We offer a special language exchange program to learn Mandarin and teach English. English lessons range from 20 to 100 minutes in length. We might occasionally offer you overtime teaching, for which you will be paid. Teaching hours are flexible from week to week, with the total being counted at the end of the month. Any hours in excess will be paid then.
The Language Exchange Project is open to anyone who is interested in Chinese language and culture. It is perfect for current undergraduates and recent high-school graduates but we also welcome participants who are older and have life and professional experience. Participants not only gain teaching experience with us, but have a unique opportunity to study Chinese in very small classes and to cover in two months what most students would cover in a year's worth of college classes.
Sample Schedule:
Week 1:
- Arrive in Shanghai or Nanjing, one of our staff picks you up at the airport.
- Tour of Wuhu.
- Observe experienced teachers' lessons.
- Basic Chinese lessons (how to order food, how to ask where things are, etc.)
- Dinner out with all of the new students, teachers and Aston staff.
- Social events, such as movies, outings, etc.
Week 2:
- Begin teaching.
- Begin Chinese classes.
Faculty Information:
Aston employs 6 foreign English teachers and 6 Chinese teachers/assistants. We are all dedicated educators. Below is a short introduction to the team so that you can get a feel for what working with the company is like. The entire Aston office regularly goes on excursions and cultural activities, such as hiking, Chinese painting and camping.
Other Activities:
Staff Activities:
There are many and varied staff activities. The trips allow the foreign teachers to get a better appreciation of Chinese culture and a chance to see more of the country. An example is the trip to Jiuhuashan.
In early 2005, the foreign teachers visited a Chinese painting class where we all learned how to create an oriental masterpiece. On top of the amazing cultural experience garnered, we all got heaps of free paintings from the students!
Facility Information:
- Free Accommodation. A private single room and a living/dinning room, bathroom and toilet shared with other tutors. Home-stays are available.
- No bills to pay, internet, gas, electricity and water are provided (the use of air-conditioner and telephone charges must be paid for by the participant).
Notes:
Cost of Participation:
- Return flight/Round Trip (from London or another UK city to Shanghai), cost around £350 (GBP) with a student’s ID.
- Single entry VISA, £30 for British nationals, 16 Euro for Irish nationals, $100 for US nationals.
- Overseas Travel Insurance (optional).
- Free lunch from Tuesday to Sunday.
- Airport pick-up at either Nanjing or Shanghai airport.
- Pocket money of 500 RMB per month, or 1,000 RMB per month if you have a BA degree, TEFL qualification or at least 1-2 years teaching experience.
- Free two day trip to Jiuhuashan.
- Help with booking train tickets and hotels.
Also see Vacation Schools in:
Language Schools
Asia
China
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