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Sun 09-Sep-07, 12:14 AM
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| Junior Member  Join Date: Apr 2007 Occupation: teacher Location: 
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 | Negotiating in a different language Hello, this forum is very helpful. I'll be teaching in Beijing. my companion is already there. we haven't seen our contract yet. the problem is that we don't have someone to translate for us. it's very difficult to communicate with the owner of the college. how can we negotiate when we don't know anyone there to help translate for us? |
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Sun 09-Sep-07, 12:34 AM
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| Administrator   Join Date: May 2005 Nationality: American Occupation: Teacher Location: 
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 | Re: Negotiating in a different language You can always use a paid service to do the translations... Really, if you find it difficult to communicate with the school now, try to imagine how it would be when you are in trouble or need help and want to communicate with the school. A lack of communication would suggest considering work eslewhere. A lack of communication can cause many troubles for you later on down the track.
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Mon 10-Sep-07, 01:58 PM
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| Guru  Join Date: Jul 2007 Occupation: Teach, Study, Get Paid - Will-Excel In-China TESOL Diploma Program Location: 
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| Re: Negotiating in a different language Here's an interesting link on how various Chinese professionals view dealing / negotiating with westerners. Might help: Cultural Interviews with Chinese-Speaking Professionals: Introduction
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