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What Makes Bangkok Such a Great City to Teach English?

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What Makes Bangkok Such a Great City to Teach English? Find TESOL / TEFL jobs in Bangkok Bangkok has everything under the sun! Stunning temples, shopping palaces and traditional markets, a lively nightlife, and affordable 5-star restaurants will make you want to stay forever. The top 3 reasons to teach English in Bangkok are:

1- Stunning Architecture:

Bangkok is known for its jaw-dropping palaces and Buddhist temples. The most popular ones are Wat-Arun, Wat Trimitr, The Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, and the The Emerald Buddha.

Wat Trimitr is the world’s biggest golden Buddha image and the Wat-Arun temple is most beautiful at sunset, when its emblematic structure rises over the red sky. The old port of Thailand has become a mighty corporate centre, but you can experience the traditional way of buying groceries from small boats at The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, 110 km west of Bangkok.

Learn more about TESOL / TEFL jobs in Bangkok on OnTESOL’s Thailand Job Board!

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TEFL Taipei

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There are a number of magnificent historical sites, each with different architectural styles, in this amazing city.

You can visit Dan Shui, a beautiful seaside town which was once ruled by the Spaniards and the Dutch.

The CKS Memorial Hall is of great importance. It was built in the memory of Chiang Kai Shek, who was a very important military and political 20th century leader.

Taipei has grown at a very fast pace during the past decades and its economic might is visible on the Taipei 101 tower, the tallest building in the world from 2004 to 2010 and a real architectural wonder.

Skyscraper in Taipei

For those who love live performances, The National Theater and Concert Hall at Liberty Square host a number of events. Other leading venues include Zhongshan Hall and the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.

One of the most beautiful festivals is the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the yuan month. The beautiful paper lanterns illuminate the city are a spectacle. This is also a great time for making fun and artistic lesson plans if you are teaching English to children.

Teaching conditions in Taipei are very good. Schools pay anywhere between $1,500 to $2,500 per month plus accommodation and other benefits. Teaching experience is not required for entry-level jobs, but a TESOL certificate of 100 hours or more is a must. Taking an advanced TESOL certificate course such as TESL Canada or Trinity CertTESOL is highly recommended. TESL Canada certification can be pursued online online TESOL courses.