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日本語TEFL course graduates October 4 course
Our congratulations to all the graduates of the October 4 TEFL course. Well done to you all! The trainees enjoyed a welcome lunch of Thai food on the first day. Our thanks to Joy’s Cafe for putting on a great spread as always. Having 18 trainees meant we had to run two concurrent courses. But everybody made it through to …
Read Moreyes, you can learn Thai
Hi everyone! I’ve been studying the Thai language intensively for almost five months now and I’d like to share my learning experience with you. We’ve all heard horror stories of farangs trying to learn Thai, different study methods that work or don’t, and the teachers from hell that think you’re stupid. It’s probably true that not every method or technique …
Read MorePatong police officers learn English at Patong Language School
PLS was recently contacted by the new Chief of Police in Patong to ask for our help in providing English lessons for some of his officers. After taking up his new post he was a bit disappointed to find that the English language skills of some of his senior officers were quite poor. Going back to school was no challenge …
Read MoreMeet the school staff
In this post we want to give you a look at who makes your language classes a success. This month the spotlight is on our school manager, Khun Bebe. I have managed Patong Language School since 1997. As manager I am responsible for the day-to-day running of the school and to make sure our students are provided with the very …
Read MoreVisit Phuket in 2011
For a holiday to remember head to Phuket in 2011. From great beaches to elephant treks, and nightlife to spa treatments, we’ve got it all. Whether you’re coming with family, friends or by yourself, there is definitely something to suit you in Phuket. From the bustling towns of Patong Beach and Phuket Town to the quiet seclusion of Nai Harn …
Read MoreWebsite re-launched
The Patong Language School website re-launched today with a totally new look and a new engine in the background. We’ve toyed with Drupal and Modx content management systems, but they never achieved everything we wanted to do. WordPress had always been a great option but lacked in a few of the features to be found in the CMS software. That’s …
Read MoreTEFL’ing in Phuket
Choosing Phuket as the location to complete a TEFL course is a very smart decision. There is a demand for English teachers throughout Thailand, so you’ll be spoilt for choice of jobs. The Thai people will make you welcome and you will probably find you end up staying a lot longer than planned! This is no surprise when you consider …
Read MoreThe Winter Blues
This is not an enjoyable time of year to be living in the UK. Wind, rain, and maybe snow and ice, from November right through to March. Those lucky enough to be retired and on a pension can escape for a few months to sunny Spain, dodge the worst of the winter and come back with the arrival of spring. …
Read MorePart 2
Learn Thai???? ‘Why bother?’ This is an incredibly fertile territory. The ‘why bother’ syndrome must be one of the biggest plagues of the modern world, manifesting as it does in a range of contexts but today we could think about how it infests the zone of language learning. This is an unfortunate handicap if ever there was one. I went …
Read MoreTEFLPlus special offer
TEFLPlus is having a crazy end-of-year sale, with discounts of 5,000 Baht and 10,000 Baht off the 4-week advancedTEFL course in Phuket. Offer must end December 31st 2009, so book now and save big! Don’t miss out! That’s a TEFL course with hotel accommodation for less than the cost of most training courses!
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