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nickpellatt
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 Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:21 pm Post subject: Re: Another newbie here! |
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| ChairmanMeow wrote: |
Dear fellow Newbie, I will start teaching at the end of the week. I haven't given my in-class techniques a lot of thought yet, but I was wondering how you found adjustment to the new situation - i.e. getting used to things that are so different over here from the States (I assume you're from the States). The negotiation thing has been really tricky for me, its like they think I have tons of money to spend and will rarely reduce the price even a little bit. Also, I am a bit nervous about meeting friends, finding people to hang out with. I'll be in a similar sized town like the one you're in.
Any general tips on how you got adjusted to life teaching over here? Thanks. |
As far as settling in to the cultural differences etc, Im sure you will be fine. First week may be very strange, but also exciting. Just relax and Im sure it will be OK. Meeting friends is also pretty easy. Chinese people are normally pretty friendly and will go out of their way to help a newcomer, especially with things like taking you shopping for essential items. Other FTs may be on hand to help too.
Settling into teaching may be harder...other advice in this thread relates more to that. |
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Gabber1981
Joined: 20 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:30 pm Post subject: Re: FIRST DAY NEWBIE |
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| anjinholuis wrote: |
I'm finally arriving in China on FRIDAY!
The next Monday will be my first day in front of a class of 45 (maybe) at a Normal University in Linyi and I have know idea how to make a strong impression!  
That is, how to get their attention! NO ideas on materials or such.
Any good people out there that could give me some tips?
CAN YOU REMEMBER BACK TO YOUR FIRST EXPERIENCES? 
CHEERS FOR THE INPUT! |
Hey there! I will also be working at Linyi Normal University. My start date is March 15th. Perhaps we will run into one another!
- Gabrielle |
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