What is it like to teach English in a Chinese Language school and Private schools?
Working in Chinese schools is undoubtedly a different experience, compared to a more professional approach in western schools. Benefits for a foreign teacher in Chinese Language Schools – • Your presence in the school and community is accepted with enthusiasm and pleasure. • It is possible to develop favorable social and professional contacts • Sweeping appreciation from the students. • Opportunity to one with the Chinese community • Be better enlightened about Chinese culture and living. • The TEFL trained teacher will need to be an expert in the basic conversational skills like speaking and listening (you dont have to be a grammar expert, although grammar knowledge doesn’t hurt). • Weekend work is normal • Enjoy a long list of holidays including semester breaks when even regular classes are replaced by entertaining functions and activities. Impediments for a foreign teacher in Chinese-schools • A grossly populated class of 40-45 students. • Variable school timing from 8am 9 pm from S
