AN AVERAGE DAY AS A FOREIGN ENGLISH TEACHER IN CHINA

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  • @Jupe367
    @Jupe367 8 ปีที่แล้ว +345

    Perfect example of what an English teacher abroad should do rather than moving overseas to have a cheap lifestyle and forget why they moved abroad.

  • @isaiahbaggett2758
    @isaiahbaggett2758 8 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    I am a professor of ESL. All I see is an intelligent young man who is making contributions to resolve trending, pedagogical issues in language acquisition with a diplomatic impact. Great job Anthony!

    • @MrVpassenheim
      @MrVpassenheim 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You mean a smart dude doing his part to help Chinese students learn English & building bridges while at it. Got it.

    • @KyahProbst
      @KyahProbst 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MrVpassenheim She is using jargon, not being pretentious 🤦🏼‍♀️

    • @somerandom7672
      @somerandom7672 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. Shallow and pedantic.

  • @ceciliayu2206
    @ceciliayu2206 8 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    Huh, teachers move around in between lessons while students stay in the classrooms? Seems more efficient than my school

    • @marcusw3996
      @marcusw3996 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Yep, imagine if it were the other way around. 40-45 students in each class trying to walk through the halls. You should see it at lunchtime, it looks like a bicycle marathon. They get 2 hour lunch breaks, so they can ride home and back. The cafeteria can't hold all those students, so usually only the students who live like in the outer parts of the province and live on campus (high school that is) eat there.

    • @wangjack703
      @wangjack703 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      But our school changed to make us move..

  • @lifesnova
    @lifesnova 9 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    from 6:10 as you walk into the classroom. "Foreign teacher doesnt understand Chinese, Speak English!"
    Do you know how many times the other teachers would talk about you because they know you cant understand them? When I was teaching English in china i was already fluent in mandarin and gave a lot of teachers a shock when they realized I could understand them.

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  9 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      +lifesnova I had a really good relationship with my colleagues so I never worried about that. They are shocked even if you say ni hao haha!

    • @shuoyang4517
      @shuoyang4517 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Actually in 6:10 the man said in Chinese :"if someone tease the foreign teacher by some bad words in Chinese ......." I thought the rest sentences should be " he will have trouble"

    • @leeraymond6453
      @leeraymond6453 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      lol. 6:10 The Chinese teacher is making an introduction about the English Teacher and warning the students to be respectful. He said and as I quoted "Anyone who bully the English Teacher because he doesn't understand Mandarine will be... " The last few words were not taken in the video, which might be "punished...". I am a Chinese from Beijing.

    • @wojak6793
      @wojak6793 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lee Raymond out of the three you sir are the most accurate

    • @wojak6793
      @wojak6793 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lee Raymond yea and then he continues “will write...” prob continues with “extra english homework” or something

  • @andycswong
    @andycswong 9 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    seems like the students like you and you enjoy the work. Good for you, keep up with your good work

  • @ashxrt0608
    @ashxrt0608 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    You have completely reinforced my decision to teach English abroad, you seem so happy and your students seem to love you!

  • @Sunflower0714
    @Sunflower0714 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Your students seem very engaged and it's obvious they enjoy having you as their teacher. Thanks for sharing!

  • @marionheyeres8855
    @marionheyeres8855 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you Anthony for taking me through a typical day of your life as an ESL teacher in China. You are a very likeable young man and a fantastic teacher. You have definitely inspired me to consider China as an option for teaching English.

    • @张凡-i8l
      @张凡-i8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to China. We are an English training center in China, and looking for a full-time native or non-native English teacher that will work in China. Our average salary is 15,000-18,000RMB. If you want apply the job, please connect me.My wechat:Curlyhair0710 or Facebook account :David Zhang.

  • @jonv391
    @jonv391 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Repeat after me class: "Whey aye man"
    Please represent us Northerners well out there!

  • @learntocrochet1
    @learntocrochet1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    The classes seem more relaxed, less disciplined than I imagined.

    • @littlecop1987
      @littlecop1987 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Students basically have fun and lots of interactions with the foreign teacher. There are also grammar lessons taught by Chinese teachers which will be more disciplined.

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I think you are mistaken the breaks for the lesson. The lesson is at the end. Any other time is just a break for the kids and thats where they are moving around and making noise etc. They often stay in the classroom for break.

  • @leigh-jeanterblanche5833
    @leigh-jeanterblanche5833 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The kids seem so nice and friendly.

  • @Mike-cp7zf
    @Mike-cp7zf 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I am very nervous about this, I just signed up a contract with a school in China.

    • @stephanieterriquez4690
      @stephanieterriquez4690 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi have you started !? I am in the process of my application

    • @shannongallagher3670
      @shannongallagher3670 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I taught in Taiwan last year. Been thinking about going to Japan next but maybe I'll go to China;)

    • @gameman2936
      @gameman2936 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shannon Gallagher how was it teaching in Taiwan?

    • @shannongallagher3670
      @shannongallagher3670 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@gameman2936 it was nice. I loved it. Granted, you have to be open to try new things and go with the flow. The way they do things can drive you bonkers at times. Overall, I had a great experience.

    • @gameman2936
      @gameman2936 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shannon Gallagher AMAZING!

  • @somerandom7672
    @somerandom7672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These kids seem a lot nicer than the kids where I went to school.

  • @africanmindedwoman
    @africanmindedwoman 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you for sharing this video, Anthony! This was a great resource and was very enjoyable to watch. Hope you had a fun and rewarding experience in China.

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Nkiruka O. Thank you so much :)

  • @JoshCahill
    @JoshCahill 9 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Cool! You make it look a lot of fun! Which city is it?

    • @awardable123
      @awardable123 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks Josh. I worked in Beijing.

    • @campbellbailey9614
      @campbellbailey9614 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@awardable123 I worked in Berlin

  • @alaxingsmagicaltree7733
    @alaxingsmagicaltree7733 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    divorced beheaded died is my new jam

  • @jsantos4497
    @jsantos4497 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are great! Your students must love you. Looks like you are enjoying. Keep up the good work and making difference in people´s lives.

  • @trentonmarsolek4026
    @trentonmarsolek4026 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was a foreign exchange student in China, and my classmates were not nearly as excited/energetic as your students are in 中学!

  • @Waluigis1
    @Waluigis1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video mate, it's really nice to see such positivity. I've been here for 4 years and I'm still loving it! I'm jealous you get to teach history too, that looks awesome. I teach kids so there isn't so much variety. Good job!

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** Thanks, great to here. Where abouts in China are you? Yeah history was probably my favourite. They loved it!

    • @张凡-i8l
      @张凡-i8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are an English training center in China, and looking for a full-time native or non-native English teacher that will work in China. Our average salary is 15,000-18,000RMB. If you want apply the job, please connect me.My wechat:Curlyhair0710 or Facebook account :David Zhang.

  • @姚苏洋
    @姚苏洋 7 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    At 6:12 the teacher was saying let's not bully the English teacher who can't speak English lol

    • @therealist2000
      @therealist2000 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      are you serious ? Looool

    • @lusun8078
      @lusun8078 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      wrong translation
      The chinese teacher says: No one should tease this english teacher with chinese language. Basically he is warning the students to be respectful.

  • @jamesbelcher1506
    @jamesbelcher1506 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    i'm currently an English teacher in china and watching your video made me realise just how similar all schools in china are ahahah, i'm currently in the most north eastern region of china Heilongjiang and i'm loving every minute of it :D

    • @saqibutman1945
      @saqibutman1945 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ JamesBelcher1 Can you guide me regarding Visa policy procedure and about the life there in China as an English language teacher? Do inform if you got free .Plz!

    • @SuperElise21
      @SuperElise21 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      JamesBelcher1 Hi. I’m about to start my TEFL training and I just wanted to know if you had to learn Mandarin before or at the start of your teaching journey? My language skills are none and I’m kinda nervous.

    • @张凡-i8l
      @张凡-i8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are English agent abroad in China,and looking for a full-time native or non-native English teacher that will work in China.Our average salary is 15,000-18,000RMB.If you want apply the job,Please connect me.My wechat:Curlyhair0710 or Facebook account :David Zhang

  • @ivanberezowski8642
    @ivanberezowski8642 8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    How are they so well-behaved in your class?? I teach middle school as well and whenever I open my mouth to say two sentences the class erupts into chatter and its hard to bring them back to attention. I speak as simply as possible so they can understand and I give them enough chances to speak as well, maybe about 50/50 teacher/students. I teach in a big city and many of the students' families are quite well off so maybe that has something to do with it but idk...

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ivan Berezowski There could be a mix of reasons. Try watching a Chinese teachers class if you can. Take tips from them as that's what the students are used to.

    • @PerryCuda
      @PerryCuda 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a last resort (!) there is a an easy way to remedy kids who won't behave. Record a class on your phone and post the clips of the students misbehaving on Douyin (TikTok). Show it to their parents.

    • @rhodayairus8369
      @rhodayairus8369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PerryCuda this works all the time 😂

  • @LovePH926
    @LovePH926 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Between 2003 and 2009 I taught English in Wuhan, Tangshan, Changsha and Tianjin and boy do I miss that lifestyle. Great people and great food. I plan to make a return in 2015. Such a good life. Thanks for the video.

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brandon Fike bu ke qi, glad you enjoyed it :)

    • @issacmiria1632
      @issacmiria1632 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Changsha? My city lol. Puff but I hate the summer in China

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Renzhi Wang It's Beijing. What do you mean by puff? as in smog?

    • @issacmiria1632
      @issacmiria1632 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Anthony Ward i know u work in Beijing I am talking to Brandon . And I just hate summer in southern China . So hooooooot but north is a little better.

    • @张凡-i8l
      @张凡-i8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to back China. We are English agent abroad in China,and looking for a full-time native or non-native English teacher that will work in China.Our average salary is 15,000-18,000RMB.If you want apply the job,Please connect me.My wechat:Curlyhair0710 or Facebook account :David Zhang

  • @barbaro267
    @barbaro267 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Nobody:
    Anthony: **introducing a living, breathing human being** "Oh, thank you, 'Football Game'! This is 'Football Game'!"

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahaha what a gem of a moment! Thanks for the reminder :'D

    • @tomo24
      @tomo24 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrAnthWard do you still live in china?

    • @gorilla-san
      @gorilla-san 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm reading comments and am like, is nobody gonna talk about a kid named football game for real

  • @jayddow618
    @jayddow618 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for sharing these videos. I'm going to be teaching English next year in China. I'm extremely nervouse but excited too. I'v started learning Manderian and more of the culture.
    I am a little less nervous now thanks to these vids. Your so confident and really enjoy your job.

    • @CrissaMaguicay
      @CrissaMaguicay 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      What are the qualifications to be an ESL teacher in China?

    • @张凡-i8l
      @张凡-i8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are an English training center in China, and looking for a full-time native or non-native English teacher that will work in China. Our average salary is 15,000-18,000RMB. If you want apply the job, please connect me.My wechat:Curlyhair0710 or Facebook account :David Zhang.

  • @waynem7186
    @waynem7186 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great energy. Those kids are lucky to have ya.

  • @teacherrecordcom9688
    @teacherrecordcom9688 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Teach in China is very fun, and the local people are very friendly to the teacher and what is most of important , very nice food and the night life

  • @SurfistaCamad
    @SurfistaCamad 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A very interesting video Anthony and very glad you gave us a glimpse into the real life of a teacher which is often glamourised by many teachers! I will go teach english in China soon as I want to gain fluency in mandarin, I want to implement my knowledge of Ancient Rome into lesson plans to make things fun and interesting, your class on Henry VIII wives' was very inspiring!

  • @user-kp5kg5dl8h
    @user-kp5kg5dl8h 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is great! I'm planning to teach in Vietnam, and I have ZERO experience. This video's lightheartedness and the relaxed teaching atmosphere make me feel a little better for the time being (still have a year of school left, though).
    I had seen a comment below where you said you had drama experience that helped with nerves -- perhaps my incomplete performance degree/experience will be of use after all!
    I'm really quite nervous about it all, though I've made lots of friends in both of Vietnam's biggest cities who are very reassuring. They tell me that the best way to teach is to just keep it interesting. I think you did just that!

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Bryan Whitehead Once you get there and just do it, it's amazing how it all just comes to you and once you've done your first lesson, you'll be thinking what was I worrying about. I always say, if I'm enjoying it then they will be enjoying it and that worked for me. I also had zero experience. Just enjoy every minute of it.

    • @user-kp5kg5dl8h
      @user-kp5kg5dl8h 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Anthony Ward Thanks for the reply! I can't wait to get started. :)

    • @celticnik8226
      @celticnik8226 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Anthony Ward Very impressive Anthony, especially given that you had no prior experience. You're gifted at teaching. As someone wrote above, I wish I'd had you as a history teacher when I was in school. Really good, thanks for posting.

  • @Featheryg1ow
    @Featheryg1ow 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I wish I learned history the way you taught it! That video of the head... had me taken aback. haha. Your kids looked like they really enjoyed their lesson. Thanks for showing us what Chinese schools and classrooms are like! I've always wanted to sit in on one. Do you think they would allow a foreign visitor to sit in on the class?

  • @amonkh2161
    @amonkh2161 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a English teacher who cannot be regarded as a fluent oral speaker, I am browsing TH-cam to learn how to give authentic classroom instructions in English, slowly playing each frame to catch what you said(My friend says I look funny). Your students are lucky for they can have a native speaker teacher. I already subscribed you and also hit the bell 🛎 so that I can be noticed every time you upload a new video. Please make more videos. I would appreciate it if you conclude some real classroom recordings. 👏👏👏

  • @mrs.zkdlin5742
    @mrs.zkdlin5742 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It is kind of adorable how excited the students seems to be :D

  • @TheVictorious98
    @TheVictorious98 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Hahahaha xD "I want you to point at someone that is ugly"

    • @jland12
      @jland12 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't have to worry about political correctness in China I suppose.

    • @cooliipie
      @cooliipie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      porta
      Gotta love it. SJWs haven't ruined it

    • @wojak6793
      @wojak6793 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      HappyBird lol in China its normal for everyone to go up to you and exclaim “how handsome” or “you grew kind of ugly”

  • @MrAshNew
    @MrAshNew 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great work mate, about to start teaching English in South America.

    • @Tommygunn258
      @Tommygunn258 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck, the pay is not the best and many companies will try to avoid paying you your salary, hope you have done your research

    • @MrAshNew
      @MrAshNew 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Musti do you speak from experience?

    • @Tommygunn258
      @Tommygunn258 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ashley New No, just from alot of research and common sense. In South America their economy is not the best, and corruption is common there with English teachers being screwed over, if i was you, i would do my research deeply first

    • @MrAshNew
      @MrAshNew 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers for the warning, I'd agree with you in places like Venezula. But I am mostly going to be in Peru, Argentina, Columbia and Brazil. I've done plenty of research and have lots of contacts out there. I urge you not to be overly weary, some people can have bad experiences anywhere. Just have your wits about you when you are out there.

    • @Hasib7
      @Hasib7 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ashley New Hi! Let me know how it’s gone this far!

  • @priscillapappas5359
    @priscillapappas5359 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Currently teaching in Beijing right now! Similar experience. It is definitely an adjustment, getting used to their school schedule. I am in from 8-5:45 it is crazy!

    • @CrissaMaguicay
      @CrissaMaguicay 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      What are the qualifications to be an ESL teacher in China?

  • @SandyMakesSense
    @SandyMakesSense 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Amazing video! Loved watching every minute

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, thanks Sandy, It's so nice to hear that. Thank you :D

  • @cervezavlogs4756
    @cervezavlogs4756 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your video was one of the reasons I decided to go teach in China! Now I am back in the US, but how I miss China and its culture!!!! Thanks a lot!

    • @张凡-i8l
      @张凡-i8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are an English training center in China, and looking for a full-time native or non-native English teacher that will work in China. Our average salary is 15,000-18,000RMB. If you want apply the job, please connect me.My wechat:Curlyhair0710 or Facebook account :David Zhang.

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This makes me so happy! I miss China too!

  • @HuntAfterGeorge
    @HuntAfterGeorge 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really looking forward to finishing off my TEFL and Beijing will be my first stop I think. Looks like you're having a good time.

    • @张凡-i8l
      @张凡-i8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you still want to be an English teacher, Just connect woth me.
      We are an English training center in China, and looking for a full-time native or non-native English teacher that will work in China. Our average salary is 15,000-18,000RMB. If you want apply the job, please connect me.My wechat:Curlyhair0710 or Facebook account :David Zhang.

  • @wizzymel
    @wizzymel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That little boy's name is Footballgame?

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Chinese kids often choose interesting English names and yeah he chose that one.

    • @mandyspaswick7116
      @mandyspaswick7116 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Anthony Ward I love that, that's hilarious haha what a kid

  • @cornergarageproductions9182
    @cornergarageproductions9182 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy smokes man! Teaching in China looks so cool! looking forward to seeing your other vids.

    • @张凡-i8l
      @张凡-i8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You could also have a try. We are an English training center in China, and looking for a full-time native or non-native English teacher that will work in China. Our average salary is 15,000-18,000RMB. If you want apply the job, please connect me.My wechat:Curlyhair0710 or Facebook account :David Zhang.

  • @tracanne1234
    @tracanne1234 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great idea to use history to teach English. The students were so engaged!

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Tracy-Anne Wallace Yeah they love English History.

    • @tracanne1234
      @tracanne1234 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go figure!!!!? :)

  • @cathyl892
    @cathyl892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hallo,teacher. I am sooooo surprise to see your video!!!!! because I never think that I can see my small and common school online even I don't know why yutobe recommended me this video. I remember you as English teacher, and I'm sure that I am in grade 2 when you post this video(it's sad you are not teach me before) and I am so excited to see my music teacher! I remember she always praise you in class because she said you are more humble and friendly and hardworking than the former foreign teacher who taught me before. That's so coincidence. I spent my most happiness life in this school, teachers all very nice and classmates also very friendly. I often recall the happy time, but the school has been renovated for a long time. It become totally different. I always wants to see my school originally but it is sad that I never take video at that time. So,thank you for letting me see the original school at that time. Good luck and God bless you.(I am not good at English so maybe have some grammar errors)

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Cathy! This message has brought a tear to my eye. Thank you so much for reaching out and I am so glad that I was able to bring something for you to remember how Shunyi No.3 used to look! x

    • @cathyl892
      @cathyl892 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrAnthWard hhhh same too.I didn't drop tears until I saw your comment. if you can go back to Shunyi, there is nothing changed than before. And actually, I want to be a foreign Chinese teacher too, many be 5years later so for now I need study hard especially English. And actually I saw myself and some of my classmates in your other video hhh.

  • @pheonixvalkry6939
    @pheonixvalkry6939 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making this video. After visiting China in August i fell in love and started to look for jobs. I start my course in February and your video has really helped reassure me thank you.

  • @caramel2408
    @caramel2408 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video makes teaching English in China seem really fun! It would be hard for me though because I'm self-conscious of my voice, especially when I have to raise it >_

  • @Sanasvibes
    @Sanasvibes 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Anthony for your reply!! Really appreciate this. I hope you are having fun and enjoying :)

  • @joiciesantos
    @joiciesantos 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice video Anthony! I am planning to move as well to China to teach English. Thank you for sharing this video.

    • @张凡-i8l
      @张凡-i8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to China. We are an English training center in China, and looking for a full-time native or non-native English teacher that will work in China. Our average salary is 15,000-18,000RMB. If you want apply the job, please connect me.My wechat:Curlyhair0710 or Facebook account :David Zhang.

  • @SuperElise21
    @SuperElise21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi. I’m about to start my TEFL training and I just wanted to know if you had to learn Mandarin before or at the start of your teaching journey? I hope to pick up the language there, but my current language skills are none and I’m kinda nervous.

  • @samanthawass1967
    @samanthawass1967 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    really really good video! This is the first video that I have seen about teaching in China that is fun and energetic. Where are you living/working?

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hey, thank you, glad you enjoyed it. I'm teaching and living in Shunyi, Beijing.

    • @张凡-i8l
      @张凡-i8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you are interested in teaching in China, just connect with me.
      We are an English training center in China, and looking for a full-time native or non-native English teacher that will work in China. Our average salary is 15,000-18,000RMB. If you want apply the job, please connect me.My wechat:Curlyhair0710 or Facebook account :David Zhang.

  • @Brrrrstop
    @Brrrrstop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful, I love this so much! Thaank you for posting it. Please could you tell us what is your qualification? Been looking to TEFL courses and am utterly confused at to what to choose?

  • @eabn87
    @eabn87 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    NICE video. Thanks for sharing, man. Best of luck and success for you and your students.

  • @trendytango1212
    @trendytango1212 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    such a good vid man. thanks for repping the snickers bar as well

  • @popbadre
    @popbadre 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Valuable insight for people considering teaching in China! Thank you.

    • @张凡-i8l
      @张凡-i8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are an English training center in China, and looking for a full-time native or non-native English teacher that will work in China. Our average salary is 15,000-18,000RMB. If you want apply the job, please connect me.My wechat:Curlyhair0710 or Facebook account :David Zhang.

  • @maximumaxiom6823
    @maximumaxiom6823 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this insight. Not that I plan to teach English, but interesting to see a bit of Chinese school!

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Maximum Axiom Glad you enjoyed. Are you heading to China at all? If not then it's definitely worth a visit.

  • @jennymaymisa2700
    @jennymaymisa2700 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this. I am also an English teacher and applying for an English teaching job abroad. Moreover, I am now more motivated to teach there in China. I salute you sir! 🤗

    • @张凡-i8l
      @张凡-i8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are an English training center in China, and looking for a full-time native or non-native English teacher that will work in China. Our average salary is 15,000-18,000RMB. If you want apply the job, please connect me.My wechat:Curlyhair0710 or Facebook account :David Zhang.

  • @alanhamby8709
    @alanhamby8709 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was at a high school NW of Nantong. You got a lot better audio and video stuff than I had. Plus, no video monitoring of my teaching. Later this year going to Romania or Russia. Love to teach, kids are sponges for learning if treated right. China is a great place if you stay away from the Government. I am former military and they didn't like that.

  • @andrewflashchannelgibbs5384
    @andrewflashchannelgibbs5384 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks very much for this informative video. I am looking into doing this an this is so interesting to see.

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andrew FlashChannel Gibbs Go for it and have a great time :D

  • @ThrifterPicker
    @ThrifterPicker 10 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    PS. You look like a great teacher!

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That is so nice of you to say that, thank you. I hope you're having a good day :)

  • @PatrickJaneFan
    @PatrickJaneFan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Echoing another comment, I was thinking of trying to teach in South Korea. But watching this has got me considering China now. Really love your lessons and love your attitude. The kids seem to as well. Really well done!

  • @A11888-y
    @A11888-y 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Omg, sounds like the nicest Brit ever. Lol

    • @wrathford
      @wrathford 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      We're not all terrible people!

    • @AlexTimofte
      @AlexTimofte 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Joshua Kaye that’s absolutely true ! Just the vast majority !

    • @aledb11
      @aledb11 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexTimofte Did you get heartbroken by a brit something? Jeez haha

  • @Sgoose105
    @Sgoose105 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope I can have a teacher like you when I was at that age

  • @PaulCreane
    @PaulCreane 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very similar to Cambodia, fed up with rice yet? I had smaller class too, people are so nice in Asia.
    You did a great job and your video was insightful, do you feel like a celeb' ? Thank you for sharing.

  • @jasondomingo8853
    @jasondomingo8853 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, sir. Enjoying watching your video. I'll be there in Nanjing soon. I'll be teaching English as well I am from the Philippines

    • @张凡-i8l
      @张凡-i8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are an English training center in China, and looking for a full-time native or non-native English teacher that will work in China. Our average salary is 15,000-18,000RMB. If you want apply the job, please connect me.My wechat:Curlyhair0710 or Facebook account :David Zhang.

  • @marcusw3996
    @marcusw3996 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting, I have a very similar lesson but I teach it to high school students.

  • @GalacticGloryofLight
    @GalacticGloryofLight 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dude seriously thanks for this video, I really enjoyed it and benefited from it as I am considering teaching in China as a possible option.

  • @OhSnapItsErinSayle
    @OhSnapItsErinSayle 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I went to an international school that was next to a chinese school and how i don't miss listening to "yî èr sân sì........" throughout the day haha

  • @miamazingness
    @miamazingness 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was an amazing lesson plan! The kids seemed to have loved it, and I enjoyed it too! Also, was that kid's name, "Football game?"

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! It was a good lesson to teach. Yeah his English name was football game which was brilliant :D

  • @tanyaj.8482
    @tanyaj.8482 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, you clearly were enjoying teaching and your experience in China.... the classes look pretty big though.

  • @TickleTwinkleTwink
    @TickleTwinkleTwink 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved your video man, thank you for sharing!! I'm thinking of doing it but i'm bit nerve-wrecked!

  • @ecoomber
    @ecoomber 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is awesome! :) It sounds like China is such an adventure. I'm a Canadian who moved to London to work as a teacher and it's pretty challenging here for me, so I can only imagine how challenging this was!!

  • @opsimathics
    @opsimathics 8 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    ukelele
    they have hipsters in china too

    • @paulgardiner345
      @paulgardiner345 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, they definitely don't have them. It's just a new word via the state media.

    • @TimeTraveller010
      @TimeTraveller010 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hipsters=Idiots in China.

  • @wanderworldlust1433
    @wanderworldlust1433 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing history lesson!!!!! love this anthony!!!!

  • @benhallo1553
    @benhallo1553 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your teaching skills in the classroom video are very impressive!

  • @amonkh2161
    @amonkh2161 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope to see more classroom recordings as I am trying to get inspirations from ur videos. We have no overseas teachers here. Unaffordable. I am in a fifth-tier city in southwestern China. Thanks. Ur channel is terrific. 👏

  • @caseykunz7800
    @caseykunz7800 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know is this video is posted 4 years ago I'm wondering if you still teach in China and I heard that China is the most populous English-speaking country in the world

  • @charleswheeler3418
    @charleswheeler3418 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hey man, nice video. do u have to plan lessons or work from syllabus /books?
    where is this school?
    cheers

  • @wenjingsaf
    @wenjingsaf 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    just curious did u know all that history beforehand??? or u jus read up before class

  • @abdulrahmannawaf9120
    @abdulrahmannawaf9120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    are you sure this is a school facility or a zombie map?

  • @leeraymond6453
    @leeraymond6453 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    6:10 The Chinese teacher is making an introduction about the English Teacher and warning the students to be respectful. He said and as I quoted "Anyone who bully the English Teacher who doesn't understand Mandarine will be... " The last few words were not taken in the video, which might be "punished...".

  • @mthethelelityran9666
    @mthethelelityran9666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hy tnx for sharing this video am in south Africa and wish to travel am 21 by the and wanna teach English too but I currently don't know which institute I can get the course and be a qualified teacher to teach in China and other countries please can u help me at least this want start the and next c what I can thank hope I will be thank uuu

  • @RETROGEMS
    @RETROGEMS 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a great glimpse into the experience. I would love to teach English in China at some point in the FAR future...thanks for sharing!

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sepia Rose Nothing but good memories. Gad you enjoyed it.

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad* haha

    • @张凡-i8l
      @张凡-i8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are an English training center in China, and looking for a full-time native or non-native English teacher that will work in China. Our average salary is 15,000-18,000RMB. If you want apply the job, please connect me.My wechat:Curlyhair0710 or Facebook account :David Zhang.

  • @jimpeakman7189
    @jimpeakman7189 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! How do you go about planning the lessons? Is there a set structure or do you pick a topic for each lesson? Also how did you find starting off as a teacher? Good work man!

    • @awardable123
      @awardable123 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hey, there's very rarely a set structure for foreign teachers. My job was to teach English Culture and get the students confidence up in speaking English. I would do whatever I wanted really. I did movies, music, cartoons, history, videos, word searches. Anything fun really.
      I'm quite used to getting up in front of people as I've done a lot of drama, although still a little nervous. I was worried I wouldn't be able to fill 40 minutes but it's amazing how it just comes to you once you're in that situation. It's never as scary as you imagine. Once you've done it once, then all the nerves of 'can I do it' go away.

  • @ryanandrew2900
    @ryanandrew2900 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Anthony
    I am moving over to China in the next couple of weeks to teach English and could do with some advice.

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ask away :)

    • @ryanandrew2900
      @ryanandrew2900 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Anthony Ward
      So to start, what sort of visa was you over there on?
      What qualification did you have ? Because I've been accepted with only a-levels, have you heard of people doing that before and how they went about ?
      I shall be teaching in Hohhot, what was it like on your time to the grasslands ?

    • @elliotyoung7583
      @elliotyoung7583 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @CrissaMaguicay
      @CrissaMaguicay 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@elliotyoung7583 Is this still available?

  • @PoshRaven
    @PoshRaven 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really interesting to see the difference between different schools from different countries

  • @courtneythompson6179
    @courtneythompson6179 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey this is my first time watching one of your vids. I always imagined English foreign language teachers being solely grammar. Is that the case? If not how much of the lesson is history and literature?

  • @kaatjevanderspoor2144
    @kaatjevanderspoor2144 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this! Found it really useful. Giving serious thought to applying to the British Council for China. :)

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kaatje van der Spoor Go for it. It's such a great experience.

  • @DorkJedi96
    @DorkJedi96 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has really made me feel a lot better about going. I'm teaching in Haining on the 8th July for two weeks, and watching this and how you teach the class and interact with the staff and students has made me feel a lot better about this! I feel I can confidently plan my lessons better too, which is what I'm struggling with. Thank you! :)

    • @awardable123
      @awardable123 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know the exact same feeling. I was worried about having to plan a lesson constantly and worried about ideas but it's amazing how you just pick it up so quickly. Once you're thrown in there you just do it and it's great fun. Enjoy it and any questions then please ask.

    • @DorkJedi96
      @DorkJedi96 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I will do if I have any. :)

    • @张凡-i8l
      @张凡-i8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are an English training center in China, and looking for a full-time native or non-native English teacher that will work in China. Our average salary is 15,000-18,000RMB. If you want apply the job, please connect me.My wechat:Curlyhair0710 or Facebook account :David Zhang.

  • @MomentaryStir
    @MomentaryStir 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm considering teaching in China as well. How much money do you think I need to save in order to accommodate myself before getting the first paycheck, taking into account that the apartment is provided by the school?

    • @marcusw3996
      @marcusw3996 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Depends on location. If Beijing or Shanghai, figure $300 USD/week. However, think about it. You could just use a credit card (if you are good with that kind of thing). Then you don't have to worry about the one month. You will have 2 months pay earned almost before you can pay off the card. After that, don't use the card, cut it up.

    • @张凡-i8l
      @张凡-i8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are an English training center in China, and looking for a full-time native or non-native English teacher that will work in China. Our average salary is 15,000-18,000RMB. If you want apply the job, please connect me.My wechat:Curlyhair0710 or Facebook account :David Zhang.

  • @littletree881
    @littletree881 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @andym28
    @andym28 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've taught music for 10 years you're a great teacher. That food looked how chu lol. I can't decide on Europe Celta or Asia Tefl.

    • @donghuaye2372
      @donghuaye2372 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Andy M : Hello, are you interested in teaching in China? My company helps people to apply. Email info@guidedsuccess.org

    • @andym28
      @andym28 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** thanks

    • @marcusw3996
      @marcusw3996 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      You never know, some of them are actually good. I had a co-teacher leave one school after 2 weeks (broke my record of 3) and then I left after 2.5 months and went through the same recruiter who was going to get me a more "relaxing" school. Well, this relaxing school decided to chain lock the building on campus that I was living in at night. I left after 1 week!! LOL (Whatever you do, don't work at Tianjin University of Technology and Education).
      They wanted me to pay hotel expenses until they got my new residence permit sorted. 50 RMB/night, not much but really? What school would do that? Other schools which are good in China give you an apartment in mid-June and you can stay there until the September semester starts without paying.

  • @justinwhaley1288
    @justinwhaley1288 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such wonderful students😊

  • @StormeeJane08
    @StormeeJane08 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have the children so engage with the history lesson. I was thinking about teaching in South Korea, but China is calling me!

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Ebony Nicole Thank you so much. I visited South Korea and loved it as well as China.

    • @张凡-i8l
      @张凡-i8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome! We are an English training center in China, and looking for a full-time native or non-native English teacher that will work in China. Our average salary is 15,000-18,000RMB. If you want apply the job, please connect me.My wechat:Curlyhair0710 or Facebook account :David Zhang.

  • @xoVolf
    @xoVolf 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video bro! Appreciate the upload. What city was this in btw?

  • @ThrifterPicker
    @ThrifterPicker 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there a reason for the fabric doors on the school? That's a little different from what I've known before.

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's just because it's freezing cold so it stops the draft coming in. They're all over Beijing at the moment.

  • @orxideya3
    @orxideya3 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anthony, you are so positive ! Thanks for this video :-*

  • @itsUncleMonK
    @itsUncleMonK 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That student, Jim… I wonder what he’s up too nowadays. He was such a warm hearted welcoming kid. I’d love a recap!

    • @MrAnthWard
      @MrAnthWard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes the search for Jim! I’m up for this. A student messaged me recently and they are 22 years old now! Same age as me in this video!

    • @itsUncleMonK
      @itsUncleMonK 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrAnthWard holy smokes man. That is surreal. And would be a crazy idea! Little interview with him see if he’s seen the video and how it’s impacted his journey learning English! Your amazing bro, respect and salute!

  • @Bond-y2k
    @Bond-y2k 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can your student understand what are you talking about if you only take in English hey are only middle school students.

  • @bryanrvanloo7448
    @bryanrvanloo7448 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hey mate, I have been in China for 3 years, teaching grades 8, 10, 11 and 12. This is an excellent video and spot on. Well done! Thanks for sharing, now my lovely Chinese girlfriend is pressing me to create a vid- lol...

    • @awardable123
      @awardable123 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Do it! I will watch it. I challege you to do it. They're such great memories to look back and great for communication. Enjoy.

  • @onephatdude
    @onephatdude 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative look at what a day teaching in China looks like Anthony!
    I've been planning on teaching English in Korea but now I'm giving China a closer look!
    Any towns you would recommend working in over others?

    • @张凡-i8l
      @张凡-i8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are an English training center in China, and looking for a full-time native or non-native English teacher that will work in China. Our average salary is 15,000-18,000RMB. If you want apply the job, please connect me.My wechat:Curlyhair0710 or Facebook account :David Zhang.

  • @Alex-bf7mc
    @Alex-bf7mc 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow that was a great lesson - really enjoyable to watch - do you know much Chinese and do you only ever speak to the class in English?

  • @orcpeon4520
    @orcpeon4520 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This re ignited my passsion and dream to teach English is China.
    Also I assume they start you as a teacher assistant since many people don’t speak mandarin. Is that a correct assumption?