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GYC4804 - Teach English Country: China Cost: £495.00 Cost Includes: The price does not include flight, insurance, accommodation, food, kit, pickup from airport or visas Duration: 6 months (6 - 13.5 months available) Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7592 or

 

	This placement would suit... volunteers with a love of children who can think on their feet. China is a unique culture so be prepared to meet different people and come across different ways of doing things. Greet each with tolerance and warmth and the communities will show you their famous hospitality. You will need to have patience and as much imagination as your students! Working with children can be fun and exciting but you never know what they are going to do next, so be flexible! China is the most populous country on the planet and is home to more than a fifth of the world's population. It has a history unparalleled anywhere else on the planet and the richness of its past offers a truly unique travel experience. From the foothills of the Himalaya's to the banks of the mighty Yangzi River, from the jungles of the tropical south to teeming streets of Shanghai, China offers a breadth of experiences to foreign visitors. The TEFL market in China is large and growing on an almost daily basis. Chinese interests overseas are expanding as it takes a wider role in international trade and politics, so its need for English speakers is rapidly increasing. Add to that the fashion amongst the growing Chinese middle classes to send their children to private English lessons and it is safe to say that China needs all the English teachers it can get! In many schools children do not actually get a chance to practice day-to-day conversation and assessments are not oral. As a native English speaker, your presence will allow the children to gain confidence in speaking English and learn how to use it in practical situations. By teaching young people you will be able to make a positive impact on their lives and make more opportunities available to them, for example, help them to develop to go to university and gain jobs in tourism, business and commerce. Xi'an, like many places in China, is developing rapidly and for young people learning English is an important tool for them to improve their future. Your presence will also help the English teachers to improve their English. Your role as a volunteer: You will need to focus on basic conversational English, which means helping students to speak simple, everyday English. You may need to introduce English songs and make use of games to keep lessons fun and interactive. You will also be required to assist the local teachers with classroom activities and you may even have the opportunity to take part in sports lessons with the children. The finer details... By taking an i-to-i TEFL job in China you will earn up to £420 a month, plus a significant bonus upon completion of your contract. You will also be given free accommodation in a shared house and free Chinese lessons. 0845 344 7592 i-to-i: We pride ourselves in a high level of service to ensure that all our gap year travellers get the most our of their meaningful travel. With Teaching, Community Development, Conservation, Sports, Media and Health placements in 24 countries, we can offer you the meaningful gap year that you want.