Teaching English in Laos

If you are planning to teach English in Laos, here is some advice regarding students. Due to the culture of saving face, Lao students are considered shy and are not usually brave to share ideas. Therefore, teachers need to make themselves familiar and get to know students as much as you can. Once you know them well and they feel comfortable studying with you, they will participate more. Hope to see you in Laos."
Thouan, 11/10/07
Most local English "schools" will pay foreigners between $6 and $10 per lesson (of up to 90 mins). Classes are sometimes held in the morning but are mostly in the evenings. Due to the low income levels in Lao a teacher may only have a few lessons per week - possibly enough to cover a single persons basic existence. There are several expats and foreigners who have married local girls who are happy to "teach' for a few extra bucks. There are a few regular schools that require teachers of English and Mandarin (a growing Chinese population). Lao is laid back and a nice place to chill out. Don't get uptight that many things don't happen when you expect them to. Timeliness and reliability are not traits that make Lao so laid back.
Anonymous, 15/11/09

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