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  • Learning And Communicative Strategies August 23, 2012
    Communicative strategies are systematic techniques employed by a speaker to express his meaning when faced with some difficulty and the difficulty here refers to the speaker’s inadequate command of the language used in the interaction (Faerch & Kasper, 1983:16). On the other hand, the term learning strategies has been defined as “the higher-order skills […]
  • Review: Teaching Unplugged by Luke Meddings and Scott Thornbury August 13, 2012
    by Hall Houston About 8 years ago, I read an article titled “Teaching Unplugged” by Scott Thornbury in It’s for Teachers magazine. The article described a new approach to teaching languages that de-emphasized coursebooks and other teaching materials, and stressed real communication between students. This approach was loosely based on a Danish film […]
  • Living and Working in Japan: A guide for US Citizens May 23, 2012
    Japan is a stable, highly developed parliamentary democracy with a modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available, except in coastal areas of Northeast Japan still recovering from the aftermath of the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami. Below is a comprehensive list of all the information you should read before visiting or relocating to […]
  • Experience a New Culture When you Teach English in China May 21, 2012
    The human desire to help others is an innate one. This is why, despite the negative aspects, people are still very attracted to the profession of teaching, notes Thomas Galvin. It has been regarded for centuries as a very noble job, and no doubt this will continue for centuries to come. Many teachers these […]
  • The Importance of Vocabulary Roots in AP English April 16, 2012
    The Advanced placement exams are very important for students, suggests Joseph Paul, as they look very good on the students’ report cards and also help them to get credit in certain universities which helps them to save a major portion of the tuition money demanded from students who have not cleared the exam. The […]
  • Business Translation: A Useful TEFL Sideline? April 8, 2012
    The use of translation in business is heavily underestimated and misunderstood. However translation has a big part to play in business and is rapidly becoming one of the most useful things an organisation can use to get ahead in the business world. Whether it be using in-house translators to transcribe documents, official papers […]
  • How to Judge the Quality of Language Learning Software March 21, 2012
    We all know that learning a language is a great way to enhance the look of your resume! Fortunately, there are lots of different options available to you to help you make that a reality. Out of the vast number of options available to you, the option that provides you with the most […]
  • The worst ELT interview questions… and how to answer them March 12, 2012
    Some friends of Naturegirl123 were talking about interview questions that they got. Here are some difficult ones to answer and suggested answers. What religion are you?/ Are you X religion? This could be a legit question if you’re applying to a religious school. If you have the same religion as the school, simply say […]
  • Invoice factoring as a way of financing your language school March 12, 2012
    You’re looking into alternative ways to keep the finances in order in your burgeoning language school. Why not consider invoice factoring? Please don’t think of invoice factoring as a loan because it’s actually something quite different to that: it is more correctly defined as the acquisition of a financial asset. What does that mean? […]
  • Language Classes… Heat Up Careers! March 9, 2012
    Whether you love the snow or can’t wait until the warmer days of spring, this is a time of year when we all start to get a little stir-crazy, suggests Charlotte Evans. Winter was fun back in December but now the cold temperatures and extra layers of clothing are starting to feel a bit […]

Experience a New Culture When you Teach English in China

The human desire to help others is an innate one. This is why, despite the negative aspects, people are still very attracted to the profession of teaching, notes Thomas Galvin. It has been regarded for centuries as a very noble job, and no doubt this will continue for centuries to come. Many teachers these days feel that there is a growing lack of desire to learn that is afflicting classrooms across the western world. For this reason alone it might be time that you thought about taking a leap to teach English in China.

As China becomes an increasingly open country its citizens realize that they will gain a great advantage by learning English. As a result of their willingness to learn they tend to be attentive, polite, and generally very well behaved. This is where you come in. Nextstepchina.org offers teachers a range of flexible teaching programs ranging from a summer to year long placement. Therefore, when you decide to teach English in China, you have the option to either dip your toe in the water or dive straight in.

Teachers are also pleased to know that they can teach at any level, from elementary right through to university, and even participate in one-on-one tutoring. Teachers are guaranteed 100 hours a month of work at $15 an hour. If this sounds like you it might be time to visit the website and read more about how easy it is for you to teach English in China.

It goes without saying that there is more than education in China. China is a country with a very long history and a culture that continues to be rich and vibrant. Nearly all visitors are amazed by the color and spectacle (not to mention the noise) of the festivals that take place throughout the year. China is home to many impressive tourist spots. These range from The Great Wall to the Ming Tombs, and the world renowned Shanghai Art Museum. In fact, Shanghai is home to no less than 1000 private art galleries.

Earlier we discussed the Next Step teaching programs. However, there are of course many other Chinese language schools situated throughout the country. Most of these (the better ones at least) can be found in Beijing and Shanghai. But where do you start when you are looking for one to teach at? Nextstepchina.org (referred to earlier) is one such website that provides plenty of resources, but there are a number of others as well. Look for Chinese language schools that are well regarded by your peers, and ones that are accredited by the Better Business Bureau.

When you Teach English in China, you will no doubt regard it as an incredible and memorable experience. For the adventurous soul there are a great number of things to see and do right throughout the country. You are also guaranteed to meet teachers and students from across the world. Teaching English in China truly is an easy decision to make.

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Thomas Galvin recommends finding Teach English in China and Chinese Language Programs related information at www.nextstepchina.org/

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