Travel Tree City/State: Beijing or Yangzhou Country: CHINA, CHINA (Beijing) TEACHING CHILDREN IN BEIJING AND YANGZHOU REQUEST MORE INFORMATION »» Travellers Worldwide Suite 2A, Caravelle House 17-19 Goring Road West Sussex UNITED KINGDOM BN12 4AP Phone: 00 44 (0) 1903 502595 www.travellersworldwide.com Program description: Teach gorgeous school children in China in a variety of schools. You choose where, how long for and when. No qualiications needed to teach conversational English. During your project, you will work at one or several schools or language centres in Beijing or Yangzhou (depending on your choice of location). Usually, you will have one main school, where you will work for most of the week. You will then often take two or three lessons at other schools on pre planned days. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT: An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into the Orient and Chinese culture. The enormous satisfaction of helping children and knowing that you made a difference to them. New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development. An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market And best of all ... an unforgettable experience! ABOUT YOUR LESSONS: Your lessons will usually be a combination of teaching from the standard text book and teaching lessons of your own design (although some schools prefer one or other predominantly, and it will always depend on the age range you're working with). Your personal lesson plans can include anything from your hobbies and interests to current affairs and local news as subject matter. Language games always go down extremely well too. The students absolutely adore hearing about your life in England, so make sure to bring photographs of your family and friends to show them. With slight alterations depending on which age group you're teaching, the vast majority of your teaching will usually concentrate on improving the students' conversational English; familiarising them with proper pronunciation and increasing their confidence. They’re often exemplary at English grammar but have had so little practice with spoken English that they make many mistakes... This is where you come in! Sometimes you will be teaching classes on your own, sometimes and sometimes with a Chinese English teacher present – it differs depending on the particular school or centre you are placed at. Usually, you will at least spend the first couple of weeks of your placement assisting a Chinese teacher. Also, there will usually be a classroom assistant present who will assist you with translations. If you are confident in any other subjects, then you can integrate these into your lessons – discussions about the environment and European history are especially popular. It is amazing how facts that we know and take for granted can be fascinating to others. While you may be amazed by the magnitude of the Great Wall or the Forbidden City, your pupils will be equally fascinated by stories of English Kings and Queens - although David Beckham will probably be even more popular! You may also have the chance to help out with “English Activity Time” at some schools – which can include mask making, playing monopoly and other fun activities! ‘English Corner’ is always fun too – students fire all manner of questions at you in order to practice their English! In some schools, you may also have the opportunity to teach science, music, PE, art or drama. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please let us know when you complete your questionnaires. These are all secondary options and must be taken with an English teaching placement, not instead of. You are not expected to be an expert on grammar or literature; the important thing is to help the students speak better English.  If you feel that you are able to give more advanced lessons where appropriate then, of course, please do so. We provide you with a Teaching Suggestions Booklet which has ideas for teaching English, but will also help structuring lessons in other subjects. Video facilities are available in some schools and audio equipment is quite commonplace. Please note that if you are teaching for 1 month or less, you will be paired with another volunteer instead of taking your own classes. ABOUT THE CHINESE EDUCATION SYSTEM: The Chinese education system has been described by the Chinese themselves as a ‘rat race’. Students take frequent exams, competing for limited places, and those who don’t measure up are not able to continue their education. This difficult and competitive system results in the students working extremely long hours (often from 5am to 9pm Monday to Saturday! - don't worry, you don' to work all these hours too...) and the students place great importance upon success in all areas. In fact, they will frequently ask you for extra lessons ... and more extra lessons ... and more extra lessons! It’s also very likely that you'll walk into a class to a round of applause and a big grins all round, which is extremely welcome when you’re a little nervous on your first day! A great deal of the students’ time is spent in very formal class situations, and so your classes, which focus on Spoken English and can include games etc, will be a really welcome break. There is a huge sense of fascination with Western culture and there will be lots of smiles and yells of excitement when you produce photographs of your family or friends or even an English coin! There has been a major drive by the government in recent years to improve the standard of English around the country, as it is of absolutely immense importance for anyone who wants to build a successful career for themselves. Because of this, your presence will really be appreciated and you will most likely be thoroughly spoilt by your school during your placement! ACCOMMODATION: In Beijing you’ll stay in a modern and friendly, central hostel in a lively area, where you will have the chance to meet other backpackers and travellers. In Yangzhou, you will usually live on school campus and share a building with other volunteers and Chinese teachers. All your food is provided. OUR USERS SAY: "The teaching was brilliant, the students were so interested and really funny, and they were always eager and attentive. I was very nervous but then after a few lessons it was a piece of cake and the students helped me to relax" "I would definitely recommend this placement to everyone - anyone with any interest in teaching English abroad, to anyone who wants to visit China and learn about the Chinese way of life. I am very glad that I decided to do this placement  - it has really been worthwhile" - Suhrid Joshi WHAT TO DO NEXT: Talk to us - We're there to help you. Most of our team are ex Travellers volunteers and are ideally qualified to offer advice and guidance because they know what you're looking for. They'll help you find your perfect project - and then make it all happen! If you’d like more information about this or any of our projects, please email or call us! If you’d like to apply for this project, please go to our website and complete the application form. As soon as we receive it, we’ll liaise with you and then start making your travel adventure happen. It’s as easy as that. General program information: Program open to: Everyone Age range: Everyone welcome from 17 years old up to 70+ Travel to site: Varies Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Varies Living arrangements on the program: Varies, Apartment, Group living, Independent Living How long does the program last?: Various Durations What are the dates of this program: Available all year round. Our placements are very flexible, you can choose your own start and finish dates. Not available during school holidays, but you can use this time to travel around the island and explore all the sights. Benefits and advantages of the program: Your work with these underprivileged children and schools will help in so many ways. The end result will be greater confidence and greater opportunities in life for them, whether career-wise or, for the luckier ones, possibly getting into a better university. Why not combine this project with one of the other options in China, including Mandarin lessons? Cost or price of this program: Costs vary depending on how long you want to stay for. Prices start from £645 for 2 weeks and include food and accommodation, 24/7 support and backup before you go and throughout your placement, as well as meeting you at the nearest airport. When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a minimal additional cost. Qualifications required: No qualifications are required, but you must have lots of enthusiasm, patience, adaptability and a sense of adventure! Salary/pay/benefits description: This is a voluntary position and there is a fee to participate which includes all assistance in structuring your placement, your accommodation, support and backup 24/7 from local Travellers staff and meeting you at the nearest airport. Application process Involves: Online application form, CV or Résumé. 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