively bars in Chiang Mai

The Brasserie: Serious music venue featuring legendary blues and rock local Tuk, who gets going after 11pm on weekends. Riverfront location. 37 Charoenrat Road (across Nawarat Bridge and turn left).

Rasta Cafe (previously Rasta Bar): Popular, laid-back outdoor place now located in the Night Bazaar area along Charoen Prathet Road (right next to the one-way Iron bridge). Features live music nightly - mostly reggae and ska along with a sprinkling of jazz and rock. Tel: 08 9838 8148 or 08 1690 1577, email: c.blumenthal@hotmail.com.

Northgate Jazz Co-op: A small bar & music jamming venue with bohemian crowd and atmosphere (when bands are playing), with cheap drinks and a mixed crowd of Thais and foreigners. Open: 21:00-midnight; Tuesday night open Jam; Sri Phum Road (near the Rasta Cafe and Chang Khian Gate), tel: 08 6797 2176; email: northgatejazzcoop@gmail.com.

Roots Rock Reggae: Chiang Mai’s premier riddim venue is busy most nights with a mixed crowd of dreadlocked Thais and backpackers. Has reggae and ska sounds rocking the house from 11pm.Small lane arcade off Ratwithi Road (Old Town).

Zoe in Yellow: Also located among the bohemian bars amid a small arcade of the Old Town, this funky bar puts on live music and DJs on weekends and raises a lively atmosphere with backpackers and Thais who like to join in. Small lane arcade off Ratwithi Road (Old Town).

Pubs in Chiang Mai

The Writers' Club and Wine Bar: Popular with local writers on Friday nights, with friendly owners, great wine selection and good food specials. Stop off here while strolling the Sunday Walking Street. 141/3 Ratchadamnoen Road (near Wat Chedi Luang).

The (UN) Irish Pub: A Magnet for the local expat crowd; serves good pub food, multiple sports channels on big screens. It’s hardly Irish but hosts quiz and live music and is busy during big sports events. 24-24/1 Ratvithi Road, Sriphum, tel: (053) 214 554.

The Pub: An ageing, but very reputable, English-styled pub that is popular with the older, long-standing expat crowd. Located out of town between Nimmanhemin and the Canal roads. 189 Huay Kaew Road (west of the Amari Rincome), tel: (053) 211 550, email: grahame@thepubchiangmai.com.

Pubs, bars and clubs rock nightly in Chiang Mai

O'Malley's Bar: Air-conditioned Irish pub with several good beers on tap and comfy interior. Has good pub grub and is conveniently located in the Night Market area. 149/14-15 Chang Klan Road, Anusarn Market (near Night Bazaar), tel: (053) 271 921.

The Red Lion: Conveniently located in a central spot within the Night Bazaar, this long-running favourite serves a good selection of food and drink, including draught Guinness and Tetley’s bitter (rarities in this part of the world) to weary shoppers and locals alike. Drink and dine indoors or outdoors in British Pub tradition. 123 Loi Kroh Road (Night Market area), tel: (053) 818 847, email: Kevin@redlionpubchiangmai.com, website: www.redlionpubchiangmai.com.

The Olde Bell: A genuine English Pub situated on Loi Kroh Road near Raming Lodge and run by congenial Welshman Pedr. He puts in plenty of effort to keep his menu British and has a well stocked bar. Quiz nights and Sunday roasts keep the expats coming back. Loi Kroh Road.

Bachelor Bars in Chiang Mai

Number 1 Bar: One of the most popular places in town, featuring lots of pretty waitresses, though not an in-yer-face 'girlie bar'. Number 1 is the main distributor of Belgian beers in the north of Thailand (www.belgianbeerschiangmai.com) and has recently expanded to include a nice saloon-style bistro across the lane. Soi 1, Loi Kroh Road (down first lane on the right past the standard Loi Kroh girlie bars), tel: 08 9850 0961 (English) 08 1034 2417 (Thai), email: number1bistro@hotmail.com, website: www.number1barthailand.com.

 

Sax Pub: Popular with visiting German motorcycle crowds, with good music and a convenient location. 35/2 Moon Muang Road (opposite Thapae Gate), tel: (053) 245 740-1

The Half Moon Pub: A long-established sports bar & restaurant situated on Moon Muang road. Good music, slate pool table and darts area guarantees a great time while enjoying one of the many local, and imported, drinks. Moon Muang, Soi2, tel: 08 6913 8190, email: const1974@yahoo.co.uk.

Chiangmai Saloon (2 locations): American-styled burger and steakhouse with great South-western food, friendly owner and staff, nice atmosphere, music videos and live sporting events on a large screen. Draft beer and the largest selection of margaritas in Chiang Mai and a kitchen open from breakfast until late. 80/1 Loi Kroh Road (150m from Night Bazaar), tel: 08 0675 2169, and 30 Ratchawithi Road (inside the moat), tel: 08 1930 2212.

Hotel Bars in Chiang Mai

The Mix Bar (D2 Hotel): Perhaps Chiang Mai’s most sophisticated bar, located in the hip D2 hotel. Uber-chic bar-tenders and atmosphere, regular parties, a place to be ‘seen’. 100 Chan Klan Road (behind Chan Klan Plaza at the Night Bazaar), tel: (053) 999 999.

WOW Bar: Stands for ‘whisky and wine’ and is an upmarket place inside the impressive, new Shangri La Hotel, with a very comfortable interior and terrace and fantastic range of drinks. 89/8 Chang Klan Road (south of the Night Market), tel: (053) 253 888.

The Riverside is one of the most popular venues

Chedi Terrace: Either sip cocktails on the riverside in a posh environment or travel back in time with a G&T on the teak verandas of the historic colonial former British Consulate building. 123 Charoen Prathet Road, tel: (053) 253 333.

The Horn Bar: For a really discerning experience, find your way out of town to the remarkable Mandarin Dhara Dhevi in Sankhampaeng. Arrive before sunset and marvel at this extraordinarily-themed, five-star that has few equals in Asia. Sankhampaeng (ask taxi driver), tel: (053) 888 888.

Chilling bar lounges in Chiang Mai

The @ Living Room: A chic place with pool table, with a nice atmosphere when busy. This new, stylish bar is open until early morning and is a popular relaxing bar when most bars close, not far from Thapae Gate in Somphet Gold Place (near Spicy), and the friendly owners, Denis and Kung, certainly put in the effort. Somphet Gold Place, 70/20 Chaiyaphum Road, tel: 087 579 3301(English/thai), email: at-livingroompub@hotmail.com.

THC Rooftop Bar: A bohemian place above a Hemp Shop, with good views of Thapae Gate and floor-level seating. Good for chilling out with funky tunes and cheap drinks, but sometimes gets very busy. 19/4-5 Kotchasarn Road (opposite Thapae Gate).

St Germain: The roof of this excellent and unassuming French Restaurant is an ideal place for a quiet and romantic time in big comfy couches, with a good cocktail menu and perfect lounge tunes in the background. Ratvithi Road (near Moon Muang Road/Moat).

 

Check out the One Stop Chiang Mai website for up to date activities today, tomorrow and in the future.

WHY HAVING FUN MAKES SENSE

There are many other course providers who have adapted their syllabus to meet local requirements, alternative methodologies, such as an increase in the amount of teaching practice, but who have chosen to do this without the rubber stamp and external assessment or moderation of Cambridge or Trinity and therefore fall into the category of "equivalent qualification,”

Then there are those like the fully accredited Paradise TEFL franchises, that would throw out the Cambridge and Trinity models all together in an attempt to make whole language learning more accessible to mainstream audiences while at the same time targeting communication skills over grammar in order to allow a greater multitude of learners access to speaking and understanding English so that they can have a chance to get a better job and become upwardly mobile just as their instructors can do. In short, the Paradise TEFL program instead uses a much more practical approach.

Short courses do have a number of advantages. These are appealing as they tend to skim off the basic necessities from the four-week courses, giving you a good insight into what it might be like to teach if you are still unsure. They are also generally less likely to fail participants. What's more, in some situations, they are usually more than sufficient

for you to find work abroad, and some schools guarantee paid or volunteer work on completion of a short course. The short online and weekend TEFL courses start at around £200, but pro-rata are actually more expensive than the 120 to 130-hour courses, which average at about £800, although can be available for much less. There isn't any real comparison between a brief insight and a thorough, four-week intensive course, nor  do all programs offer job placement assistance and these course vary a great deal in their level of ability to actually help you get a job in hand

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Given the fact that you can travel, have memorable experiences and get the certification you need to get a good job in a fun-filled and stimulating environment, why would a prospective teacher want to pay more?

 

PARADISE TEFL BUDDHIST EXCHANGE PROGRAM UPDATE

PARADISE TEFL BUDDHIST EXCHANGE FILLING UP FAST

As part of Paradise TEFL’s goal to increase cultural and religious sensitivity among our participants, we also offer a TEFL Buddhist Exchange program where future TEFL teachers have the opportunity not only to become certified instructors but to participate as student's of the Buddhist philosophy and tradition with daily monk chats and dharma talks to better understand the religious beliefs which permeates our student's lives through out many parts of South East Asia.

 

The TEFL Buddhist Exchange program is similar to other Paradise TEFL programs in that it offers the same certification and coursework assignments and structure. In addition however, it provides TEFL teachers with the chance to learn and interact with a local rural population and Buddhist monk Pra Da Nai who will facilitate the Buddhist Studies portion of the course.

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As of the last week of September the program is filling up fast. The price includes accommodations which can be seen on the website under TEFL Buddhist Exchange’s home page. There are more photos interspersed with pictures of the rich cultural and natural environments on the photos link which shows several images of the Villa Style Paradise TEFL: TEFL-Buddhist Exchange is located in the beautiful Mae Sai Valley, famous for its incredible verdant green Teak forests, abundant rice fields, captivating orchid and butterfly farms and views of the mountains that stretch from here all the way to the Thai-Burmese border. facilities where the classes are taught and aspiring teachers stay in the Mai Sai Valley. 

Be sure to take a look if you are interested to grasp the incredible beauty and modern comfort of these facilities.

 This part of Thailand is known for its own distinct Northern style Thai cuisine and prized “Lanna-Thai” hand crafted culture.  In the heart of this is an amazing Buddhist Temple, which is more of a series of holy buildings and shrines highlighted by a 999 step pathway leading to the top of the mountain above the town’s famous Buddhist Chedi/Stupa. According to the head Abbot, the older chedi , houses ancient relics of several monks who served directly under the Buddha himself. People from as far away as Bangkok routinely make regular visits to the site to climb the stairs as a merit making pilgrimage and to 

take in the sweeping views of Doi Pui and beyond.

A recently blessed brand new school campus sits adjacent to the temple area which serves to educate the rural population both young and old alike in the areas of Buddhist Studies, English Language Instruction, and Computer and IT technology. 

Here Paradise TEFL students have the unique opportunity not only to study both Buddhist thought, history and Dharma with Theravada monks while developing a meditation practice, but also Teaching English as a Foreign Language to a eager population as they hone their practice teaching skills as a part of a cultural exchange process.

Many people chose to become educators because of the desire to be a force of positive change and “make a difference” for others the world over. More than ever, English is the language of economic opportunity and social networking. This is certainly also the case for those pursuing a career in teaching English as a second/foreign language. If you examine the basic Buddhist precepts, the idea of “Right Livelihood” is one which both Buddhist monks and Buddhist scholars refer to time and time again as part of the :eight fold noble path." Teaching as a lifestyle has its rewards, including long anticipated holidays, but it is also one means of achieving “Ethical Conduct” among a “noble profession” and serves as a potential or partial means of achieving enlightenment.  

Teaching as a profession is perhaps one of the most conventional ways to obtain this kind of merit. But the profession also takes much mental development which also takes Effort and Concentration, two additional “right” paths for those interested in seeking self-improvement.

 Improve your chances of getting a right livelihood job with a higher level of pay by enrolling today!

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Paradise TEFL New Location- Portland OR

Paradise TEFL New Location- The “City of Roses” (Portland, Oregon)

Voted one of the “best places to live,” (by Yahoo News and numerous other publications) Portland is well recognized for its outstanding mass transit system, high quality local, organic, hand-crafted food and beverage establishments and environmentally conscious and progressive lifestyle choices.

Students who attend the Paradise TEFL Certification program in Portland not only have the opportunity to improve their domestic employment opportunities in the expanding English as a Second Language field, but are eligible for job placement assistance in the world of international teaching in high demand locations like Asia and Latin America.

Since 2004, 

Paradise TEFL has successfully placed students in solid employment positionsaround the globe not only in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, but  in many other countries outside of South East Asia such as China, Taiwan, South Korea, India, Japan, South Africa, Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, Spain, France, Russia, Czechoslovakia, Oman, as well as the USA and Canada. 

 

Much of the time, certain teaching markets are "better fits" for individual graduates due to things like levels of experience, age, gender, financial obligations and types of visas they are eligible to obtain based on the various Departments of Immigration and their ever changing policies and procedures. By earning your TEFL certificate with us and following our advice in finding jobs, you will be assured of finding work in your new career.

We at Paradise TEFL hold  a fully accredited and globally recognized TEFL English Language Certification  program (recognized for our high number of fully employed graduates) We strive not only for our students  to learn successful English teaching concepts with the latest proven strategies and methods, but actually do so in a three week observed practice  teaching setting, rather than a theoretical classroom environment.

We recommend that whichever TEFL or TESOL program you choose, it has a practical approach you can really use, not only a theoretical one, for a classroom that no longer exists.It is important to be sure that the certification program you select provides you with the kind of hands on training, stimulating activities, and supportive classroom management techniques that you need to not only enjoy your work, but to achieve the kind of rapport your students actually need to make learning meaningful, relevant and fun!

 

Tony

Graduates from other TEFL/TESL courses have told me horror stories about their training course: not delivering much of what was promised to them, spending precious coursework time on irrelevant material that one never uses in teaching and feeling unprepared for the job at hand.  You will not experience this with Paradise TEFL. They took the time to understand first, our experience in the teaching world and tailored the program to us in the realistic role we would be placed in. The training is experiential, which could not happen without the knowledge Paradise TEFL instructors possesses of the field including cultural sensitivity.  Furthermore, Paradise TEFL helped us tremendously with placement based on our time and location preferences resulting in a very rich experience of living and teaching in the Thai culture.  Paradise TEFL has also been solid in staying in touch with their students after graduating in an advisory and supportive role.  I would not hesitate to recommend Paradise TEFL to anyone interested in a satisfying teaching abroad experience.

 

At Paradise TEFL Portland, we offer not only the basic certification but additional advanced degrees for only $200 extra (enrollment in the Advanced Certifications such as TOEFL, TOEIC, TEYL, TBE, TESP without the basic TEFL is $300). Graduates with these additional certifications have the advantage of substantially increasing their marketability and employment status. Improve your chances of getting a good job with a higher level of pay by enrolling today!

Study and Teach TEFL in Chiang Mai (Enjoy the learning process and enjoy your work)

Can’t afford a holiday during these difficult economic times? Need to jumpstart your career in an economy fraught with volatility and expensive overhead? Stop working harder and start working smarter while giving yourself a chance to escape the “Western Rat Race” and paddling as hard as you can just to tread water when you can float along instead?

Paradise TEFL has tried to meet the needs of its students who are living paycheck to paycheck by offering a price reduction from $600 USD to just $500 dollars effective immediately and lasting until the start of the busy tourist season which begins in Thailand in November with the Buddhist Loy Krathong (floating offerings/Sky Lantern) festival which takes place each year on November’s full moon. 

We at Paradise TEFL

 English Language Certification (a fully accredited and globally recognized TEFL program) strive for our students  to learn conversational English with the latest proven strategies and methods, but share up to date pedagogy and strategies as part of our teachers career development through the latest teaching paradigms. As previous blog articles have stated, the hardest part of getting an ESL teaching job is getting to the place where you plan to teach and obtaining the certifications that you need. 

Many people chose to become educators because of the desire to be a force of positive change and “make a difference” for others the world over. More than ever, English is the language of economic opportunity and social networking. This is certainly also the case for those pursuing a career in teaching English as a second/foreign language. If you examine the basic Buddhist precepts, the idea of “Right Livelihood” is one which both Buddhist monks and Buddhist scholars refer to time and time again as part of the :eight fold noble path." Teaching as a lifestyle has its rewards, including long anticipated holidays, but it is also one means of achieving “Ethical Conduct” among a “noble profession” and serves as a potential or partial means of achieving enlightenment.  

Teaching as a profession is perhaps one of the most conventional ways to obtain this kind of merit. But the profession also takes much mental development which also takes Effort and Concentration, two additional “right” paths for those interested in seeking self-improvement.

Many people want to know how TEFL CHIANG MAI is different from all the other accredited certifications out there. Don't  believe all the hype? Just take a look at what some of our graduates have to say!

Comments from some or our Graduates
We can provide email addresses of graduates from our program, so that you can contact them with  any questions you might have about Paradise TEFL.  

Becca
Taking the TESOL/TEFL training course with ParadiseTEFL has made a tremendous difference in my ESL teaching experience.  I learned very valuable information about living abroad and practical teaching tools for immediate application in the classroom.  One of the things I appreciated the most about the course, besides the instructor's down-to-earth and kind manner, is the tailor-made curriculum.  What I mean is Paradise TEFL highlighted the most important aspects of their TESOL/TEFL course according to my prior experience and needs.  No wasting precious time!  Everything I learned was interesting, practical and meaningful.  I know this because I have just completed a semester of teaching in the northeast of Thailand, where I put what I learned to the test.  Teaching in Thailand can come as a shocking experience if one is not prepared.  Paradise TEFL prepared me for the ridiculously large class sizes, the communication within the school system, the levels of English training to expect, and, most importantly, the best way to reach the students, get them engaged in learning and manage the classroom.  I have had no major discipline problems all semester, and I teach twenty-five classes of 45 students each and several age groups.  I believe Paradise TEFL's sound advice was significant for my survival and success.  I have had a very worthwhile and enjoyable teaching experience, grateful for what I learned from Paradise TEFL prior to jumping in.


Tony
Graduates from other TEFL/TESL courses have told me horror stories about their training course: not delivering much of what was promised to them, spending precious coursework time on irrelevant material that one never uses in teaching and feeling unprepared for the job at hand.  You will not experience this with Paradise TEFL. They took the time to understand first, our experience in the teaching world and tailored the program to us in the realistic role we would be placed in. The training is experiential, which could not happen without the knowledge Paradise TEFL instructors possesses of the field including cultural sensitivity.  Furthermore, Paradise TEFL helped us tremendously with placement based on our time and location preferences resulting in a very rich experience of living and teaching in the Thai culture.  Paradise TEFL has also been solid in staying in touch with their students after graduating in an advisory and supportive role.  I would not hesitate to recommend Paradise TEFL to anyone interested in a satisfying teaching abroad experience.

James
The thing that most amazed me about Paradise TEFL was the instructor's attention to each student in the class.  From getting settled in, to starting my first teaching job, Paradise TEFL  has been advising and encouraging me constantly. Only a few weeks into my first teaching job in China, I already feel prepared and confident in my classes.

Natalie

I've just finished my TEFL certification course at Paradise TEFL.  The classes are very casual, easy-going and often quite small - only a few students.  This course attracts mostly young people (which I'm not).  Often the students don't have much money and the low cost of the course attracts them.  So I've met many young, adventurous and saavy travelers who aspire to teach English.  

Paradise TEFL teachers are well versed about teaching in Asia and they especially recommend China.  You won't have to work too hard in this course.  You'll learn just the essential stuff you need to know to teach well - not a lot of grammar or philosophy.  

 

You'll teach and be observed until you understand the EFL method Paradise TEFL is teaching.  There's no set number of observations, but you'll keep at it until you get it.  Paradise TEFL instructors are tireless about making sure their students are successful. 

 

You'll get all the help you could want getting a job.  Paradise TEFL is just excellent at providing people openings, reviewing contracts and helping with the details.  Your teaching experience will be with small groups of adults and children.  

This course is for people who want flexibility, a casual setting, low cost, time to do other things during the course and help getting a job in a relaxing and casual atmosphere, with lots of personal attention.

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Price Reduction from $600 USD to Just $500

THE SKY IS NOT FALLING, BUT OUR TEFL/TESOL CERTIFICATION PRICES ARE!

(1 Month Price Reduction from $600 USD to Just $500)

No doubt you have heard and felt the effects of the global economy’s downgrade back into the doldrums as of late. As the trend continues for the foreseeable future, most people are reluctant to spend any unnecessary amounts of money possible in an effort to sure up their savings and well being. It is human nature to try and play it conservative during times of uncertainty and struggle in order to maintain a decent measure of security and quality of life.

There is another adage that many of us often forget when thinking in terms of risk management beyond the cliché of the idiom about “when the going gets tough,” namely that instability also creates new opportunities for those willing to weigh the risks and then look for proactive solutions for their own benefit . Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language for Native English Language speakers is more than a calculated risk, it is an opportunity to improve your situation by being proactive and taking matters into your own hands and taking the initiative to allay these risks through calculated actions.

Paradise TEFL has tried to meet the needs of its students who are living paycheck to paycheck by offering a price reduction from $600 USD to just $500 dollars effective immediately and lasting until the start of the busy tourist season which begins in Thailand in November with the Buddhist Loy Krathong (floating offerings/Sky Lantern) festival which takes place each year on November’s full moon. Why not be an early bird and get certified in time to join the pageantry and fun? Take a look at a slide show of pictures here: http://www.thaiguidetothailand.com/festivals/loy-krathong/ 

One of the unique services Paradise TEFL provides is job placement assistance. We work with you to create options and employment opportunities during the practice teaching weeks to help our graduates to find a meaningful and sustainable career. This is vastly different from many other certification programs in that the focus of the program at Paradise TEFL not only provides you with the academic information and preparation to be a great teacher, but also includes a significant amount of study and focus on resume/CV creation, interviewing and job placement and support. Many other programs take your money, teach you a bunch of theory then "throw you to the sharks" by suggesting that you begin to look for work by going through a placement agency or going to a variety of expensive job fairs.

 

We understand that the main objective of our students is to FIND A JOB!! That is why we guarantee that you will have a job offer within 30 days after the completion of the course. Remember that by enrolling for the basic fee you also receive additional certifications such as "Teaching English for Business Purposes," or "Teaching Young Learners" which increases your marketability dramatically. 

If you are not happy with the potential offer(s) you receive you are under NO obligation to accept them. So there is no pressure on you to work somewhere you don't want to be or in a location that does not meet your needs. Keep in mind that the more open and flexible you are the more potential opportunity and income options you will have.

In the past seven years we have placed certified instructors in many countries literally around the world. (Much of the time, certain teaching markets are "better fits" for individual graduates due to things like levels of experience, age, gender, financial obligations and types of visas they are eligible to obtain based on the various Departments of Immigration and their ever changing polices and procedures.) Why wait for a rotten economy to improve over the next decade? Enroll now, and get certified. Contact us today!

 

We at Paradise TEFL  (a fully accredited and globally recognized TEFL program) strive for our students  to learn conversational English with the latest proven strategies and methods, but share up to date pedagogy and strategies as part of our teachers career development through the latest teaching paradigms. 

 

Graduates with these additional certifications have the advantage of substantially increasing their marketability and employment status. This is a limited offer available only at the TEFL Chiang Mai location. Improve your chances of getting a good job with a higher level of pay by enrolling today!

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