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Ajarn Mikey
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Hi, I'm Mikey and I'm an ESL teacher that specializes in testing and grammar, but I also love making videos of my art, travels, and just general teacher life too!
Summer in Hawaii: Honolulu 2024 Video 3
I'm halfway through my Hawaiian summer and I'm sooooo tired haha. Anyways, here is my laziest vlog ever but week 3 of catching up with the homies was a success! Went to visit my undergraduate university with my old roomie, and checked out some other places around HNL too!
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Summer in Hawaii: Honolulu 2024 Video 2
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Hola amigos, This is week two in Hawaii, and it was a busy week! Teaching, meeting up with a friend from SF, A relaxing weekend at the beach with friends and puppies, and just general running around! Hope you're well! -Mike
Summer in Hawaii: Honolulu 2024 Video 1
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Hi friends :) Just hanging out in Hawaii for the summer doing a little teaching, and a lot of reconnecting with people I've missed very, very much. This video is just me getting set up at my old school and some catching up with friends. Aloha ;)
Duolingo English Test (DET) Task 17: A guide to the SPEAKING SAMPLE
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Are you taking the DET? In this video I talk about the seventeenth task - the speaking sample! Come hang out and listen to my point of view as an ESL teacher who works in testing. We'll talk about what to expect for the task, look at some sample questions, talk about how you are scored, listen to two of my sample responses, and then analyze one of them! We are almost finished with this series! :D
Idioms! Video 12: bells and whistles; to be a late bloomer
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Two more idioms I used this past week during my classes. Hope this helps!
Phrasal Verbs 9: show off, die down, hold on and bring up.
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This past week I used these phrasal verbs while I was teaching, so I wrote them down and made a video! For show off, die down, hold on (and hold off), and bring up (and grow up)! I'll show you some examples and then we'll talk about the definitions.
Five Gay Slangs in 2024!
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Happy Pride everybody! A request brought me here so let's cover some frequent slangs in my daily life! Video about ballroom: czcams.com/video/okS1kJc1BCs/video.htmlsi=3oVYzdiYfFmlRoln
DET (Duolingo English Test) Task 16: A guide to the WRITING SAMPLE
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Are you taking the DET? In this video I talk about the sixteenth task - the writing sample! Come hang out and listen to my point of view as an ESL teacher who works in testing. We'll talk about a step-by-step process you can use to write, some tips, and I'll show you my writing from an example question! Let's goooooooo!
Idioms! Video 11: to catch someone off guard
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I used this one in a lesson last week! And I also explain a "sister" idiom - to let your guard down. Anyways, everybody say iDiOmsSsSssss! :D
Idioms! Video 10: it boils down to
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Heard this one when I was scrolling through tick tock so naturally, I said it's time for a video. :)
Idioms! Video 9: to be an uphill battle
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Hi idiom people! Just an idiom I used in conversation recently. If you have any idiom questions, let me know!
Phrasal Verbs 8: Snitch on, Loosen up, Take it out on, Tone it down
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This past week I used these phrasal verbs while I was teaching, so I wrote them down and made a video! For SNITCH ON, LOOSEN UP, TAKE IT OUT ON, TONE IT DOWN I'll show you some examples and then we'll talk about the definitions. Oh! And I have a short exercise at the end ;) Enjoy!
Duolingo English Test (DET) Task 15: A guide to LISTEN AND RESPOND and SUMMARIZE THE CONVERSATION
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Are you taking the DET? In this video I talk about the fifteenth task - listen and respond (which also includes "summarize the conversation")! Come hang out and listen to my point of view as an ESL teacher who works in testing. We'll talk about what to expect for the tasks, listen to a sample, talk about tips, and go over how to approach the writing summary! Links: official DET guide (PDF): I t...
Life Update: April 2024
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So.....Duolingo video 15 is pretty instense and I'm still editing it BUT LUCKILY I've been putting this video together for a few weeks lol. So, while I work on the Duolingo video here are some updates on what I'm doing now, decisions I've made after Mexico, and what I'm planning for my future. :D
How to Learn a Language! My tips, tricks, and methods!
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How to Learn a Language! My tips, tricks, and methods!
Phrasal Verbs 7: Branch out, Lean into, and Run through.
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Phrasal Verbs 7: Branch out, Lean into, and Run through.
Phrasal Verbs Video 6: Pick, Take, and Bring
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Phrasal Verbs Video 6: Pick, Take, and Bring
Duolingo English Test (DET) Task 14: A guide to TITLE THE PASSAGE
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Duolingo English Test (DET) Task 14: A guide to TITLE THE PASSAGE
TOEFL Integrated Speaking Task: I Don't Understand the Listening! What do I do?
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TOEFL Integrated Speaking Task: I Don't Understand the Listening! What do I do?
Duolingo English Test (DET) Task 13: A guide to IDENTIFY THE IDEA
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Duolingo English Test (DET) Task 13: A guide to IDENTIFY THE IDEA
Puerto Vallarta Video 4: Cascada El Salto (Dry), Cascadas Mismaloya (FAIL), and my bestie visits PV!
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Puerto Vallarta Video 4: Cascada El Salto (Dry), Cascadas Mismaloya (FAIL), and my bestie visits PV!
The Truth about TEACHING ENGLISH in Thailand! Finding a Job, Salary, Qualifications & Suggestions!
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The Truth about TEACHING ENGLISH in Thailand! Finding a Job, Salary, Qualifications & Suggestions!
Porch vs. Veranda? House Exterior Vocabulary!
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Porch vs. Veranda? House Exterior Vocabulary!
Puerto Vallarta: Video 3 - Mirador de la Cruz, Mismaloya, and Playa Palito Verde!
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Puerto Vallarta: Video 3 - Mirador de la Cruz, Mismaloya, and Playa Palito Verde!
Puerto Vallarta: Video 2 - Hike to Playa Las Ánimas!
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Puerto Vallarta: Video 2 - Hike to Playa Las Ánimas!
Duolingo English Test (DET) Task 12: A guide to HIGHLIGHT THE ANSWER
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Duolingo English Test (DET) Task 12: A guide to HIGHLIGHT THE ANSWER
Duolingo English Test (DET) Task 11: A guide to COMPLETE THE PASSAGE
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Duolingo English Test (DET) Task 11: A guide to COMPLETE THE PASSAGE
Duolingo English Test (DET) Task 10: A guide to COMPLETE THE SENTENCES
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Duolingo English Test (DET) Task 10: A guide to COMPLETE THE SENTENCES
Why are you like very girly? It is very ugly of you to be like this. Be yourself!
Thank you
Gay
goood got your boba
@@neonpuss after 10 thousand years lol 🥹
1:08 omg i just ate kimchi tonight!
@@neonpuss isn't it so good!! Nom nom nom 🐷
Very understandable. Thanks fam!
No problem ! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
you ate this uppp
nOt a CrUmB tO bE fOuNd 🙃
✨ Werk! ✨
Yes mamaaaa
slide to the left slide to the right
Get funky!
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i want to prepare college and job interview can you help me
Sure! Magarret9@gmail.com 🙂🙂
can we have gay slang series😮💅
Oh let's do it! 🤸🏽♂️🤸🏽♂️🤸🏽♂️
Somehow I just can't take my eyes off the nipples behind your head😮
production score is 80 how can i increase i got 105 in DET test which is denied by abroad university they need 110 overall and 100 each i worried
Hi, you can email me if you want, so I can hear a speaking sample. That would help me see what the problem is. Magarret9@gmail.com
Good to see how your life with S &P is going well! Love you!
2:50 Geez so beautiful
King of the Wild realness 👑 10’s across the board, stand to the side
Hi Mikey 🙋🏽 Thanks a lot for your brilliant video 😀 I'm actually a non-native speaker holding a non-ESL bachelor's degree but I have both TESOL and CELTA certificates, and band 8.0 in IELTS. Unfortunately, I didn't have any luck in finding a school job in Thailand as nearly all of them wanted native speakers and maybe with some exceptions, they considered europeans. I was wondering to ask, how is it if a non-native, middle eastern guy wants to teach in private language schools (tutoring schools)? Are they also extremely picky about nationality? And how do you suggest me to find those tutoring schools? Is it only Ajarn or are there any other sources? Also, do you think that universities also have an extreme preference towards native speakers or are they a bit more fair? Recently, I've been thinking of getting a masters degree in ESL so I have some pretty good milestones. But being constantly rejected by schools made me start loosing my faith in finding a job in Thailand. Nevertheless, I still really want to make it there. I mean, a lot of sources are telling people that non-native speakers stand a good chance in finding a job in Thailand but I'm quite sure that this is not true in case someone's planning to teach in schools. I would really appreciate your insight. I wish you a lot success for your future endeavors 🎉
Hey there! We should talk sometime! I might be able to give you some feedback after speaking with you. 8 on the IELTS is pretty good! 1) private language schools or tutoring schools - you could look on Facebooks and try different search options like 'English school ______ (city). And then message them about openings or vacancies. 2) university preference - they usually prefer native speakers, but I think at universities there is more they have to consider. They have to consider what they can do with you because at university their teachers need to be able to teach so many things. Not just English, but difference subjects like linguistics, or research classes, literature, etc. If a teacher is only qualified to teach general English, the university can't use them as much vs. someone who has experience teaching other liberal arts subjects. Universities are higher education, so their preference is definitely your versatility as a teacher (which comes from more experience and more education like a Masters or PhD. My university hired a lot* of Indonesians because a lot of them had experience with research and other subjects. 3) What schools did you apply to? Ajarn.com is great but it is also a very well-known source, so if you applied to those jobs the chances are there are many other people applying to the same jobs, so more competition. Anyways, hope this helps but don't give up!
Thank you so much, its helps a lot. I'm waiting for next one
No problem!! 🙂✨✨✨
This is fiji
Can you do an updated one for 2024? How have things changed?
This is a good idea! Oh wow everything has changed!
ugh the spiderrrrrs
Nope nope nope 🙅🏽♀️
i like this kind of content 😀 thank you for recommending it to me. small question do you follow your own list to teach or the school provides you some rules to maintain? due to I have seen you have a really large binder which is about to explode 😂 and you class seems quite small. is the class specifically just for teaching english ? thankd you again have a good day
Haha my binders are still exploding 💥 Every school I have taught at provides some materials, but you will find that you will always need to make/find your own materials too. And this class had about 15 people. They were a B2/C1 class learning general English :)
hey 👋 thank you for your informative and enjoyable video 😊I could say that you are either an English native or probably English is your second language but like your mother tongue due to your speak english smoothly. I’m currently learning English (so my apologies if I’m using the wrong words ) and working on changing my career as well as making English my priority and mostly my highlight in this project, I know I have a lot in my plate to reach a proficiency level (especially in speaking). I have some questions to ask you if you don’t mind: 1-as a non-native speaker in English (french like me for instance) who never has got a teaching degree (credentials) and do not have any teaching experiences as well however wants to start up. what should I do to reinforce the opportunity? 2-you talked about CELTA exam and said, it’s a light bonus to get (sorry i don’t remember the word you used for)( I have watched your video without subtitles so i might be missing something 😅) but i thought CELTA in foreign countries is a big deal to get and much better than TEFL or TOEFL. am i wrong ? 3-are you directly a teacher or an assistant , i watched some videos where the person was with others teachers so she/he was considered as an assistant in the class. Maybe for elementary school. I hope you could help me out with my questions 😅 have a wonderful day.
Hey friend! Great questions! 1. There are a lot of teachers in Thailand who are not native :D I've met some from Italy, Spain, Germany, and many from other Southeast Asian countries too! However, most places need to see that you are proficient in English. Many places require proof or evidence of C1 level English. So, most non-native teachers must show a test score that proves this. Most places I have seen use the IELTS, so I would suggest working on an English exam like that. When schools interview you, they will also expect C1 level speaking, so these tests are very helpful to train for that level. 2. The more certifications you have, the better your chance is of getting a job. If you only have an IELTS or TOEFL score, great, and you can probably find a job in elementary, middle, or high schools. If you have an IELTS / TOEFL score + a CELTA, it would be ever better so you can compete with other candidates who have teaching experience. Also, if you are going to teach, then having a teaching certificate would help you a lot when you start. Otherwise, you might be very stressed with the. new experience (but it is a lot of fun too). I would recommend an IELTS score and a CELTA. 3. I have definitely been a teacher since 2012 :D You can see me teach a little bit in this video from 0:00-7:30 - czcams.com/video/mksj9t3_LLk/video.html
I can’t wait to do this.
It was great!! When are you going!?
Aloha Mikey!. I love listening to you speak Spanish. I've never been to Puerto Vallarta. I really enjoy watching your video. Big hug and good luck.
Aw thanks. Hopefully my Spanish improves! 😅
So helpful, ty <3, taking the exam on Saturday.
Good luck!!!!! You're gonna smash it! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
@@AjarnMikeyI passed ❤
@@kkaroli.k omg congrats! You did it!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
thank you so much!! im having trouble finding this question type videos but then i found yours :) very easy to understand
Thank you for watching!! 🙂
Are you a native people speaking for native people ? I didnt catch that sorry
Yes I'm indigenous to the americas but always learning more! 🙂
can you point me in the direction of your sources? thanks for the video!
They're all cited in the description! 🙂
This is great lol! Love the info
Thanks!!!! 🙏🏽
😍😍😍😍
Thank you for your help!
No problem! 😄
😻 *Promo sm*
Underrated video! Thank u for the help! Love uu <3
😃😃😃
I was at your dad's house yesterday. I hear you'll be in Roanoke in June?? Hope to see you! Love, Auntie L!
Woow great thanks💙
Bad Ass!!! Awesome.
Aw Hi Mono! ✨💙
Wtf
I am of European ancestry, and I am really enjoying this series. Why? Because the original people of Europe were indigenous tribes. The Celts, Druids, Picts, Bretons, Sami, and many more. They had a nature based spirituality. They did not worship a god from the Middle East. That came later. The point being that those Christians of European ancestry throwing all the Biblical attitude around don’t even know their own roots. To make matters worse the imperialist European version euthanized their own indigenous people and assimilated the rest. That is a broad stroke European context. Christianity was an empire building process as you have noted that has not only blinded the countries they colonized, but also their own people. They are not teaching that in all Western Civilization courses! Now that little rant is over, I want to say Thank you for this series because for those of us who want to go beyond the current cultural limitations, we need all the help we can get. I find a nice start here. ❤
Clearly, you are both educational and entertaining. Something we could all use more of imho. Thank you!
Awww thank you!!! 🥹💜
Wonderful art! I'm in awe of your work. I am hoping to get good enough to design birthday cards for friends.
Thanks! And you should they would love it! Always more meaningful 🧡
@@AjarnMikey Thank so much for the encouragement . Even as a little kid, I was and remain in awe of the angularity, power and grace of the male form. To capture this in art is my goal. Have a great 2023!
Hermoso 💚 artista
Also, I noticed you haven't posted much recently. I know you're probably busy with your new job and all, but I think you owe it to your paying subscribers -- particularly those like myself who also support you on Patreon -- to put out more content. I, for one, would appreciate more dance videos in front of sacred Thai monuments. I know some people find them offensive, but I think they're incredibly moving. That is all.
Omg i can't with you lol
Hey, Ajarn. Just wanted to send you a private message to follow up on our conversation. Looks like I won't be able to visit you this November after all :( It became too difficult to coordinate the trip this month. I very much look forward to seeing you soon (perhaps next year) and sharing such Thai delicacies as the famous gecko egg!
Wait, did I not reply to that email 😅
Omg I love it!
yaasssss
Nice pretty good
Thanks! ☺️
Wdf is this dawg
Good job keep it up
Thanks 😊