A Day in The Life of an English Teacher in China
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
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A day in a life of an English teacher in China follows Cassandra on her journey to work. Cassandra has been teaching English in China for over two years in Shanghai.
Like most teachers in China, Cassandra has settled into regular teaching schedule, enjoys eating local food on the way to work and uses public transport.
However, as an English teacher in China, no two days are the same. Each day is an opportunity to teach a new class, share new experiences and even enjoy some time with friends after work.
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Thanks for watching Cassandra's video. If you have any questions about teaching English in China, please ask and we'll do our best to help!
I will be working in a Adult center in Beijing, I noticed everyone in this video is wearing Uniforms, is it like that at the Adult center, everyone wearing uniforms?
Hi Jacqueline, thanks for your message. This was filmed at one of our kids and teens schools. We don't have uniforms at our adult centres. The dress code is smart/business casual.
Hello. Currently I’m in school in order to become a Bilingual/Dual Language teacher. I was wondering what are the requirements for me to apply to teach aboard in programs such as yours. Thank you very much.
Hi! I am planning to work there in Shanghai. I hope you can give me some tips to live and work there well. Though I am still on the process of my requirements but hopefully I can hear a glimpse of how you interact with your students. 😇
Hi Elide, thanks for getting in touch. The requirements are based on the visa requirements for the countries that we hire in. At the moment, you need to hold a bachelor's degree in any subject. You need to be a passport holder (or be able to obtain a passport) from one of the following countries: UK, USA, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa. You will also need a 120-hour TEFL certificate. EF can offer a TEFL sponsorship for successful candidates who don't yet have a TEFL. You can learn more at www.englishfirst.com/teachenglish
Really interesting to see what a typical day looks like! I always liked having a later start on the weekdays
Can we see an apartment tour?
Hi Bre, thanks for the message. We can look into this for you.
I know that "man with a violin" statue - that's on JiangSu / WuDing corner! It's a nice neighborhood.
Dmitry you should have your own statue in Shanghai now!
Hi. I am interested in having the opportunity to teach abroad. I'm currently an assistant teacher for PreK students. I have a BA in psychology. Would I qualify for a teaching opportunity in your program or would i need other credentials?
I can answer that for you. Requirements, in general, are the following: Bachelors Degree (Any) from an English speaking country, 120 Hr TEFL course (This can be done online, however, make sure the online academy you choose doesn't have the word online on the qualification), a police clearance (for obvious reasons) and some experience in teaching will get you the higher paying positions. I am moving to Shanghai in May to teach English as well. Let me know if you need any help or more information. :)
Hi, Niel is correct. Your BA in psychology is okay as long as you get a 120-hour TEFL certificate. Like Niel said, this can be done online. EF can also sponsor your TEFL qualification if you are successful with an interview. You can learn more about positions at www.englishfirst.com/teachenglish
@@niel19861 Watching this in 2019! I'm guessing you already moved! How do you like it there so far??
@@LakiaInspires hi would also like to join you...how can i contact you please....giftednancy2015@gmail.com
I love the video. China sounds like an amazing place. How were you able to find housing? Is it expensive?
Hi Sonya
Although some schools in the smaller cities provide housing, on the whole, EF doesn’t. Although housing can be a concern for most of our new teachers, we have found that it is better if you get to choose your living situation. If you prefer to live alone, you can live alone. If you prefer to save money and live with roommates, you are free to do so. You can choose where you live, who you live with and choose to live in the part of town that you like. When you arrive, we will provide two weeks hotel stay for you, so that you have time to house hunt.
During your onboarding training, you will have a session on housing, so you know what to look for, and we’ll put you in touch with English speaking housing agents so that you can find the right place for you :)
Hope this helps!
Erica
Thank you
So cool to see inside the centers!
What is a "quay" Cassandra mentions as currency in Shanghai? I thought it was called yuan or RMB?
Good question! "kuai" is the colloquial term for yuan or RMB - you'll hear all three words used in China. Have you ever been to China or Shanghai?
I have...I was in Shenzhen back in 2000, and Suzhou in 2007
Oh amazing! Which city did you prefer? Next time you should try and see Shanghai - it's an amazing city too!
Both were such different experiences I can't really choose, I'd have to go back to refresh my memory...As for Shanghai, coincidentally enough, I should be heading there as part of EF in a few months...See you soon :)
Amazing! That's so exciting :) we look forward to having you onboard with us! Shanghai is a brilliant choice. Let us know if you need any further information about anything :)
4.45pm to 8.15pm is quite short for classes?
Great video!!is it possible to become an english teacher even if you are not a native speaker? TIA
I’m trying to learn mandarin now, deciding on what to go into. What are the requirements for teaching? How is everything overall?
Hi, you can learn more about the requirements here ua-cam.com/video/yoQ4c0qyVTE/v-deo.html
Nice video..great work
I am planning to their in Shanghai, China. I hope you can give me some tips to live and work there well.
A day in the life of a teacher in Russia and/or Indonesia? Both the website and the vids have very little on Russia in particular.
Did you get a new phone when you went to China?
Hi there :) you can easily buy new phones here depending on whether you need a new one or not. Apple and Huawei are widely used across China and there are many other good local brands.
Thanks, Erica
With an unlocked phone, you could just buy a new Chinese SIM card at airport the moment you arrive or later at any street corner near where you stay.
Hi there, I have completed the TEFL course and I have a diploma in graphic design and I am studying towards the advanced diploma in graphic design and looking for a teaching job overseas. I am from South Africa and currently reside in Cape Town.
Hi Imraan, thanks for getting in touch. Do you have a bachelor's degree as well?
Hi, no I dont have a degree. Thanks
Hey, I hope you are doing well.
I have a question for you. I live in India and I also want to teach English in China. I am graduate ( B.com ). What all the things do I need to take care of? Do I need some specific certificates?
Hi Rahul
Having a Bachelor's degree is a requirement to teach with EF. However, due to local visa regulations for English teachers, only passport holders from thee UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa (for China only), China, Indonesia or Russia can be considered for our job openings.
Warm regards
Erica
It's 8 - 15 pm and you just finished all your classes? (...is that a long day?)
Hi Rob, most teachers start after 1pm, so it is a normal work day in terms of hours. But not all of these are spent in class.
Unreal hey?the chinese teaching assistants I used to work with did a 12 hours shift, lived in school and were paid 1500rmb a month!!!
Can you use whatsapp , facebook and youtube in China?
Hello
Nice to meet you
I'm youssef from Morocco I'm really interested in teaching English I have a bachelor degree in English literature , could you please tell which schools that I should apply to ,I would be do glad to hear from you
Hi Youssefi
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, due to local visa regulations for English teachers, only passport holders from the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa (for China only), China, Indonesia or Russia can be considered for our job openings. Wishing you all the best!
Best, Erica
@@EFenglishfirst.WorkAbroad I'm really glad to hear from you if you don't mind to be my advisor in case if need your help in English language this is my WhatsApp number +212635550072
I would be so happy to hear from you
A good insight into real life working in China.
She only taught from 5-8 essentially? Is that a standard day?
hi what if i just go for a short curse of english in a institute , instead of being 5 years at university , i want to teachinc english but if i pick institute i dunno if that would b valit for working abroad
One question only!
How much do you earn a month? Because I don't think 13,000+RMB a MONTH in Shanghai/Beijing that I have been offered by EF will cut it... No way that's possible?!?!?!?!?!?!? If it is, HOW?
Vladyslav Stasiuk yeah, that's not very good at all.
I agree! I just got offered the position but don't know how I would survive at all
Hi Vladyslav, thanks for your question. This is something we get asked alot as people often compare the salary to US$ and the cost of living in the US. But in China it's a very competitive salary and you can live a comfortable life here as well as save and travel around Asia. Hope this helps! You can find out more here: www.englishfirst.com/esl-jobs/spend-save-tefl-teachers-salary/
I currently live in China, not in Shanghai or Beijing. However, I was told by a lot of peers that if you work/live in those cities to not accept anything less than 20,000 RMB. Hope that helps !
Teley Q did you Accept the position?
a 1 hour commute?
Hi Aashik, teachers can choose where they live in relation to where their teaching center is, so some people don't mind commuting for 40 minutes-1 hour, whereas some people would prefer to be a 5 minute walk away from work. It all depends on where you'd prefer to live :)
how can I teach Chinese in the US
so really she only worked about three hours a day? started about 4:45 and quit about 8:00 pm, so about three hours of work?? is that typical? even though she started at 2p.m. allright about six hours total. Is that true? does she get paid for 8 hours or only on the clock for actual time? is there a set salary no matter how long a day she teaches? just curious as to how this works.
Hi Loretta, thanks for getting in touch.
Cassandra made this video as a snapshot of an average day. The video doesn't cover everything that a teacher does at EF, but offers a good insight. Typically, teachers will teach 4 hours per day and have time for lesson planning as well. A typical work week is 40 hours in total, which is an 8 hour day.
You will be paid a set salary no matter how long the day is. During busy periods, you may be asked to come in an hour earlier, but you will also be given this time back at another time.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any more.
Thanks
Erica
This is a weekday schedule. You might and often will do 8 hours of real time (8x60 min.) teaching a day on the weekends. I usually spent 10 to 12 hours at work on Saturdays and Sundays. You will also other things like testing and interviewing potential students, demo classes or even participating in marketing events. Weekends are hard. My calves and my lower back always suffered on the weekends. I've never been given anytime time off to compensate for extra work or overtime i did for EF. Never ever
How do you apply for this? Im a british passport holder and im getting my degree in english language and linguistics.
Hi, you can apply at www.englishfirst.com/teachinchina
You can add my Linkedin : An Jiao
Is it mandatory to have a bachelor degree to be able to teach english in china?
Yes it is :) The visa regulations in China require all of our employees to have a bachelor's degree in order to work and live here.
@@EFenglishfirst.WorkAbroad I must disagree. I'm going to do a teaching placement in Shanghai and I'm in my second year. I'm already accepted on the programme and there are no problems with visas. But that maybe has to do with me being a student :)
@@oktawiavantienderen8812are you teaching at EF English First in Shanghai?
Might going to S korea but my buddy told China was better. What you think? How long have you been in China and do you like it. Do you miss home
Hi Oliver, thanks for getting in touch. It is difficult to compare the two countries and say which one is better. They both have their pros and cons. In terms of travel and work opportunities, China looks like a very good option. China is a large country with a long history. There are lots to see and do, and getting around the country is easy and affordable thanks to the large bullet train network. I have been here for almost 3 years, and it has been incredible. From time to time I do miss home but the experience is worth it. The final decision is down to you. I recommend that you speak to a few different people and ask about their experiences, but go with your gut.
I want to teach English in china.Do guide me plz.i am from Pakistan . I am an English teacher and a master trainer to train government teachers to teach English.
Hi Mantasha, thanks for getting in touch. Unfortunately, we wouldn't be able to hire you at the moment. Due to government visa regulations we can only hire candidates who are passport holders from, the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa.
EF English First Thanks for your reply but you know this is so disappointing that only English native speaker are hired everywhere even if they have only TEFL certificate. I have studied English Literature and Linguistics at college and University level. Than I did B.Ed and qualified my Competitive exam as English Subject specialist at Provincial level.I have more than 8 years experience in teaching English and as English Master Trainer with British Council but when ever I apply abroad I recieve the same answer " only people from America, Canada, England, Australia can be hired"
It sometimes makes me think ,why I studied English? My students are following me and rushing for English subject .Will they face the same disappointment? Isn,t it a big question? Being a teacher you can understand what I mean.
Thanks
Hi Mantasha, thanks for following up. We understand your frustration. We often see a lot of qualified candidates miss out on opportunities based on nationality. Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do about this. We have to abide by the rules of the countries that we work in to ensure the legal protection of our teachers. Should there be a change in policy, we would love to hear from you.
Hi Mantasha, thanks for following up. We understand your frustration. We often see a lot of qualified candidates miss out on opportunities based on nationality. Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do about this. We have to abide by the rules of the countries that we work in to ensure the legal protection of our teachers. Should there be a change in policy, we would love to hear from you.
EF English First Thank you so much! Let's see. May be there is a good change somewhere in the near future. Anyways, thank you much.
Bro I’m gonna do that too and ik both languages so it’s easier 😂
LiterallyJustKenny what is easier? Teaching English in China. I want to teach there as well.
Show me a day in the life of a black or asian foreign teacher.
Im sure she’s a fine teacher, but I’m a little surprised that she is allowed to teach with such unkempt hair 😬 Seems distracting.