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Isabel M.

Teach in Thailand Program Thailand
Hometown: Chicago, IL, USA

Isabel Matias is a dedicated traveler and TEFL-certified English teacher, who taught in Thailand for one year at Maryvit School Pattaya from October 2023-24. She received her bachelor’s degree in 2023 from the University of Michigan in Psychology and Anthropology. Isabel is passionate about traveling and learning about new cultures: by the end of her contract in Thailand, she had been to twenty-one countries, most extensively in Thailand, Italy, and Germany, and spoke four languages. Through blogging, Isabel hoped to act as a virtual guide for those traveling or teaching in Thailand by sharing her adventures, insights, and cultural discoveries. To reach Isabel, contact her via . 

Posts

Rewriting My Top 10 Reasons: What a Year in Thailand Taught Me

By Isabel M.

Revisiting my First Blog Post If you scroll through my blog posts, you will find my first post: Why to Teach English in Thailand: My Top 10 Reasons. For anyone... keep reading

Exploring Thailand's Neighbors: Traveling To Laos and Cambodia

By Isabel M.

When I moved to Thailand, I knew that exploring Southeast Asia was high on my list of things to do. There were many places in Thailand I wanted to see... keep reading

Your Guide to Thailand’s Regions: Picking Your Top Three

By Isabel M.

My arrival in Thailand was my first experience coming to Asia. Even though I knew I wanted to go to Thailand, I honestly knew very little about its culture. All... keep reading

First-Time Traveler's Guide to Thailand

By Isabel M.

Only six weeks remain of my year-long contract teaching English in Thailand. After months of talking about it, my family and I finally planned their trip to Thailand at the... keep reading

Medical Care in Thailand and What to Expect

By Isabel M.

When moving to Thailand for anywhere between six months and a year, you will likely encounter the need for medical care. I have found myself needing more medical attention in... keep reading

Learning to Speak the Thai Language Without the Classic Language Apps

By Isabel M.

As a language aficionado, when I decided to move to Thailand, I figured learning Thai would come with time and patience. I knew it would not be easy, but I... keep reading

Beginners Guide to Teaching in Thailand: Preparing For Your First Week

By Isabel M.

I talked a little bit about Thai schools in comparison to American schools in a previous blog post of mine, Understanding Thai School Culture: Two Weeks in Pattaya. In that... keep reading

Beginners Guide to Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

By Isabel M.

One of the most frustrating questions I had before going abroad was, how can I teach English as a second language in Thailand. Every time I searched this on Google... keep reading

Money Matters: Navigating Finances as an Expat Educator in Thailand

By Isabel M.

Let’s get straight to the point: money. Whether you have already accepted a position to teach in Thailand or are still considering applying, you have likely already learned that Thailand... keep reading

From Six Months to a Year: 10 Reasons Why I'm Saying "Yes" to Another Semester

By Isabel M.

Today marks the day I have officially signed my contract to continue teaching in Thailand for another six months! Come May, I will return to Maryvit School Pattaya to continue... keep reading

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