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Jeanie Hore - TEFL Traveller


  1. Age when you taught: 59
  2. Nationality: Australia
  3. Where did you teach?: Shenzhen, China
  4. Time spent teaching per week
    20
  5. How long did you teach for?
    3yrs
  6. What was your pay?
    10.000 RMB
  7. What is the biggest lesson you learned from your teaching English experience?
    My english improved....I learnt a lot about my country....I learnt a lot about China....Kids R kids no matter where they live
  8. What is the most common misconception about teaching English?
    Too Hard ??? about pay....I have recieved different pay in diffeent places....depends on your location.The least...3 500 RMB.
  9. Did you get certified?: no
  10. If you did not get certified, was it harder to find a job? Why?
    I had no trouble getting a job....I have had several....but it is becomming a little harder now.It helps to have a good agent.
  11. What are the best things about teaching English abroad?
    A chance to travel & work too......it gives me time to really get to know the local community...get to places tourists never see...get invitations to families homes.
  12. Did you travel before or after your program? If so, where?
    I have been to the Phillipines & into Vietnam as far as Hanoi.
  13. What would be your advice to people thinking about teaching English abroad?
    Just do it......


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