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  • Member since: 02/03/10
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About Me

I am a so called "middle aged" Australian who has decided to make a major life change and get out of the senior government service and teach English. I have travelled extensively through SE Asia and simply LOVE the people, places and cultures. I have a particular fondness for Vietnam but have decided to take my first teaching placement in China which offers more support etc. Looking forward to this new, exciting phase in my life.

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JaneLloyd said: “katie, you're so right about joining in.  How often do...”
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Borrix24 said: “Hi,   I finished my TEFL course with i-to-i and...”
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bootneck said: “Kate Vietnam was great very cheap bit busy in Hanoi...”
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honor said: “Hey,   Congratulations on getting a job in China -...”
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Recent Blog Posts

Almost Time to be China Bound

Well it seems that the tension is building as we all get closer and closer to departing our respective homes and head to China. A sense of excitement, trepidation, nervousness, happiness...oh what a mixture of emotions. I seem to be making lists for everything and I bet I will still forget something!! I'm working on the principle that if I've got the important things then everything else will sort itself out. As I try to...
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Business English

YEAH.......I have just successfully completed the specialist module - Teaching Business English - with i-to-i. Thoroughly enjoyed this module and whilst it probably wont be useful for me in China (seems to be predominately children) I am hoping to move into the corporate/ business teaching in the future - perhaps Vietnam?? I would recommend this for anyone thinking of moving in a similar direction.  
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Hi Katie! Good to hear it is all going well for you - ah i remember having the 'oh god, what am i doing?!' feeling myself before i left for China, but being nervous before a big adventure is only natural, and everything will work out over there i am sure!


 


Haha my backpack is pretty heavy but i managed to get it just under the limit somehow! I think the trick is to not bring too big a suitcase/bag - because whatever size you have, you'll fill it!


 


I'm in Vancouver now and really enjoying it. So different to China, but i think i needed a change.


 


Good luck with everything!


 


Zoe :)

i admire yr courage and drive like alot of others on this, yr blogs are use full, keep it up

Hey, ya I already have my bag open and throwing stuff inside that I know I am taking like the books, meds, paperwork, etc. I have even dumped some clothes inside and have randomly used it as a closet that once I wear I wash and put back - I feel like I am living out of the suitcase - although most of my teaching cloths I haven't worn - I might have worn them once so that I know how it feels and that I feel comfortable in them. :) Let me know if you think of anything to add that isn't on my list - cause I know my list will change even to the last minute of packing!

Hi Katie,


Sorry it's taken ages to reply to your nice message - i hardly ever log into this site, but am trying to catch up on everything now!  Glad you're enjoying the blog and photos, will try to upload some more soon. Still loving it here - even more so now that the weather has picked up considerably. I'm even starting to get a bit of a tan! Haha yes the apartment is a bit kitsch, but very homely so i love it! Hope all is well with you - are you still heading to China in August?


Zoe :)

Kate Vietnam was great very cheap bit busy in Hanoi and HCMC crazy with the bikes. I am looking to the security industry when i leave the Marines bit more money but will see, hope to teach somewhere in the future. Good luck to you, also have a good time and i hope you get back to Vietnam soon


Aiden


 

Oh, I forgot to mention I am the one in the grey hoody on the right!! It's a bit annoying I can't update anything at all on my profile!!

Hey there! Thanks for the message. Alot of people have told me that SE Asia is amazing but I have never been there myself. I'm mega excited but mega nervous too, I suppose that is all part of it! It's mad when you think about something for so long and plan it and all and now it is so much more real!! All a bit crazy!! I've never been to China but from what I can gather you will have a blast teaching there too. It's another place on my "to see" list :)

Hi Jade...how is it going in China??? where are you going to be teaching?? please keep us up to date with your adventures. I'm heading to China in August but not on the i-to-i internship. However I've met such great people on this site that we are keeping in touch as who knows we might end up teaching close by!!!


I'm not really sure of the opportunities in Australia. Most classes seem to be through the vocational area- either non-governement organisations and for those with more advanced language skills through the TAFE where many are under taking certificates in retail, hospitality etc but still need additional english classes. If interested I would suggest contacting someone like Teach International or Seek Learning. Also i-to-i staff would be able to give you more information.


Good luck in China and I'll look forward to following your adventures,Kate. 

Hi Kate


Thanks for the message and the advice.I am sure you will have an amazing time in China which will build your confidence to go on and teach in Vietnam as planned :) When I spoke to the itoi placement team they told me the contracts they had start at the begining of sept, Jan and March...I am thinking I might have to go for a January contract uness I can find a contract with another company...it is just finding a company who I feel is safe and reliable.


Good luck with everything


Lou :)

hi there 


Ive seen that you are on the China internship, I am also on it. I also noticed after reading one of your blogs that you are from Australia, its a place that I am interseted in going and was wondering  do you know if there are many teaching oppurtunitys over there regarding teaching English as a foreign language ?


only a few days left until departure for China its getting exciting !

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