Blog 4: Teaching English

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Patrick and I have been here in China for almost 4 months, with only 2 to go before setting out and traveling Southeast Asia. For our first time teaching overseas I'd have to say I couldn't be more thrilled with how this experience has taken it's course. Our teaching staff at EF is really great, Charlie's from America, Patricia's from the UK, and Rachel's from Australia. We also have 5 chinese translators to help us with our classes, they are all oh so sweet! We are currently finishing up our busy season. Since all the kids have summer holidays from Chinese school their parents sign them up for English classes! Lucky us.
Since Patrick and I have been here, we've had the pleasure of teaching all different ages and levels. Anything and everything from babies(3-4 year olds),beginner children/adults, intermediate high school kids and advanced teens. I'm into my second term with my babies class but as of Monday Patrick will be starting his own class of rugrats! =) I'll make sure to take pictures of that for all of you at home!

Attached are some pics of our walk to work and my adorable kids.

Chantel

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Photos

Linyi
During rush hour this intersection is jam packed with cars and people going every which way!

EF English First
Our school

EF English First
Sandy and Patricia in the teaher's office

Chantel's babies class
Tom

Chantel's babies class
Cici and her mom

Chantel's babies class
Patrick and his party hat

Chantel's babies class
Abby and her mom

Chantel's babies class
Aren't they so CUTE!! =)

Comments

[Pat Dickson]

Hi!I finally got to your blog-some difficulty because I couldn't open it from your Dad's e-mail.Glad to hear that you sre enjoying your experience--and what sweet kids!All is well here-keeping busy with golf and other summer things.I just got back from a week's bridge tournament in Calgary--fun!Harvey went to Windermere for a week with Dale and the boys.Take care!Auntie p.j.

[anonymous]

hey, cool blog, you guys are awesome......sounds like youre having a blast!!! Don't miss me too much!!

[Steph]

P.S. that last comment was from Steph

[Daymond Volk]

What no guitar shots?
Hello U2, it certainly seems that you are having a fantastic time and gaining vast, lifelong experience, I am a bit saddened to see NO pictures of Patrick teaching the Chinese youth how to play the Guitar! Hopefully a Johnny Cash song or two will enlighten the children of the great land you are in. Have fun and stay safe. Daymond

[Celine]

Into the last of your teaching
Hi, You must be getting excited to get to the last stage of the teaching and get onto the travelling.We have been checking regularly to share what you are seeing and doing.We're excited for you too.Your pics are awesome.Jenelle is going to Germany with the travel club at Easter.It will be here before you know it.The girls have settled into the routine at school and as usual, keeping busy.Not sure what our travel plans will be like at Xmas this year.It's pending Uncle Larry's health.We'll wait and see.Keep us posted.Stay safe. Auntie Celine and crew.

[BlackManx]

Kawaii!! (Thats cute in Japanese)
Hey your kids are cute as, bet you had a great time with them! Also loved the mountain photos- great to be above the clouds! Have fun travelling and if you make it to Japan make sure you let us know. Amy (also in Japan)!