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by Ian WilliamsonYour university days are over. The ink on your degree certificate is still wet and the hangover from the graduation ball is just beginning to wear off. Motivated by a hunger for new experiences and the fear of getting a “real” job, you have decided to spend a year or two teaching English in a foreign country. Every year, more and more graduates make the decision to work as a foreign teacher and every year, more and more of them head for China. Why China, you ask? |
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Well, for one it’s a beautiful and fascinating country with a rich history and culture. It’s also still seen as mysterious and alluring by many foreigners. The biggest attraction however must be that it’s a ridiculously easy place to find a job. To teach in European countries usually requires a background in teaching, such as a degree in education, or a TEFL certificate at the least. In China, although it is desirable, it’s definitely not essential. In fact, if you are a native English speaker, all you really need is a degree, a passport and a sense of adventure.
Whether you look for a job yourself over the Internet or pay an agency to do it for you, jobs are thick on the ground in China and you will probably find one in no time. Then, there is nothing left to do but get your tickets, arrange a visa, pack up your favorite CDs and head off. |
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