📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
THE GREEN LION CHINA
💼 What the programme involves
Quick Overview : Teach English to a new generation, and help improve their future while learning more about the local people and culture.
Teaching in Guilin will not only broaden its children's minds, but will also be a fulfilling experience for you! The local kids are eager to engage giving you a chance to take part in conversations, organize games and lead group activities, all with the goal of improving the young village's level of English. -- Program Description
If you love teaching and being with children, experiencing China as a community teacher is something you will really enjoy.
The recent requirement that every school from primary level upwards must teach English as a core subject is hindered by a shortage of English teachers.
That's where you come in!
You will mainly be teaching conversational English to children from 6 to 18 years old. This role is perfect for those who can speak English fluently and to those that can also contribute their knowledge of life outside China.
You will also be helping to teach basic English exercises, exchange songs, take part in singing with them and playing educational games. You may also lead the children through activities like handicrafts, sports, drawing, coloring, writing and more!
By supplementing the teachers and their classroom assistants, you will be ‘bringing English alive' and help the children enjoy the process of both learning and using English.
Aims & Objectives
Improve English language of the Chinese youth by giving them opportunities to converse
Provide you with teaching experience, an invaluable life skill!
Assist the English teachers and classroom assistants
Schedule
Monday to Friday
You can expect to be teaching for at least 1-2 hours per day, along with a couple of hours for lesson preparation. In total, with preparation and training involved, you can expect about 4-5 hours of activity required from you throughout a typical day.
***This program may be adjusted due to weather and/or local conditions***
***This program is replaced by an english camp during school holidays**
🏠 Accommodation on site
This accommodation has western style toilets, a bar with a variety of drinks, snacks, and food all set in a unique Chinese atmosphere.
Food arrangements : We have our in-house chef busy making food everyday for you! Expect typical Chinese food with rice and noodles in Chinese dishes styles. Vegetarian food is also available upon request.
Support : We have fully trained Chinese coordinators at our centre. They are bilingual (Chinese including local dialect, and English). They too live as part of the family at the Centre and are there to run scheduled activities whilst also assisting those who want explore the area or undertake self-organised activities. They are there 24/7 to deal with any problems participants may have.
Shops : There is a small local shop which sells snacks on site, but to reach ATMs and bigger shops, it is a 30 minute bus journey into town.
📍 About the location
Guilin is a province in southern China known for its dramatic landscape of limestone karst. In the majestic shadow of its mountains, on the edge of an authentic, rustic village lies our center - a 260 year old building from the Qing dynasty. Its surroundings invite walking and hiking and offer a stunning view of the hills, as well as of locals farmers hard at work!
ℹ️ Additional information
Open all year, starting on Mondays, every week, participation fee 175€ per week. Culture week mandatory: 175€ to start the programme.