Lee Lepper

Lee Lepper's blog on Ajarn.com


Life itself is irony

A teacher's journey - different countries, different jobs.

Believe me I am thankful to be a teacher in Thailand today. Ironically I had to leave Thailand to get the best job I have ever had here.


An amazing TEFL journey

From Saudi to Thailand to China (and a bit of America in-between)

China is definitely on the upswing as far as English teaching goes. Thailand is a place I love but professionally dead to me. Saudi was challenging, interesting and of course lucrative.


Are you a crappy teacher?

Time to take the self-evaluation test

If you have evaluated yourself honestly and you have come to a conclusion that you are in fact a crappy teacher, what can you do about it? Since most of these things actually have to do with personal motivation, probably not a lot.


Three basic techniques in whole brain teaching

The class yes, the teach OK and the scoreboard

It is important to note that of course when introducing a new technique to class that they understand what is expected of them. In addition you have to practice the procedures with them and get them to the point where they can do what you tell them on command.


Featured Jobs

Fun Native English Teachers

฿44,000+ / month

Thailand


Principal

฿60,000+ / month

Bangkok


Kindergarten Teacher

฿45,000+ / month

Surat Thani


English Conversation Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Thailand


English, Science and Math Teachers

฿42,300+ / month

Thailand


Native English Teachers

฿50,000+ / month

Bangkok


Featured Teachers

  • Erwin


    Filipino, 26 years old. Currently living in United Arab Emirates

  • Ma.


    Filipino, 55 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Leslie


    Filipino, 25 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Brian


    Canadian, 60 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Igor


    Russian, 42 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Thendo


    South African, 31 years old. Currently living in Uzbekistan

The Hot Spot


The dreaded demo

The dreaded demo

Many schools ask for demo lessons before they hire. What should you the teacher be aware of?


The Region Guides

The Region Guides

Fancy working in Thailand but not in Bangkok? Our region guides are written by teachers who actually live and work in the provinces.


Air your views

Air your views

Got something to say on the topic of teaching, working or living in Thailand? The Ajarn Postbox is the place. Send us your letters!


Will I find work in Thailand?

Will I find work in Thailand?

It's one of the most common questions we get e-mailed to us. So find out exactly where you stand.


The cost of living

The cost of living

How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to survive in Thailand? We analyze the facts.


Contributions welcome

Contributions welcome

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Teacher mistakes

Teacher mistakes

What are the most common mistakes that teachers make when they are about to embark on a teaching career in Thailand? We've got them all covered.


Need Thailand insurance?

Need Thailand insurance?

Have a question about health or travel insurance in Thailand? Ricky Batten from Pacific Prime is Ajarn's resident expert.