5 Things to Consider Before Teaching Abroad

Hello,thinking ahead at all times. No matter how boring the
Their are many things to think about before teaching insubject.. Some students may talk about the same thing
another country here are 5 things I would consider..week after week... "their children, work, hobbies" So its
1. You need to understand that teaching languages is anice to keep interested in them and their lives..
great way to expand your knowledge of different4. Try to follow the local ways and customs of where
cultures. Also to pass on your own culture and way ofyou are living. Introduce your way of life without
thinking. This will leave a big mark on your studentspushing it on people. They are always happy to hear
lives. It will also affect the way they feel about youand learn about how you lived in your home country.
and your home land.Sometimes shocked just as you will be for somethings
2. Are you ready to communicate with a whole newthey do in their lives.
cultures and ways of thinking. Many of the students5. Just be yourself. Some countries idolize other
you may teach will have 0 English. It can be frustratingcountries America, Britain etc. you might feel like a king,
and stressful trying to communicate with theseand its easy to lose your mind. Feeling like you can do
students. Also to not put them off wanting to learn.anything no matter how wild and rude it may be.. "I
Can you stay calm in these situations? Starting withexperienced this in my first year of Japan" Just look at
more fluent students can be a lot more fun, until youyour self and think about what you are doing, and if
get the experience you need.you would do this in your own country...
3. Consider their feelings at all times, and be aware ofMy next article will be more on the positive side of
what you are saying to your students. Listening andteaching...