Tag: In-person Classes

Holiday, In-person Classes, Students, Teaching, TEFL

Labour Day, in Reality

My TEFL Adventure

I teach a crazy schedule because of China's Labour Day holiday.

Expat Life, Holiday, In-person Classes, Students, Teaching, TEFL

Labour Day Problems

My TEFL Adventure

I work out my schedule for Chinese Labour Day and wonder if it celebrates working a little too much.

Expat Life, In-person Classes, Students, Teaching, TEFL

One Month In

My TEFL Adventure

I reflect a bit on what my first month has been like and finally get a good surprise.

In-person Classes, Students, Teaching, TEFL

Teacher Problems

My TEFL Adventure

Every teacher has to teach kids that don't behave. I have a lot. Here are some common teacher problems that I've had.

In-person Classes, Students, Teaching, TEFL

Party!

My TEFL Adventure

I have a party in class and get love notes from students who later chase me down the street with swords.

In-person Classes, Students, Teaching, TEFL, Training

Kindergarten Torture

My TEFL Adventure

Kindergarten was so bad I try to quit and other horrifying hijinks.

In-person Classes, Students, Teaching, TEFL

So Much Drama at Kindergarten

My TEFL Adventure

I argue against teaching the alphabet and phonics to kids who can't tell me their names, get told to do as I'm told, and have a large margarita.

Expat Life, In-person Classes, Students, Teaching, TEFL, Training

Settling In (Work Edition)

My TEFL Adventure

I start settling in at both of my jobs and have issues at both. But, they get handled very differently. I also get a kitty escort home.