Maybe you’ve been teaching English for a while and are ready to take the next step: teaching adults in China. Maybe you’re a beginner in this field, but you’re ready for the big leap. In any case, you’ll have two major challenges: teaching people English and doing it in China.
Understanding How can I teach English to Chinese adults??
Pros of Adult English Teaching in China
LIVING IN CHINA IS CHEAP
China’s cost of living is far cheaper than the USA, UK, Sweden, Germany, and other Western nations. China’s cost of living is 44.53 percent less than France’s. Shanghai has the highest cost of living at 53.1When compared to New York’s cost of living index (100.00), the picture is apparent.
So your pay may not be spectacular. TEFL licensed instructors in China earn between $1500 and $3300 per month in USD. That paycheck will cover most of your bills and allow you to live comfortably. You may even save money since food and lodging costs are minimal.
Adults are easier to teach than children.
If you’ve ever attempted to educate children, you know how difficult it is. They are easy to teach a second language to, but difficult to discipline and inspire. Crazy games and activities that motivate kids to learn while they are not aware of it.
Adults will be taught through lectures and dialogues. There will be some gamification, but not too much. Chinese students are very disciplined. If you’ve ever met a Chinese student abroad, you’ve definitely been impressed by their intelligence and dedication to their studies. As a generalization, yes.
Discipline these pupils won’t be difficult. They take English courses voluntarily. Instead of discipline, you’ll work on motivation. Then simply explain why English is crucial for their career and personal development.
CHINA IS BREATHTAKING
Cities… well, that’s a personal choice. You’ll adore living in a Chinese metropolis if you like a hectic pace.
But China’s beauty is not in the cities. Its mystical character and remote settlements beckon investigation. You’ll get to visit some of the world’s most magnificent scenery.
You probably don’t speak Chinese, and your students probably don’t speak any English.
You’ll be in trouble if you don’t speak Chinese and the whole class doesn’t comprehend English. This implies you should start learning Chinese before you go to China.
The good news is that you will learn Chinese from your pupils as they learn English from you. It’s a win-win!
ENCOURAGING CHINESE ADULTS TO DISCUSS
You come from an educational system that values dialogue. You’ve been trained to ask questions and speak out. That’s not how Chinese people learn. Their education system is lecture-based, therefore they will address you officially and avoid debates.
It’s a new way of teaching. You may strive to modify that, but the formal attitude towards instructors is firmly cultural.
ADULT LEARNING OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
La langue chinoise est d’uni A person who has exclusively spoken Chinese their whole life has minimal grasp of other languages. You’ll struggle. Your kids will struggle with pronunciation and remembering.
Adults struggle more than children to learn a new language. It’s a truth you must accept, but the good news is that Chinese adults are eager to learn.