Website 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… Read More »Website re-launched
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TEFL’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… Read More »TEFL’ing in Phuket
The 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… Read More »The Winter Blues
Part 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,… Read More »Part 2
TEFLPlus 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… Read More »TEFLPlus special offer
Part 1
The Queen of Enthusiastic Floundering Thailand must be one of the most fabulously infectious countries in the world. I now help in a tailor shop,… Read More »Part 1
10 good reasons to learn a second language
The study of languages, literature and culture, like the study of history, philosophy, or mathematics, helps develop analytical skills. Higher order thinking skills like problem… Read More »10 good reasons to learn a second language
Free things to do in Phuket
Being a tourist destination, Phuket can be pretty expensive for even the simplest of things. However, with a little bit of effort you will find… Read More »Free things to do in Phuket
Our top 10 Patong eateries (in no particular order)
We’ve lived in Patong since 1983 and seen many restaurants come and go in that time. Over the years we have tried them all, from… Read More »Our top 10 Patong eateries (in no particular order)
Is it really all that difficult to learn Thai?
Moving to live permanently in Thailand is a rich and rewarding experience. You will meet some incredible people, see some wonderful sights, and get to… Read More »Is it really all that difficult to learn Thai?