#YOTO (You Only TEFL Once)

Samui TEFL was such a great experience! I learned so much, and made so many new lifelong friends. The course was a lot of work, and weekdays were usually spent studying and/or preparing for a TP (teaching practice). However, the time spent working and studying wasn't bad because most people worked together. Our group would put on a youtube playlist, get snacks & socialize....I mean study! :P But really, to survive this course you just have to be a good team member & get work done, study what you don't know, help others, and ask others for help.

The most important thing though! Get to know the people on your course! It's pretty easy when you're working 8+ hours together 5 days a week! Soon, your group of classmates become your Samui family. This is such a great opportunity to meet people from all over the world. I'm so fortunate now to have so many friends teaching around Thailand! :)

Rosanne and Kathryn are such great instructors and mentors. The classes were well organised and interesting. The grammar section was tough, but Kathryn explained it very well. She also did a lesson in Italian which was awesome. You got to see a foreign language lesson from the student's perspective. Rosanne helped find legit agencies and jobs in Thailand. Both, Rosanne and Kathryn, gave useful feedback after the TPs so we could improve next time. They are also great people in general. I know that I can always ask for advice from them.

Next week I start teaching lessons at my new school. I feel prepared because of Samui TEFL.

I'm so glad that I took the Samui TEFL course!

PHOTO: The view from the computer room!

TIPS:
- If you have a laptop bring it. There are only 2 computers in the computer room & are only available to 6pm M-F.

FOOD TIPS:
- Get fresh coconuts everyday! They are so yummy! :P
- Get Massaman Curry from the Post Office. It's the best! Rosanne and Kathryn can tell you where it is.
- Look for the coffee stand on the way to the classroom (it's green) & get some iced milk tea! So sweet and good!