Learning Chinese in Taiwan - ESL Teaching

Wdmeadows · Fri 15-Sep-06, 05:33 AM

Hello everyone!

I am looking for a program in Taiwan where I can learn to read and speak Chinese while teaching English. I am 38 year's old and have a college degree from a top 5 university in the United States. I am considering moving to Taiwan next October (1 year from now) and would like to learn about the culture while working there. It is entirely possible that I may stay on longer to continue to teach, learn and grow. Right now, I am gathering information.

No, I do not know the language.

Please advise,
David M

gfell · Fri 15-Sep-06, 06:57 AM

You may want to take a look at Learn Chinese in Taiwan for further information.

Students can study Chinese Mandarin either in Taipei or Taichung. Many students will also have full-time English teaching jobs at the same time. This is quite manageable considering that the Chinese lessons are only 2 hours a day, 5 days a week. Typically you can choose either morning, afternoon or evening classes, depending on how popular the courses are throughout the year.

Keep in mind though, whilst you can teach at the same time whilst being enrolled in a Chinese classes, technically speaking you will need an ARC (work permit) to teach legally.

The new semester for studying in Taichung starts beginning of September. So first decide which location you want to be in. Do you prefer Taipei or Taichung? This is only something you can decide.

September and October are great times to arrive to Taiwan as recruiters and schools are going crazy trying to fill teacher placements.

Fri 15-Sep-06, 05:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wdmeadows ESL Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Posts: 1	Learning Chinese in Taiwan Hello everyone! I am looking for a program in Taiwan where I can learn to read and speak Chinese while teaching English. I am 38 year's old and have a college degree from a top 5 university in the United States. I am considering moving to Taiwan next October (1 year from now) and would like to learn about the culture while working there. It is entirely possible that I may stay on longer to continue to teach, learn and grow. Right now, I am gathering information. No, I do not know the language. Please advise, David M Last edited by gfell; Fri 15-Sep-06 at 06:16 AM.

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gfell Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Nationality: American Occupation: Teacher Location: Posts: 654	Chinese lessons in Taiwan You may want to take a look at Learn Chinese in Taiwan for further information. Students can study Chinese Mandarin either in Taipei or Taichung. Many students will also have full-time English teaching jobs at the same time. This is quite manageable considering that the Chinese lessons are only 2 hours a day, 5 days a week. Typically you can choose either morning, afternoon or evening classes, depending on how popular the courses are throughout the year. Keep in mind though, whilst you can teach at the same time whilst being enrolled in a Chinese classes, technically speaking you will need an ARC (work permit) to teach legally. The new semester for studying in Taichung starts beginning of September. So first decide which location you want to be in. Do you prefer Taipei or Taichung? This is only something you can decide. September and October are great times to arrive to Taiwan as recruiters and schools are going crazy trying to fill teacher placements. __________________ English Teacher and Student Site Teach English and Study Abroad! Teaching Community at Teacher Forums ESL Teacher and Student Directory!

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