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BY: Abu (阿布) I mentioned before that traveling has always been in my blood. And so far this opportunity of living and working overseas is nothing but a dream come true. My decision to teach English in China was not completely random. I had a diploma then went further for a Bachelor degree at the university after which I took a cause in TEFL. After my degree I worked as a teaching assistant (voluntary service) in my University for one year and I always enjoyed working with students. The last year of my study was crucial and at some point I had to decide what I was going to do once I graduate. I knew two things: I was the happiest person in the whole world when I was either traveling or teaching. My First and Second Impressions The education system as a whole in China has many similarities to that of the United States; however, there are also some notable differences, which seem to mainly stem from the large population difference and the culture of the respective countries. I firstly came to China in April 2012 where I worked in a high school in Longshan (a small town located in Hunan province) as well as a part-time English teacher in a training school in the same town, then private learning Centre in Guangrao (Shangdon province) and a Primary school in Jinan (Also in Shangdon). At first, I was a little bit scared, but I quickly adapted to a new teaching environment. I enjoyed my teaching job more and more each day. At Shandong I was overwhelmed with the city – its huge shopping mall, supermarkets with plenty of foreign foods available, cinemas and theaters around, a huge train station and bus station. Something I have not seen in Leiyang. Living in Leiyang Although I have been to lots of cities in china and worked in nice cities in shangdon, Living in Leiyang has been a quite tough for me as I find difficulties in adjusting myself to the life here (And sometimes I feel like leaving because their are other stuffs that am not comfortable with in Ci Hui School). However, I hope that sooner or later, I will get used to life here. Working in Ci Hui Middle school Being in a new environment is not that easy, trying to fit into a new working environment with new working colleagues. However, as I navigate my new environment and my days here, I am struck with the following impressions: Interesting People I am surrounded by like-minded people who are engaging, warm, and friendly. They are passionate about teaching and they’re willing to go anywhere this profession takes them. Not only the teachers are interesting but have wonderful , funny ,welcoming and lovely students. It is, above all, a lot of fun. Fun, fun, fun. These students want to play around and laugh a lot. They are extremely active and amusing. There is no way you can enter the classroom without being noticed by them. Once they see me, they always welcome me with a song or a smile with happiness written all over their faces. Unlike other schools, it took time for me to get along with the teachers and the students but in Ci hui, barely a week and that is very touching. Generally, I must say that Teacher-Students relationship in Ci Hui School is positive and long lasting implication for students' academic and social development. Ci Hui Campus The facilities at Ci Hui School are conducive and beyond compare of the middle school I taught in Longshan (Xiangxi, Hunan). Unlike Schools in Shangdon, their quite bigger with more facilities than Ci Hui. The other benefit of working in this environment is that, all of these amazing resources are not just for students; teachers also have access to the facilities. Unlike Ci hui, In Longshan, the school did not have enough facilities for students to engage themselves in a number of sporting activities. With my special Interest in playing pin-pang , and going for night running, They have a place for these activities to be carried out. I can now look forward to introducing some new and fun hobbies into my routine. Also, a number of fitness activities are carried out almost every morning and noon to keep students healthy and fit. Which I did not see in some of the school I have taught in china Teaching English at Ci hui School Being around students makes me feel much younger and more energetic. My English classes look like a stress free classes. We learn english through fun and happiness, No tension in the class so everyone is free to speak english without feeling shy or afraid of making a mistake (I always tell them to fell free to speak english and if they make a mistake, I will correct them). Though sometimes some are a little naughty, This is the only one way I keep them focused and involved into the lesson – through games and exercises. Generally, In all the schools I have been to, there are lots of students with keen interest in learning english. However,the rate at which some students in Ci Hui school are enthusiastic to learn English is impressive, Though, generally as compared to the schools I have taught before, they (Ci Hui Students) are oral english is not impressive enough, there are few who make the effort to put what they learn into practice. I must say learning a foreign language is not easy (I quite remember when I first came to china. It was very difficult for me to communicate with people and I had to use signs to express my self, hahahah,...It was very funny...Until I opted to learn Chinese language and In three months I was able to communicate with people without using signs), but most of the students show keen interest in the language, I can say that the only secrete to learning is that...AND THEY HAVE IT...。。。。。 0 A/ T# g5 U. n' b1 Z- o
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