TFA Telegram. TFA News. May Featured Job of the Month: Private Academy (Pre- School) Hong Kong. Teachers for Asia Monthly Newsletter

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1 TFA Telegram Teachers for Asia Monthly Newsletter May 2013 TFA News Featured Job of the Month: Private Academy (Pre- School) Hong Kong South Korea: We are now accepting applications for Private Academy teaching positions in Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, Seoul and Gyeonngi- do provincial cities. Visit our jobs page for more info! TESOL Discounts: In an increasingly competitive market, consider investing in a TEFL/TESOL certificate to increase your employment chances! Excellent discounts of up to 25% off! Taiwan: We have some great upcoming teaching opportunities in Taiwan. For more info, our team directly! Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong Salary: HKD 18,000-21,000 per month Start date: Early August 2013 Benefits: includes contract completion bonus, health insurance cover, plus lots more! Class Level: Pre- School Class sizes: Schedule: 5 days (20 hours teaching, 10 hours office work/admin) per week Work hrs: Mon- Fri Extra: Full training provided, good team and support. Includes 1 month severance pay on completion of contract. Requirements: Female candidates with kindy experience (minimum 6 months) and TEFL (100 hours) preferred for these positions. Background in music, drama or ballet an advantage.

2 Vivamus porta est sed est. Location Spotlight: Beijing, China Beijing is the political, cultural and historical capital of China. Shanghai is where the tourists flock to see China s modern face, but Beijing is certainly number one for a glimpse at an older, more traditional Chinese city. It s a city that is well served by its international airport from destinations across the globe. It is also linked to cities around China by an extensive and rapidly growing rail network that has become the envy of the world. The city itself can be explored by bus, taxi, or even better, the subway system. Beijing has more to see than most Chinese cities, and it s easy to spend a week just sightseeing without getting bored. There are several world- renowned locations within the city, such as the Forbidden Palace, Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven. Outside the city, of course, there is the Great Wall of China one of the most recognizable landmarks on earth. Getting there is easy, with numerous tours available from throughout the city. The capital is well known for its great choice of food. Whereas some of the southern parts of the country are famous for spicy fare, Beijing is better known for more gentle flavours. Perhaps the best- known dish of them all is Peking Duck. Prices range from around 40rmb (US$6) to 200 rmb (US$30) for a duck, and some of the restaurants are very upscale, with the chef coming from the kitchen to cut the duck as you eat it. For nightlife, there are lots of popular areas littered all over the city. Alcohol is not particularly expensive by Western standards, but in the nightclubs and bars especially in areas frequented by foreigners drinks can be a bit Image Source: Creative Commons more pricey, and certainly more so than throughout China. Some of the better- known areas are Sanlitun in Chaoyuan district and Wudaokou in Haidian district. However, be prepared if a man on the street tries to lure you in, you can haggle the price of a beer; otherwise just stick to what s on the menu. Although there are many reasons to visit Beijing, it draws a number of workers partly because it is so much cheaper than the next big city, Shanghai. Whereas Shanghai is seen as more expensive (but still cheap compared internationally), Beijing is closer to the rest of China in price. The touristy areas are still prime territory for being ripped off (be careful when dealing with anyone selling anything on the street), but generally in Beijing you can make your money go a really long way. Click here for more info on some of our teaching positions in Beijing! 2 TFA Telegram ~ May 2013

3 Holiday Guide: Thailand By: Michelle Power {Our new feature highlighting the best vacation spots in Asia!} It goes without saying one of the greatest perks of living in Asia has to be the affordable flight prices to weird, wonderful and exotic places right on your proverbial doorstep. Thailand is the most popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia, and with good reason. It should certainly be at the top of any perspective adventurer s list. It is a country that has got it all - crystal blue beaches, sprawling jungle, great food, beachfront bungalows and some of the best luxury hotels in the world. As a destination, it ticks all the boxes - relaxation, adventure and guaranteed excitement. From the hedonism of the world famous Full Moon Parties, the mayhem that is the Ko Shan Road, the tranquil relaxation found on some of the Image Source: Wikimedia/Creative Commons more remote islands, or popular diving spot Ko Tao (where you are sure to find some amazing diving deals) it is a holiday destination that has got it all. Thanks to decades of backpackers, making your way around this beautiful country is relatively easy. Train journeys can offer wonderfully peaceful and stunning vistas and taking the choo choo is surely the most scenic way to travel with astoundingly cheap fares. For those more pressed for time, flights too can be found at a competitive price. If you are feeling brave you can always travel by bus, but expect to be jammed into a packed vehicles for long periods of time. Thailand offers something for every interest and every budget and despite the heavy flow of tourism it still manages to retain its own unique culture with warm and friendly locals at every turn. For those looking for more than just a holiday in Thailand, visit our jobs page and apply for one of our teaching positions! 3 TFA Telegram ~ May 2013

4 Top 5 Reasons to Connect with Us on Social Media By: Lauri Schmidt Image Source: Creative Commons #1: Because We re Cool If your friends see that you like us then they ll think you re cool too! No but seriously, we post some fun things. And who doesn t like fun things? #2: Because We re a Leader in the ESL Recruitment World We have exclusive access to the best ESL Teaching jobs in Asia and we re growing at a rapid pace! Stay tuned for ESL Teaching jobs in the Middle East soon! #3: Because We re Smart & Helpful We love posting helpful information, especially when it comes to creative ideas for the classroom! #4: Because We re Well Connected It s not always what you know, it s who you know! #5: Because you can win cool prizes! We re starting up some really cool contests with great prizes, but you have to follow us to be in the know! So now that you have 5 irrefutable reasons to connect with us on Social Media, go on and click on the links below! 4 TFA Telegram ~ May 2013

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