Traveling Opens the Mind - ESL Teaching

Niko · Fri 14-Jul-06, 05:49 PM

Stop Working, Pack Your Bags and Go!

Who said "traveling opens the mind"? I'm sure that whomever it was lived a fantastic life.

They say that education teaches you how to earn a living BUT travel teaches you how to live. Having seen the sunrise in 25 countries, I couldn't agree more.

If I became Prime Minister tomorrow, everyone would soon see the truth behind these words. I would immediately write a new law called "Stop Working, Pack Your Bags and Go!", requiring every citizen to leave their country and travel for at least a month. Anywhere! Anyone who refused would be forced to endure watching a month of game-shows on television.

Afterwards, I'm sure the result would be nothing short of a revolution; a real explosiion in awareness and understanding of the outside world.

As an English teacher in Japan, I'm sure my students would start returning home and saying:

- Do you know that rush-hour in Paris, they actually drive on the pavement?

- In Australia, most workers leave the office at 5:30! Why are we still working at midnight?

- In New Zealand, I was sipping wine on a sun-drenched beach within 30 minutes of leaving the city! And they have a woman Prime Minister? Why can't we?

- Would you believe there are actually classes in England teaching women how to start their own business? I want to take my wife but she is still watching game shows.

Too many of my friends back home in the UK have never travelled abroad. What a shame this is. We should learn more from the Japanese as they are such keen travellers.

My experiences travelling and teaching have certainly made my life an adventure. I really do suggest for ALL new teachers to jump at the chance to teach abroad.

Pete L.
(English Teacher - Japan)

Fri 14-Jul-06, 05:53 PM

well that sure seems like a lot of fun to me. i love to travel and meet new people. and friend you are right you certainly get to know quite a bit about life seeing other people and learning from them.

anuj@yahoo.com
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Tired Teacher · Fri 14-Jul-06, 06:02 PM

Yep, I definitely agree that ALL should travel and work abroad whilst they are young. Some of the experiences you come across are PRICELESS!

Before I went abroad, I was quite an introvert. Now I'm a party animal... hahaha. But seriously, take the opportunity if you can and head abroad! It may be scary at first, and a big step to make, but really, it's just a walk in the park.

Fri 14-Jul-06, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Niko Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Nationality: Australian Occupation: Editor Location: Posts: 220	Traveling Opens the Mind Stop Working, Pack Your Bags and Go! Who said "traveling opens the mind"? I'm sure that whomever it was lived a fantastic life. They say that education teaches you how to earn a living BUT travel teaches you how to live. Having seen the sunrise in 25 countries, I couldn't agree more. If I became Prime Minister tomorrow, everyone would soon see the truth behind these words. I would immediately write a new law called "Stop Working, Pack Your Bags and Go!", requiring every citizen to leave their country and travel for at least a month. Anywhere! Anyone who refused would be forced to endure watching a month of game-shows on television. Afterwards, I'm sure the result would be nothing short of a revolution; a real explosiion in awareness and understanding of the outside world. As an English teacher in Japan, I'm sure my students would start returning home and saying: - Do you know that rush-hour in Paris, they actually drive on the pavement? - In Australia, most workers leave the office at 5:30! Why are we still working at midnight? - In New Zealand, I was sipping wine on a sun-drenched beach within 30 minutes of leaving the city! And they have a woman Prime Minister? Why can't we? - Would you believe there are actually classes in England teaching women how to start their own business? I want to take my wife but she is still watching game shows. Too many of my friends back home in the UK have never travelled abroad. What a shame this is. We should learn more from the Japanese as they are such keen travellers. My experiences travelling and teaching have certainly made my life an adventure. I really do suggest for ALL new teachers to jump at the chance to teach abroad. Pete L. (English Teacher - Japan) Attached Images To view attachments in this forum your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Fri 14-Jul-06, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
anuj Guest Posts: n/a	Teaching to learn well that sure seems like a lot of fun to me. i love to travel and meet new people. and friend you are right you certainly get to know quite a bit about life seeing other people and learning from them. anuj@yahoo.com Web Design Studio

Fri 14-Jul-06, 06:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tired Teacher ESL Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Occupation: ESL Teacher Location: Posts: 17	Having a time of your life Yep, I definitely agree that ALL should travel and work abroad whilst they are young. Some of the experiences you come across are PRICELESS! Before I went abroad, I was quite an introvert. Now I'm a party animal... hahaha. But seriously, take the opportunity if you can and head abroad! It may be scary at first, and a big step to make, but really, it's just a walk in the park.

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