Monday 27 June 2016

Learn Mandarin and Tai Chi while TEFL in China

A vibrant country with fun filled city lives, serene river towns, a fascinating and captivating language and an economy of growth, China is a place ideal for teaching English abroad. When it comes to ESL jobs, China has the biggest market and more jobs than anywhere else in Asia. It is not just the number of people; the cultural factors play a pivotal role in the size of China’s English teaching market. The interest of the parents wanting their kids being able to speak English is an important aspect especially as China forms significant global links.
Overseas education requires knowledge of high level of English. If the Chinese parents hold keen interest in sending their children for high education abroad, there would be greater demand for English teachers in this education system.


There are plenty of reasons for teachers to choose China for a teaching career:-
A great place to learn Mandarin: One of the best and most obvious is learning the language where you start your job. There is no better way to learn a language than immersing yourself in it and for Mandarin, China is pretty much the best place to do it. Many of the private English schools offer Mandarin lessons either free or discounted as an add-on which gives a great way to get started. 
If you are excited to travel and explore countries, China has a lot to offer, places like- Yellow Mountain, The Great Wall and Dragon bone Rice Terraces etc will be breathtaking.  There is huge amount to see in China and this requires knowledge of the language to support you while communicating with the civilians.
Travelling to a place is not same as living there and being an English teacher in China. It gives a chance to experience a culture which is widely different from the western culture. The book- Myself a Mandarin is a fascinating look into some of the cultural differences.
Learn Tai Chi, China’s great art: Tai Chi is one of the China’s most prominent and ancient arts which have huge benefit on the health of millions of people as thus are practised widely today. It can be described as low impact exercise down in a slow motion. One important aspect of Tai Chi, is its gentleness and lack of pain and strain good for anyone to practice and reap its benefit.
While teaching in China it is recommended to learn Tai Chi in some of the traditional schools. Anyone young or old with any fitness level or flexibility can practice Tai Chi. Some of the best masters in Yangshuo, who are highly qualified and experienced English speaking are passionate about sharing their knowledge of Tai Chi with you.
TEFL course Asia could be your chosen one for a great career in China. TEFL job project gives you the feel of livelihood and culture of students in China. Before joining as a TEFL teacher it is absolutely desirable to learn Mandarin and Tai Chi to enjoy your stay in China. Your knowledge will be an add-on to settle down and mix with the local people. The Chinese students are highly receptive and show their warmth to the new teacher in their classroom. They look up to the teacher as their guide and they grow an attachment with them. As a TEFL teacher your goal should be to update yourself with information regarding the place you are going to take up your job. And learning Mandarin, and Tai Chi would be beneficial for you while you teach and travel.

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