If you’ve just graduated your probably wondering, what’s next? It’s common knowledge that entering the real world is a scary and intimidating process. For some of you the direction you’d like to go in may be clear, for others, it may not be so straightforward. Maybe you’ve still got the urge to travel and see more of the world before starting your career. If that’s the case, I’m here to tell you it’s alright.
Teaching English in China will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a whole new culture, acquire new language and professional skills, and take your time learning about the world beyond your borders all whilst developing your employability skills. So without a doubt, teaching English abroad is one of the most popular and structured ways for recent university graduates to go abroad and check off most of those boxes, but it’s not for everyone. Before you pack your bags and jet off to start teaching abroad, here’s a couple of questions you’ll need to ask yourself.
Why do I want to teach abroad, and in China specifically?
It may look glamorous to relocate to a foreign country, but it’s important to consider the reasons why you want to make the move beyond adding some exciting updates to your social media accounts. Maybe you’ve never left your home country before, perhaps China is a place you’ve always wanted to visit, it could be that the chance to learn a foreign language is what appeals to you. Whatever your reasons, think about them seriously and it will make your time that abroad that much more meaningful and enjoyable.
How much do I actually like teaching?
You may think that teaching a language you already know will be easy, it’s not. It involves lesson planning, grading, catering to different ability levels, and obviously, managing a large group of foreign children, and the job will have its surprises. But with these challenges come the rewards, the number of skills that you will learn will be applicable in many fields and roles outside the classroom, public speaking, planning, management, teamwork, and much more.
All these skills will certainly benefit you no matter what direction your career may take, so if your looking to add to your CV, teaching abroad is certainly the easiest. What are you waiting for?
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