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We have made a small classroom in our home where we teach local children.
I'm Mark from England but i've lived and been teaching here for over 20 years.My wife Mint is from Sukhothai and is the secretary/boss. We have a 10 year old daughter.
We would like to share our home and hostel with people who like children and are looking to teach English and generally help out.We are looking for anybody really, but if you are confident friendly and sociable around children and can speak English well, great! You don't have to be a native speaker.
I can help with lessons and teach you some things that I've learned so this won't be a... here's the class good luck. If you are looking for a new career or have just graduated from a teaching degree or anything else then this may be a stepping stone to help you get into the business or just somewhere to have fun and learn some teaching. We have lots of teaching material and also books on teaching.
My wife can teach how to cook delicious Thai food and all about Thai culture and even the language if she has time.
I have also been doing mosaics from recycled materials so if you're interested in learning/ helping with that great.
We run a very small hostel which is where workawayers and guests stay.
Fan dormitory. If you need air-con then pay 50b a night.
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If you take advantage of our kindness please put something in the donation box. Maybe you come and stay and we'll teach you about teaching English and mosaics and you can learn how to cook thai food but please don't forget to help us in some way.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsTeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can also teach you to...
Cook thai food.
Buddhism.
Thai language.
Handicrafts.
Mosaics
English.
Herbs for healthy living.
Blending alcohol.
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I can teach you how to teach or if you are already a teacher then we can share experiences and knowledge. We only have one classroom at home and 8 students maximum in each class. Mostly our students are children learning English as a second language, We sometimes have private classes for university students.
If you know any games or have any board games which involve speaking or using English that would be very helpful.
We don't expect professional teachers just somebody who is enthusiastic friendly helpful and likes children.
If you could help teach a couple of hours a day great. Basic training and help is definitely provided.
You're NOT expected to teach all the classes. only conversation usually.
Friday no classes.
The classes are all quite easy,mostly just chatting and playing games with the students.
There are also possibly private classes.
Help with cleaning about an hour or 2 is also needed especially during the week as there's only about 2 hours a day teaching.Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Thai: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
Shared dorm in our hostel.
Flexibility is a must as we only have a small hostel and it's sometimes difficult to manage when guests want to stay longer than expected.
We have fan dormitory with bunk beds,tent or mattress on the floor.What else ...
Phitsanulok is a city with about 200,000 people.There are a few waterfalls nearby and there is a very famous and beautiful temple near our place. It's on the river Nan. There are many markets and a couple of museums in town. A night bazaar and a walking street on Saturday. It's not really very touristy here but there are some nice things to see and do.
We are about 1 km from the train station.
We have bicycles which can be used.
From bus station no 1 it's about 2km.
From bus station no 2 it's about 6-7 km's so a taxi is best and would cost about 100baht.If you're coming from the north or Sukothai then ask to get off at Wat Yai temple or Topland hotel as it's not too far from us.
If there are 2 or more workers then we can't pay for your meals.
If you want to bring something for me or the kids. Classroom/board/card games are great. A cool t-shirt from your country would be nice (size M) or a well read interesting book that you enjoyed or had an impact on your life.
I'm also interested in natural ways to stay healthy,herbal food and keeping fit.All of which i'm willing to share and of course learn more about.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There are many spaces to work at the hostel, rooftop or dining area or local bookshop and the internet is good.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
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One
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I'd recommend Filipe to any host.
We would work through the week with Fridays off. We helped with the general upkeep of the hostel and checking guests in. We gave English classes to children as well which we loved. This we did alone or we helped… read more
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I'd recommend Filipe to any host.
We would work through the week with Fridays off. We helped with the general upkeep of the hostel and checking guests in. We gave English classes to children as well which we loved. This we did alone or we helped… read more
If you get the opportunity to host him you should definitely take it.
He also helped teaching English and even cleaning and socialising in the hostel.… read more
The children and ourselves loved having her around and sharing knowledge and even food.
I'd highly recommend Hitomi to any host and for any… read more
In the English class I had the opportunity to learn English with the children. Mint, the English teacher, is… read more
Perfect guest and friend.
I stayed only 2 weeks and would love to stay much longer if I could! It felt so cozy and familiar. Loved the city too, there are plenty things to do in Phitsanulok and around. Staying there was my favorite experience in the North of… read more
I can't praise her enough and if she applies to work for you I'd say yes yes… read more
The hostel was very comfortable and I had a wonderful time. Thank you very much.
The teaching component was very enjoyable! Seeing the way Mint and Mark incorporate games into the way they teach was something I learned a lot from and deeply admire.
As teaching is 1-2 hours on weekdays and 4 hours on weekend, there were lots of free time to explore the city. Mark gave me so many things to do in… read more
We'd highly recommend… read more
Teaching was good fun, the kids (including Mark's and Mint's… read more
Mark is very generous with his time. In the short one week that I was there, he showed us really cool spots around town, including some really cool temples, a sauna, a flea market with the… read more
He's confident friendly and clean. Easy to get along with and enjoyable to be with which was good in our hostel.
I'd highly recommend him to all hosts.
He has created a beautiful hostel that people extend their stays in as they found out there is so much more to do in Phitsanulok from Mark.
Mint… read more
Work: The primary task is to help Mark and Mint teach/strengthen… read more
His English is excellent and our students really learned from him.
He was great in the classroom and helping out in our hostel. Very willing to take on any task given.
We even made time for yoga sessions on the rooftop. Sociable interesting and friendly so good around the hostel. Highly recommended.
Really good in the classroom and a great help in our hostel. Always there to help out and we enjoyed having her on our team. The students and also our daughter made good friends with her. Come back soon.
He exceeded my expectations in the hostel and was also a great help in our classroom. For a young man he has a maturity I'm sure his parents are proud of.
Pleasant to have around and join in the guests at the hostel.
We'd highly recommend her for multiple tasks and just lovely to have around.
They're a lovely couple and open to try new things. They are quick learners and soon got the knack of mosaics. Very clean and easy to get along with. Even though they didn't help out as workawayers they offered and it was a pleasure to meet them.
It was very interesting to teach the children and Mark taught me a lot of funny games to make… read more
Highly recommended.
I helped with cleaning the hostel in the morning and in the afternoon I joined the English classes. The children were super nice and communicative. It… read more
I'd highly recommend her to any host.
I'd recommend him highly to any host.
He's a real help in every area.
A patient caring teacher who is fun to be with. The students really enjoyed meeting him.
He also helped out with things in the hostel for example: cleaning, gardening and even his creativity was good to see when doing mosaics and happily got along and… read more
This experience was SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL in so many different ways. It was so easy to be around Mark and his family. They warmly welcomed me from the day 1. I enjoyed teaching the kids in their private school so much. Mark taught me some useful games to play with… read more
We really got on well and it was great to share stories music experiences and even food. I'd highly recommend her to any host.
It was lovely spending time and teaching you our ways of living. I'm happy you learned and hope you put it to practice.
Best wishes and welcome back anytime.
The time… read more
I'm sure he gained a lot of experience from us and it was a pleasure to host him.
I'd recommend him for enthusiasm and willingness to learn new things.
Frankie is an early bird so she was tremendous help cleaning in the hostel. They're fast learners so I could leave them to take the classes on their own. To any prospective hosts I'd highly recommend both of these lovely young ladies.
Highly recommended.
You will love Mint,… read more
She helped out teaching English and cleaning. We were so confident in Marlit we even managed to take a short vacation leaving her in charge of the hostel. Thank you so much for everything.
Teaching the kids at school was very… read more
Lovely couple. Highly recommended.
She helped out teaching English and our students really enjoyed her style. Our daughter really liked playing with her.She asks where you've gone.
Moreover she's very good with everything. Helpful in the hostel and good with other guests.
Welcome back anytime.
Highly recommended.
The hostel is a really cozy place to stay for both guests and workawayers. Work in the hostel is really easy-going and usually involves some… read more
It was such a great opportunity for me to practice teaching I will always remember this as my first gig!!
He helped me a lot by giving ideas for English classes and with warm hospitality :)
I will miss those times in the hostel so much!
I hope to see you again !!
It was really fantastic having Petra stay with us. She went beyond expectations.
We highly recommend her for any task you have. Thank you so much for all your help.
Highly recommended.
She soon got use to teaching English and even helped in the hostel.
We highly recommend her to any host.
She's hard working, easy going and friendly. She helped out in our classroom and hostel. Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
The students really liked her and she soon got use to teaching English.
We highly recommend her.
We highly recommend her.
Ana stayed with us and helped out teaching English and all the shhtuff associated with hostel work.
She's really cool and sociable which is great and our daughter loved hanging out with her.Me-ah says come back soon you funny bunny loser.
Their amazing english school is full of smart and polite kids, that will brighten your evenings. I had never teached kids before and actually I had no idea how to do so, but I was lucky enough to be there… read more
While she was here she helped out in our small hostel,waking up early and cleaning and also soon got use to teaching and entertaining the students even though it was half term and not so many students which can be challenging but she did very well. Highly recommended.
He was always available to go out and share time with us. He also recommend us lot of amaizing places to visit!
His Hostel is so… read more
She only stayed with us for a short time but she soon got use to everything and helped out tremendously.
Accommodation was at Marks beautiful hostel. Súper comfortable, clean and great… read more
We highly appreciated all the help she gave and it was a real pleasure to have had her around.
Recommended.
Take care Lea...until next time.
Eduard"s English is great and he's keen to help out in anyway.
Highly recommended.
Marie"s English is great and she's keen to help out in anyway.
Highly recommended.
I stayed just a short week at Mark's hostel, but it felt too short. I really had a great time. I would like to thank Mark and Mint for all their generosity, all the time they took to show us around and their warm welcome. It was also very enriching for me to teach to kids in your school. Even if you never taught before, they will do… read more
Thank you for your help.
Shelby was great help in the classroom and also around the hostel. Very fast learner,warm friendly and just all round good worker and great company.
Highly recommended.
He's really great in the classroom and also in our hostel. He taught English after a very brief run down of how things are and every morning was awake earlier to clean the hostel. Very friendly sociable and nice young man. Can't recommend enough.
The students loved her and we miss her already. Highly recommended in every way.
If you want any help I'm sure they won't let you down. Apart from great help they're also friendly clean and punctual.
Highly recommended.
Thank you so… read more
It was a real pleasure to have them stay with us in… read more
His hostel is familiar and clean.
Teaching the kids is a positive challenge.
She is friendly and fun to be around while also being clean and courteous. I'm sure she can adapt to many situations and be of help in most places so look no further if you want help.
The hostel has a laid back and welcoming atmosphere! Guests are interesting and everytime there was the chance to have cool exchanges of tips and stories!!!
I never felt any pressure from Mark regarding my duties..thing that helped through into enjoying the atmosphere and let it blossom… read more
Happy joined in some of the classes and is a really good kid.
It was a real pleasure to have them stay with us.
She's a hard worker and fast learner.
She helped out in the classroom and in the hostel. Welcome back anytime.
She said she had just a little experience teaching but if i knew better i would have said she was an experienced teacher.She had confidence and enthusiasm and took control of all the classes and at different levels. We are very grateful for all the help she gave in the school and also around the hostel. Highly… read more
Her happy friendly personality was very catching so all the guests enjoyed staying here. She worked diligently and was a perfect workawayer.We highly recommend her to all hosts.
They were good help in the classroom and also in the hostel. Florent's English is excellent and they both had a lot of enthusiasm in the classroom and on the special tour guide course.
Thanks for all your help and hope your toe and ankle get better.
Thanks for all your help and have a wonderful songkran.
It was a real pleasure to have them stay with us.
Thanks for all your help.
Thanks for your review and all the best on your travels.
She is super great fantastic in the classroom.
She helped out tremendously and was such a delight to have around.
We really enjoyed her bubbly happy personality.
I wish she could have stayed longer just so I could have learned from her.
She took most of the classes with help at times from other guests.Also giving guidance to other workawayers.Tremendous help all round. Highly recommended.
We highly recommend her for any task.
Mark is a wonderful host: welcoming, generous, funny, smiling, the perfect guide to the city and thai food. I stayed in Phitsanulok one week and soon Mark's hostel became a home for me. Mark's hospitality and the friendly atmosphere of his hostel infected all the guests: in the… read more
Thanks for your help.
They're cool and easy-going.
Welcome back anytime.
They soon got the hang of teaching and playing with the kids.
It was a real pleasure having them stay with us and we recommend them to any hosts.
Mark and Mint gave us a tour to the Temples, showed us around the city and even organised a tour to the night market with a professional family dedicated to giving tours n English.
Lovely people and phenomenal experience… read more
We really enjoyed their company and they helped out in the classroom and in the hostel.
Patient kind clean and friendly.
I highly recommend them both.
She was very flexible willing to just sit around in the reception area or take a class , which was useful as I'm not the most organised.
Thank you so much for all your help.
Thank you @mark mint & mee-ah :)
He's helpful, knowledgeable and will take you around to see the beauties of Phitsanulok like you would never would otherwise ; he knows amazing restaurants and he's piscatarian so for a vegetarian it's very… read more
She is a fast learner and soon got to hang with teaching English.
We enjoyed her company and it was a real pleasure to have her stay with us.
It was great having him with us and we got on well 'cus we both love to exercise. He was very good with our 3 year old daughter,chatting and playing with her. Overall a good experience for us.
He helped out in the classroom teaching students after some initial training and also woke up early everyday to help clean a little.
He's hard working friendly and very knowledgeable.
She is very nice and pleasant to get on with and has a good temperament in the classroom. It was lovely to have her stay with us.
She was helpful in the classroom taking a few classes on her own after very little training and advice. She stayed with us for about a week and was clean, friendly and caring.
Miriam showed her talents in the kitchen also by cooking a spanish omelet which didn't come out perfect by her standards but was perfect for us and also some flat bread which was yummy.
Thomas and Miriam… read more
Mark, Mint and Me-ah are a great family, and you always feel welcomed. You can experience the Thai lifestyle! This is a sharing place. They are happy to show and tell you where to go, and what is interesting and nice to visit. Me-ah is so smart and funny, she will… read more
Good luck for the future.
It was a real pleasure to have them with us.
Thank you so much.
We truly loved each moment we’ve spent there. Mark was an inspiration for us, sharing some healthy lifestyle tips, Mint tought us to play some pretty cool boardgames and little Me-ah was the most cheerful child we have met and she… read more
I also helped with the classes which were enjoyable and small, Mark was… read more
The kids… read more
Good luck from all of us here.
I arrived in Phitsanulok during the Songkran water festival (Thai New Year) which was great fun & I was immediately made to feel at home.
I was nervous in the classroom at first but all the students were lovely so I realised there was nothing to… read more
They were quick learners and soon got confident enough to take a class on their own.
Her English is excellent and the kids loved having her around.
Mark, Mint and Me-ah are wonderful hosts. They are kind, generous and always happy to help. I learned so much and felt like part of the family! Learning how to teach was an incredible experience and I miss all the kids already!! Thanks you guys for having me!!!
Recommended!
The work was quite nice and I got to learn new games and developed my skills in the teaching area.
Thank you so much for everything again!! :D
He stayed with us for just over a week and after some initial training he took over the classes and was a hit with the students.
We spent one week at your home and we had the opportunity to visit the city with Mark, who was a nice guide, cook with Mint, teach and play with the children.
Good first experience that we recommend!
Thanks you so.
A. & M.
They are a lovely couple and easy to along with.
He's a hard worker and an easy interesting traveler.
They are a very nice young couple who are clean and tidy.
He is clean and tidy and easy to get along with.
There is a home in Phitsanulok for every one and Mark is great host with a kind hug! Thank you Mark and Mint and Me-ha, we appriciate you cause of your beautiful smilly face.
We hope see you again… read more
Even though their English is not perfect they helped out in many classes and made some yummy Iranian food.
They came as guests and left as friends.
Highly recommended.
She is helpful and doesn't shy away from bit of work.
Thank you for all your help.
They helped us out for almost 2 weeks in many classes.It was great to learn and share experiences with them about teaching and other things.
They are lovely guests,easy to get along with,clean and tidy.
Come get a taste of real Thai life - great food, patient, generous and appreciative hosts, eager (if occasionally boisterous) students who are keen to learn - if only all teaching were as easy! Phitsanulok has plenty to see… read more
He helped out in many classes and was very keen to learn how to teach and take the classes himself.
He is clean reliable and trustworthy.
We recommend him as a guest.
She stayed for about a week and helped out in classes,teaching our students by playing games and chatting to them.
Thanks for all
Luca
it was a pleasure to meet you in the lovely town Phitsanulok. We only stayed for one night. Although there was not many space left (already 3 workawayer there) they welcomed us with open arms and arranged a place to stay with some of their friends at a nearby restaurant. Even if we weren´t really Marks guests he… read more
He is one big Fun happy young man.
It was really good to have him join our family and little school.
Our daughter loved playing with him and also jumping on him.
Thank you for your help.
It was great having her stay with us.
Thank you for sharing your happiness and cocao bits.
Was a great plesuare sharing these few days with you. It was my firts workaway experience and I could not have start better. Is that a true that these people know the meaning of sharing.
I was just a few days with them, but enough to feel the warm of these sweet family.
And the class were great to participate. Nice… read more
It was fantastic having Gus stay with us and i hope we will meet again soon.Highly recommended.
She helped out in the classroom with lessons and entertaining the students.She was enthusiastic and willing to try most things.
Mint taught her to cook some Thai food and our little girl,Me-ah really enjoyed her company so much so she cried when she left.
Thank you, Becca.
We hope you enjoy yourself and… read more
It was a real pleasure having him stay with us.
He helped out in some classes and was great company all the other time.He's flexible with sleeping arrangements which helped while we had more guests than beds.
Good luck and hope to see you again soon.
She helped out in the classroom and with our daughter and fitted in perfectly.The students liked her and we loved doing yoga and going out with her and other… read more
The students liked her and she took to teaching very quickly.It was a real pleasure spending time and working with her.
He's good company and friendly around other people.
We enjoyed his stay and i'm sure he did to.
She even had time to give a massage to one of our friends.
They are very nice friendly young ladies.After some initial training they helped out and did some teaching on their own.They also helped out with our young daughter and even made food one day.
It was lovely having them be a part of our family for the week they stayed.
They helped out during the summer course and even practiced their English with our students.Maybe learning as much as they did. Haha. A good cultural exchange for everyone.They are friendly and helped out where possible.
She is a lovely young woman and it was a real pleasure having her
around.She got to know our students and helped them with their English.She joined in the summer tour guide course and accompanied the students on days out.Good luck with the teaching and have a great Songkran.
During that time he helped out in the classroom and
gave our students the chance to practice their English
in the summer camp.He's easy going and easy to host.
Hope you were ok in the tent. Welcome back anytime.
They are very interesting friendly and helpful.They helped out more than we could have hoped for.They painted a map of the city on a wall,helped teach the students Irish English,(haha)and even took good care of our baby.We were happy… read more
If you need somebody to help out in anyway,she's ya girl.Recommended by us here! Thanks for the FOOTBALLS!
She has a lot of patience and is great with young kids and was
fantastic with our daughter.It was really nice sharing experiences and knowledge.
Thank you for your help.
While he was here he helped teach and learned how to teach English.By the end of the week he had gained confidence to take a class himself.If he asks to stay with you i would recommend him as a clean friendly and polite guy.
They are like sleeping beauties but that was ok with us.They were very good helpers and quick learners.After a short introduction and some guidance they soon learned how to teach, play and have fun with the students.Thank you for your help.Good luck and keep sharing your… read more
She helped out in many areas such as cooking French food,
helping in the classroom,cleaning.She's neat and tidy and
easy to host.It was a real pleasure to have her here.
She even took the time to show us some yoga and help me
revise my French.Thank you Sevi!
He helped in our school for a few days during chores and
practicing English with the students.
You're most welcome to back back anytime.
the place is nice, flexibility is given to the guests, thai students are respectful and Mia, his little girl, is so lovely and always bringing energy to the house
also Mint, his wife, is very nice and attentive
about Mark? just… read more
Caring is sharing and that's what we did,be it music,movies beer whisky stories work and food.He stayed with us for a week and the time flew by.He's very helpful,clean,smart and open-minded.
Please come back we miss you.Oh and bring my key.
Hope to see all the family soon !!
She was a great help with lessons and really got on well with the students and everybody.
Hope we meet again.
He's very enthusiastic and really good with kids.He helped us out with some classes by teaching and talking to the students and even went on a day trip to Sukhothai with the older students.They told me they liked his company very much and it was a good experience for them.
If… read more
She taught kids in some classes and they really liked her friendly warm approach.We're very glad you enjoyed your stay with us and it was a pleasure to have you here.We recommend her as a worker.
She helped out whenever we had classes and I hope that she learned some things from us and uses them in the future.
We really wished they had stayed longer.
They helped out in some classes but need to
gain more confidence and experience in teaching.
I hope i taught them a few lessons and tricks about teaching
and that they will keep up the good spirit which they showed.
They were easy to host and friendly towards everbody.
She is a charming lady with a good sense of humour.(she got my jokes after a bit)
She helped out with some classes,joined in our family activites and even cooked some Moroccan food.Yummy!!!
We look forward to having you come here again and again.
We visited a local waterfall by motorbike and had a great… read more