Lockdown

Just like most countries, Thailand is locked down too. I decided to stay. Let’s see what happens. Actually, this is a great time to teach English online. Isn’t that a good idea? Why not try to build an online clientele? English for beginners! 60-minute lessons. Book your live lesson with Teacher Charlie!

Same city, new school

I will continue my career as an English teacher at another school in the same city. It is an elementary school and I will be teaching the youngest classes, so 5 to 6 year olds. I’m excited. It is close to the age group that I taught in 2018. The first semester is set to begin in the middle of May. Until then let’s travel a bit!

Last week in school

This is the last week in the school. My contract is finished. The head of the department is very satisfied with my job, but I’m weighing other options too. I’ll keep you updated. Until then enjoy the summer break.

Revision

Lots of revision in the past weeks. The students have to prepare for the final tests. They’ve come a long way in the past year. It’s time to demonstrate what they have learnt.

I’m teaching warnings

Students will practise how to warn others and heed a warning. Don’t … If I were you, I would/wouldn’t … It’s not a good idea to … It’s a bad idea to … Look out for … Watch out for … Be careful … – You’re right. I guess so. Good thinking. That’s true. Yes, I suppose you’re right.

Annoyance

Students will practise how to express annoyance and calm someone down. I’m sick and tired of … I’m fed up with … I won’t tolerate … any more. I’ve had enough of … I’m absolutely furious about … I’ve had it with … – Calm down. Take it easy. Relax. Simmer down. Keep your hair on. Don’t get so worked up.

I’m teaching superlatives

What is the most interesting place you have been to? Who is the most famous person in the world? What is the biggest country in the world? Which country has the largest population in the world? Which fruit has the strongest smell? What is the biggest problem in the world? What is the most expensive restaurant in your city? What is the best film you have ever seen? What is the most beautiful city? What is the most difficult language to learn? What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought for yourself? What is the most exciting sport to watch? What is the best country to live in? What is the most useful thing you have? What is the most difficult thing about studying English? What is the safest form of transport? What is the hardest subject?

The worst and the best job in the world

What do you think the worst job in the world is? What do you think the best job in the world is? Do you agree or disagree?

Application letter, Agreeing and Disagreeing

I’m teaching how to write an application letter. What do these expressions mean? Look for a job, apply for a job, job interview, get a job. What greeting and salutation are appropriate for an application letter? What should you include?

I’m teaching comparatives

This week I’m teaching comparatives to the younger students. Big-bigger, small-smaller, young-younger, old-older, fat-fatter, short-shorter, tall-taller, thin-thinner, new-newer, ugly-uglier, rich-richer, poor-poorer, hot-hotter, beautiful-more beautiful, expensive-more expensive, interesting-more interesting, good-better, bad-worse.

We are talking about ambitions with the older students. What do you want to be when you leave school? Why? What is important in a job? (Money, your boss, friendship, working hours, distance from home, happiness, etc.) What is the most important for you?