|
|
|
Project: Paid Teaching English in China
Volunteer: Greg Cheney
 |
So far fantastic! I am in the middle of my 4th week of teaching in a primary school and I am really enjoying the whole thing. I am told that the kids love my classes, which is even better!
The 4-week teacher training in Beijing was fantastic and I had a wicked time! I'd be up a creek without a paddle without it and all the trainers we had there were brilliant.
I made a lot of good friends up there and I am meeting up with them again in the October holidays to go off and explore. I am planning to visit Dongguan, then Macau and Hong Kong, which should be fun!
The teaching itself is really fun and satisfying. I can feel happy when I walk away from the class knowing that these kids will benefit from something I have taught them.
The volunteer accommodation is good considering, a little basic but when you're here for a year it can very easily be made into home! |
In my opinion this is a great programme in that it enables people to mix teaching and travelling around China in the school holidays. It really allows you to experience the real China instead of what the tourist companies want you to see.
China is fantastic - the odd tropical storm never hurt anyone! The local people stare in fascination and the people you meet are so happy to meet you and to be able to say they know a westerner…it's unbelievable! In all, an amazing and life changing experience that I'd recommend to anyone!!
 Further information on the Paid Teaching English Programme in China
Return to Asia Travel Stories
|
|
