Traveler's Paradise Chiang Mai Thailand

Traveler’s Paradise, Chiang Mai Thailand

For many people who want to experience life in a tropical Buddhist culture Chiang Mai is the destination of choice. There is more to do here than bask among the hundreds of local temples.

 

Chiang Mai’s reputation for incredible music, art, food, and reasonably priced accommodations and well documented by travelers the world over.

The distinct northern Lanna culture is unique not only in terms of the variation of the local dialect, and its reputation as a leader in the healing arts, but also its ubiquitous handicraft and traditional Thai artistic community. Despite the travel path being well established in Chiang Mai, it remains unique because of the relaxed pace of life and availability of modern amenities, as well as its reputation for the friendliness of the locals as well as its proximity to incredible nature, justifiably earning it the nickname of the “Rose of the North.”

Chiang Mai was recently voted among one of the top places to retire in the world by AARP magazine because of its milder climate, modern convenience, outstanding health care and general comfort ability and affordability over all. If taking in an elephant show, enjoying an evening river boat dinner cruise or shopping at one of the famous walking street markets isn’t your cup of Thai iced tea then perhaps a visit to one of the local hill tribe villages or an indulgent spa retreat may suit your fancy.

If that isn’t extreme enough, there are numerous trekking and adventure companies in which you can partake in world class rock climbing, white water rafting, ropes course zip-lining or ATV and off road motor-cross explorations may be the ticket you have been looking for, although hiring and outfitter is by no means mandatory. Many travelers seeking adventure simply hope on the bus, train or a flight from CNX international airport to scores of domestic and international traveling locations from Thailand’s northern hub. The reality is, Chiang Mai is not only beloved by Western tourists but among Thai nationals and is widely recognized for its high quality of life when living and traveling in SE Asia.

In recent years, the back packer crowd has opted for less developed locations in Cambodia, Laos, and increasingly Burma. Chiang Mai is the perfect place to settle in either before or after such an adventure because it is a place where you can conduct business or make preparations before heading off to your next destination, be it the beach, or back to your homeland or perhaps even into the wilds of the unknown.  

One thing many travelers discover once they get to SE Asia is that they would like to stay longer than they had originally anticipated, or perhaps they ponder the idea of making SE Asia a permanent home.  So in preparation for the unpredictable road ahead, why not spend some time creating greater income potential where ever the travel bug leads you or by creating a nest egg to garnish your retirement while you are here?  TEFL teaching gives you the opportunity of generating income in most non-native English speaking countries of the world, as English has become the international language of business and commerce all across the globe. This trend is expected to continue indefinitely.

Getting certified to teach English means you can find work and supplement your income (for the near or long term) regardless where plan to visit, relocate or pass through on your own individual journey.  Paradise TEFL offers some of the lowest priced certification available. This is done by cutting out the overhead of some of the more expensive programs and giving you the thing you need most… hands on practical teaching methods and experience.  

Our basic TEFL/TESOL certification is as much as 65% cheaper than classes offered in the UK and USA.  If you are dubious about the price check out web site to learn more on how we cut the costs while at the same time offering you one of the highest and most practical training programs out there.

DON’T COMPROMISE YOUR VALUES OR CHOICES IN TEFL TRAINING. YOU CAN HAVE A MEANINGFUL AND EFFECTIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM WITHOUT BREAKING YOU BUDGET, KOWTOWING TO ACADEMIC EGOS OR SUFFERING THROUGH A BUNCH OF REDUNDANT AND IMPRACTICAL COURSEWORK YOU WILL NEVER USE!

For a limited time, Paradise TEFL Certification Program offers these advanced certifications such as TOFEL, IELTS, and TEYL at the SAME PRICE as the basic TEFL/TESOL certification!

The advanced course provides additional English Language teaching certifications and is offered in tandem with our site course in Chiang Mai Thailand, or as a complete series of online modules.  You should have already completed a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA course first in order to be eligible and teaching experience is necessary. (Our on-site program provides 2 to 3 weeks of hands on observed teaching practice to help our teachers to effectively develop their skills).

All courses are certified and you will receive a certificate of completion, which is internationally recognized and accepted when you graduate from the course. Many of those who already have experience as TEFL instructors are finding that becoming a certified TEFL trainer is another opportunity and feather in their cap in terms of meeting the demand of TEFL instructors (who are leaving their home countries and working abroad) by teaching others how to teach TEFL effectively.

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!

 

 

 

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Industry Trends - The Future of English Language Teaching...

With the opportunities for educators in Canada, the USA, UK and Australia and New Zealand stagnant due to declining populations of nationalized citizens and the ongoing economic issues facing so much of the Western World, most educators now recognize that the future of education is rooted in three growing global trends; namely that of English language, standardized testing and an increase in educational technology.

 

These three areas will be paramount as a survey shows that teachers and administrators alike anticipate that students will be speaking English for work, and taking more exams to attend schools as well as using more technology, regardless of where one teaches in the world. 

 

English Teaching Professional magazine has published results of a survey of teachers in over 110 countries on their opinions on the future of English language teaching. It found that "sixty-six percent of teachers and administrators thought there would be an increase in the importance of English as a global language over the next ten years and over 80 percent thought that the numbers of students would increase accordingly.

 

Almost all the teachers thought students would want an English qualification as a result of their studies-either in general English or in a specialist English subject.

 

Ninety percent of teachers believe technology and the Internet will grow increasingly important in the classroom. The message for schools seems clear: gear up for exam classes and make sure you are up to date with technology- based resources!"

 

Why not get certified to teach English as a foreign (TEFL/TESOL) or as an Additional Language (EAL) today? Becoming a certified English Teacher may be easier than you think. For less than $700 USD and in less than a month's time you can embark on a meaningful and rewarding new career.

Whatever plan of action an unemployed educator decides to take, in general, the more advanced certifications a TEFL or TESOL Teacher holds, the more opportunity they possess in terms of their marketability and increased number of employment options. 

 

For a limited time, Paradise TEFL Certification Program offers these advanced certifications such as TOFEL, IELTS, and TEYL at the SAME PRICE as the basic TEFL/TESOL certification!

 

The advanced course provides additional English Language teaching certifications and is offered in tandem with our site course in Chiang Mai Thailand, or as a complete series of online modules.  For this, you should have already completed a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA course first in order to be eligible and teaching experience is necessary. (Our on-site program provides 2 to 3 weeks of hands on observed teaching practice to help our teachers to effectively develop their skills).

 

All courses are certified and you will receive a certificate of completion, which is internationally recognized and accepted when you graduate from the course. Many of those who already have experience as TEFL instructors are finding that becoming a certified TEFL trainer is another opportunity and feather in their cap in terms of meeting the demand of TEFL instructors (who are leaving their home countries and working abroad) by teaching others how to teach TEFL effectively.

 

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!

 

 

How Can Paradise TEFL Prices Be So Affordable?

How Can Our Prices Be So Much Lower Than The Rest?

                                                          

May people interested in becoming TEFL certified see the lower prices of Paradise TEFL and wonder how we can be so much more affordable and practical than other programs which abound on the internet and flourish across the entire globe?

 

  

Some incorrectly assume that the reason is, perhaps a less effective teacher training or that we employ instructors who are less qualified than the expensive CELTA’s and Oxford established institutions or that there is less time actually engaged in observed teaching practice, none of which is true.

 

Still others have inquired, “Are these prices for real?” The answer is simple…

 

We don’t carry the same amount of unnecessary overhead that most other programs do.

We don’t maintain the large facilities that other programs do. We don’t have a bunch of administrative secretaries answering phones or pushing literature and outdated teaching curricula. Instead, we meet and teach in a variety of settings where our students can easily access the lessons, like at their work or a nearby cafe. Our classes are small (we limit our class size to teacher ratio to no more than four (4) TEFL participants per session) to provide better and more intimate instruction.

"After checking out this course online I was dubious how it could be so cheap. 

But this is exactly the type of course which I wanted to complete. I don't believe the 

personal one to one attention and attention I got would be available at any other TEFL course.

The rigidness of a training center is not there and I feel that I have learned much more from this course than if I had completed it in another institution. No shirts! No tie's! Just mentoring and coaching to create great teaching skills. I would now feel confident walking into any classroom in the world. Most of all it was fun. If you’re considering this course don't hesitate to take it. I would recommend it to my best friend."

Graduate Liam O' Hacheirn (March 28th, 2012)

 

Furthermore, we use English language learners who really want to study and participate in class because of improved opportunities for economic advancement. We strive to provide free lessons for local working class students, whose busy lives might otherwise prohibit them from learning a new language or improving upon their existing English.

 

Our “Practical Approach” focuses on providing the maximum amount of observed teaching time possible, not excessive time spent on theory and busy work which is unnecessary or redundant. Our whole goal is making our courses as applicable, relevant and available to as many people as possible. We view teaching English as an inherently enriching and cross cultural experience for both the students and the instructors.

 

All of our programs are fully accredited and provide our clients with the opportunity to study and receive advanced certifications in addition to the Basic TEFL/TESOL certificate for those who desire additional more intensive topic related authorization.

For a limited time, Paradise TEFL Certification Program offers these advanced certifications such as TOFEL, IELTS, and TEYL at the SAME PRICE as the basic TEFL/TESOL certification!

The advanced course provides additional English Language teaching certifications and is offered in tandem with our site course in Chiang Mai Thailand, or as a complete series of online modules.  You should have already completed a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA course first in order to be eligible and teaching experience is necessary. (Our on-site program provides 2 to 3 weeks of hands on observed teaching practice to help our teachers to effectively develop their skills).

All courses are certified and you will receive a certificate of completion, which is internationally recognized and accepted when you graduate from the course. Many of those who already have experience as TEFL instructors are finding that becoming a certified TEFL trainer is another opportunity and feather in their cap in terms of meeting the demand of TEFL instructors (who are leaving their home countries and working abroad) by teaching others how to teach TEFL effectively.

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!

 

The choice is up to you!

TEFL Chiang Mai Hot for Songkran

TEFL CHIANG MAI IS HOT FOR SONGKRAN

Songkran Festival, April 13-15, is the traditional Thai New Year. This is the time for Thais to pay homage to Buddha images, clean their houses, and sprinkle water on their elders in a show of respect. Anyone who ventures out on the streets is likely to get a thorough dousing of water, all in good fun, but also quite welcome at the peak of the hot season.

This is summer in Thailand and it is a great time to escape the memories of a cold winter by giving yourself a much deserved break to travel while giving yourself an opportunity by investing in your own future as a certified Teacher of English as a Foreign Language. Everyone knows Thailand is famous for it's affordability and hospitality. It remains a top travel destination for people from everywhere, so why not enjoy your next holiday doing something more than buying souvenirs. Relax and focus on the future by becoming a TEFL teacher today. 

The festivities at school started with a small sketch to show the students the real meaning behind Songkran. In the picture to the left, a "daughter" is sprinkling water over the hands of her "parents" in order to show respect.

 

Afterwards, the students lined up to pay respects to the Buddha image and then to the teachers by pouring rose scented water over their hands.

 

During Songkran, all of the offices and schools are closed and people celebrate for almost a week in some places. Officially Song Khran happens from the 13th of April to the 15th, but in reality it will begin in Chiang Mai much closer to the 11th and end around the 17th. Every year the celebration in Chiang Mai is centered around the old city near the ancient walls where the locals gather water out of the military moat. Many people head out on the back of pick-up trucks armed with buckets of water and water guns. Others station themselves on strategic intersections in order to douse motorcyclists or any motorist with their windows wound down. No-one complains about getting wet as April is very hot. And so are our prices. Our goal is to make becoming certified as affordable and applicable as possible. We focus our teacher training on the making the lessons hands on, useful and relevant to the realities of teaching English as a Second or Additional Language. (ESL/EAL)  By utilizing a Practical Approach our clients get the most hands on teaching time possible. Research shows immersion learning is the most effective method for acquiring a new language and is also an effective method for teaching as well. So don't delay. Songkran and your chance to have a meaningful career are right around the corner!  Whatever plan of action an unemployed educator decides to take, in general, the more advanced certifications a TEFL or TESOL Teacher holds, the more opportunity they possess in terms of their marketability and increased number of employment options.    For a limited time, Paradise TEFL Certification Programs offers these advanced certifications such as TOFEL, IELTS, and TEYL at the SAME PRICE as the basic TEFL/TESOL certification! The advanced course provides additional English Language teaching certifications and is offered in tandem with our site course in Chiang Mai Thailand, or as a complete series of online modules.  You should have already completed a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA course first in order to be eligible and teaching experience is necessary. (Our on-site program provides 2 to 3 weeks of hands on observed teaching practice to help our teachers to effectively develop their skills). All courses are certified and you will receive a certificate of completion, which is internationally recognized and accepted when you graduate from the course. Many of those who already have experience as TEFL instructors are finding that becoming a certified TEFL trainer is another opportunity and feather in their cap in terms of meeting the demand of TEFL instructors (who are leaving their home countries and working abroad) by teaching others how to teach TEFL effectively. 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!

Teaching in Thailand with Paradise TEFL Chiang Mai

Teaching in Thailand with Paradise TEFL Chiang Mai

Asian countries have some of the fastest growing economies worldwide, and the demand for qualified English teachers is constantly increasing.

Thailand is a low-cost, friendly and centrally located country, which makes it easy to get oriented to opportunities throughout Asia. In Thailand, you will spend less time in traffic, or waiting for a taxi, and more time gaining teaching skills and experience. The Thai culture is also very friendly and respectful, which makes it an ideal environment for new teachers to practice teaching. 

In addition to learning teaching skills, we will encourage you to explore cultural sites (or have hiking, rock climbing, or rafting options) which will complement your understanding of a multi-cultural approach to teaching.

 

The Paradise TEFL Chiang Mai Teacher Training program is firmly committed to offering the most well rounded, continually expanded and developed English Teacher Training available. The Teacher Training program instructors see each and every course as a unique opportunity to lead the way forward in TEFL Teacher Training techniques, materials, and Technology.

 

Our graduates are able to walk into any classroom, anywhere in the world and teach English without hesitation.

 

We also consider our TEFL Training program to be an immersive life experience, as well as a career opportunity, that will continue to become more rewarding with each and every step forward. Our Training Center, located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, allows future English teachers to experience cultural integration into to one of South East Asia’s most livable cities while also getting a genuine taste of real working environments and prospective job markets for English teachers throughout Asia. 

TEFL Chiang Mai also considers your month of Teacher Training as simply the first month in an educational and career development relationship that will be continually built upon through teaching resource exchanges, job search and placement assistance.

Whatever plan of action an unemployed educator decides to take, in general, the more advanced certifications a TEFL or TESOL Teacher holds, the more opportunity they possess in terms of their marketability and increased number of employment options. 

 

For a limited time, Paradise TEFL Certification Program offers these advanced certifications such as TOFEL, IELTS, and TEYL at the SAME PRICE as the basic TEFL/TESOL certification!

The advanced course provides additional English Language teaching certifications and is offered in tandem with our site course in Chiang Mai Thailand, or as a complete series of online modules.  You should have already completed a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA course first in order to be eligible and teaching experience is necessary. (Our on-site program provides 2 to 3 weeks of hands on observed teaching practice to help our teachers to effectively develop their skills).

All courses are certified and you will receive a certificate of completion, which is internationally recognized and accepted when you graduate from the course. Many of those who already have experience as TEFL instructors are finding that becoming a certified TEFL trainer is another opportunity and feather in their cap in terms of meeting the demand of TEFL instructors (who are leaving their home countries and working abroad) by teaching others how to teach TEFL effectively.

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!

 

 

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