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Yamantaka
Joined: 24 Nov 2016 Posts: 3
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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 10:32 am Post subject: Question about teaching in China for August? |
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Hi, I am currently an English teacher based in Japan. I work full-time (at a university) but I have had some work experience in China in the (distant) past and I would really love to teach there again in a way that won't interfere with my full-time job schedule. That means that it would be in August.
I think there are some specialized niches that I could fill. But is this an impossible idea? To find a teaching job in China for August only?
Additionally, does anyone know about any English-teaching conferences which take place in China?
Thanks for any advice you can offer. |
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OhBudPowellWhereArtThou
Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Posts: 1168 Location: Since 2003
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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 10:38 am Post subject: |
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What special skills do you possess? The process starts with a self-evaluation, then research to place yourself in a special position.
For example, if you have a nursing background, you could teach medical terminology at a medical school. (Such positions exist).
Do some homework. |
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Yamantaka
Joined: 24 Nov 2016 Posts: 3
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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 12:30 pm Post subject: |
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OhBudPowellWhereArtThou wrote: |
Do some homework. |
Yeah, I'm currently at the beginning of the homework-doing process.
I've taught in universities in Japan and the US for about 10 years. I've done intensive writing programs, study-abroad programs, Business English. Mainly at the university level. I've also studied Chinese for quite a few years, so I think I could at least offer some Mandarin to my students. |
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OhBudPowellWhereArtThou
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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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Yamantaka wrote: |
OhBudPowellWhereArtThou wrote: |
Do some homework. |
Yeah, I'm currently at the beginning of the homework-doing process.
I've taught in universities in Japan and the US for about 10 years. I've done intensive writing programs, study-abroad programs, Business English. Mainly at the university level. I've also studied Chinese for quite a few years, so I think I could at least offer some Mandarin to my students. |
Wait. Whom to you intend to teach? Chinese students or non-Chinese students? Your marketability as a Mandarin teacher in China is pretty slim. Think about it. |
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Yamantaka
Joined: 24 Nov 2016 Posts: 3
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 10:55 am Post subject: |
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OhBudPowellWhereArtThou wrote: |
Yamantaka wrote: |
OhBudPowellWhereArtThou wrote: |
Do some homework. |
Yeah, I'm currently at the beginning of the homework-doing process.
I've taught in universities in Japan and the US for about 10 years. I've done intensive writing programs, study-abroad programs, Business English. Mainly at the university level. I've also studied Chinese for quite a few years, so I think I could at least offer some Mandarin to my students. |
Wait. Whom to you intend to teach? Chinese students or non-Chinese students? Your marketability as a Mandarin teacher in China is pretty slim. Think about it. |
Uh, I was thinking of Chinese students? When I said "offer" I didn't mean teach Mandarin. I meant-- you know-- be able to communicate with students and staff a bit more effectively? |
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