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Description

This is a unique opportunity for those ambitious and adventurous people who want to experience and live in the 'real' China.

This program provides you with the opportunity to get paid work in China as an English teacher. During your time in China, you will work as an English teacher, study the Chinese language and learn all about the culture. In the school holidays you will have the chance to travel the country. You will be able to choose where you want to be, and what age group you would like to teach, and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.

This program provides you the unique opportunity to get a paid job in China as an English teacher. During the first 4 Weeks, there will be an intense training to get prepared for the teaching experience in pleasant city of Yangshuo.

After completion of your training, you will get to choose where you wish to be placed. Our staff will do their very best to meet you exact requirements.

There will be 24/7 support throughout your placement.

Highlights

In order to help you become a committed and confident teacher, we will provide you with a 4-week Introduction and training period in Yangshuo. This will involve some teacher training but additionally the chance to learn about Chinese culture, customs, language and land (on various excursions).
The training will be focused on how to manage a class, what to teach and how to behave yourself in a Chinese classroom. Throughout this training you will also learn more about the Chinese culture but in a different way.

Part 1 - Beijing Weekend/Guilin Weekend

You will get to know the staff, your fellow participants and also the local area. You will gain an understanding of Chinese customs and culture and will also have survival Chinese language lessons. These lessons will help you get by during your time in China! You will also get to meet local students and visit nearby schools.

Beijing Weekend:
This is your chance to experience the capital of China: to explore the famous Great Wall, walk through the streets of the Forbidden City, visit the amazing Birds Nest National Stadium, Water-cube and experience the colourful local life in the largest city centre square in the world- the Tiananmen Square and check the shopping possibilities at the Wangfujing Street, Xoiushui street etc.

Guilin Weekend:
Here you will get to visit the Jingjiang Mausoleum and Solitary Beauty Peak and Ming Emperors Palace; walk in the center of the city and along Li-river to enjoy the night market, Sun-Moon Towers, Central Square etc.

Part 2 - Chinese Culture
You will get to understand more about the Chinese culture, such as the family concept, different forms of greetings, school systems, student characteristics etc. You will also have lessons of Chinese Calligraphy, Paper crafting, and Taichi etc. You'll get to go on various excursions, such as boating on Li River, cycling to the Big Banyan Tree, climbing Moon Hill etc.

Part 3 - Learning How to Teach
You will learn more about how to Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), specifically for Chinese students. In TEFL courses, you will learn the courses both theoretically and practically, including: thorough analysis on what makes a good teacher, classroom management, language awareness, intonation awareness, textbooks analysis, classroom activities and 'how to teach 4 skills': speaking, listening, reading and writing etc.

You will observe the lessons both from Chinese English teachers and experienced foreign teachers, both from public schools and private training centers; both teenager students and adult learners.

Part 4 - The Teaching Practice
You will firstly practice teaching your peers and students in the local schools. You will also have the chance to join in 'English Corner' (a formal way to practice English). This is to make sure you are confident in the classroom before beginning your teaching placement. At the end of this training you will have a party to celebrate!

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Qualifications

* Minimum age 19, maximum 50 years old(special cases can be discussed)
* Minimum 5 months commitment
* Must hold a University degree
* Native speaker or equivalent English ability (All applicants will have a written test and are interviewed either by phone or Internet to assess their level of English)
* CRB Police Check to work with children
* Full travel & medical insurance
* The participant should be willing to teach minimum 15 hours of English
* Willing to dress and behave properly
* People who have Asian roots may have less choice in placements. This is due to the attitude of schools in China, who may not believe you are a native speaker of English.
* Necessary vaccinations
* Necessary flights & visas

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Salary/Pay

The average salary for a regular foreign teacher with the training is between 600 - 1000 USD per month (depending upon chosen location) with a minimum teaching time of 20 hours per week. This is enough to cover your living expenses. The introductory teacher training will cost 1100. This includes all food, accommodation, training + TEFL certificate, airport pickup and 24 hour support.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 2-10

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-3 days

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Global Nomadic Ltd's Mission Statement

Global Nomadic hosts a variety of projects and internships around the world, specially chosen for their ability to enhance career prospects in unique and diverse areas. We seek to specialise in serious placements, catering for those looking to get a foot in the door to the career they aspire to. We put you directly in touch with the project provider, offering a complete and ethical service.

Year Founded

2009