Hi there Sandy
Apologies for taking so long to reply- my contact with the web is rather limited. Besides, I’m teaching like there’s no tomorrow! ;) I teach about 22 hours a week-English, Maths and Science for Grades 1, 2 and 6. Not always easy with the language barrier and definitely not always possible to follow the lesson plan I’ve been taught at Langahead. I am enjoying it however. I'm starting to get comfortable. The course books for the little ones are fairly decent, but the ones for Grade 6 are shocking. This means I have to be rather innovative at times. I do have Thai co-teachers, some are very helpful. Also, I started teaching Business English to one adult in a nearby city which I’m really enjoying because it is more stimulating. My contract with the agency expires at the end of September, but the school has asked me to stay for another semester which is exactly what I am going to do.
Thailand is lovely. The Thai people are very kind and sincere and everyone wants me to teach their children privately…he he. I’ve managed to make some Thai friends (and that helps improve my Thai, which is coming on slowly by the way). I met some teachers from the city and we go out from time to time. I also considered moving to the city to have more contact with Westerners, but decided against it.
Everything is so wonderfully different and without the haunting paranoia of Jozi. It makes a difference, I tell you. I am missing the Brixton tower nonetheless.Be safe and happy spring at last
Hope to hear from you soon
Sawadeeka.
Ciska
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