From Lisbon to China: ESL Teaching Adventure

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  • Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
  • Meet Raquel, a brave soul who traveled across the world to teach ESL in China. She is one of my subscribers who took a leap of faith and landed a teaching gig in Nanjing, in my very own school! What a small world we live in, right?!! Her story is a testament to the fantastic things that can happen when you dare to step outside your comfort zone.
    Timestamps:
    0:00 Intro
    1:53 Meet Raquel: A brief introduction
    3:45 What inspired you to move from Lisbon to Nanjing?
    4:48 Why China? Why Nanjing?
    6:44 Facing cultural differences and adapting to the new environment
    10:08 Raquel's first day of school
    14:08 Classroom management: How many students are there in your class?
    16:02 Memorable cultural exchange moment
    17:18 East vs. West: "We are more similar than we are different."
    19:30 What skills or qualities did you develop as a teacher?
    21:21 What advice would you give teachers wanting to teach ESL in a foreign country?
    23:10 Miracle or Destiny: "How did you end up in my school?!!"
    26:29 Small things make a big difference: A heartwarming moment
    27:43 Personal highlights and favorite memories
    29:00 Future plans: Nanjing or the rest of the world?
    30:09 What are your goals as an ESL teacher going forward?
    31:34 Final words of encouragement for ESL teachers
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Комментарии • 15

  • @RaquelLovesPandas
    @RaquelLovesPandas 9 месяцев назад +2

    Hi everyone! :)
    My name is Raquel, and I am the person in this video with Val.
    I absolutely loved to film this interview with Val in our wonderful school in Nanjing, China.
    Like I mentioned in the video, Val is not only a great RUclipsr but also a great guy in real life!
    Thank you again for having me Val!
    This was a new experience for me, and even though I was nervous, I am also so excited!
    I hope my story can inspire some of you to go on in similar adventures and try ESL teaching :)
    Also, subscribe to Val's channel everyone!
    It's a great resource for ESL teachers and Val puts a lot of effort into them.
    Now I know how much since I was able to see Val operate behind the scenes :)
    Wishing everyone a great day ahead! :)

    • @Teacher-Val
      @Teacher-Val  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much, Raquel! You are soooooooo kind!!!! 🌹 I was nervous, too, but I am always nervous in front of the camera. 😂 You did great, and I am incredibly grateful to you for your openness and sincerity.

    • @falakokouvi9561
      @falakokouvi9561 8 месяцев назад

      Welcome to China.

  • @user-vs8rk2bh6r
    @user-vs8rk2bh6r 9 месяцев назад +1

    Какое замечательное видео! Прекрасная идея взять интервью у начинающего педагога, попавшего в ситуацию своей мечты. Это было так искренне, так легко воспринималось, улыбка не покидала меня на протяжении всего видео! Вэлу спасибо за интересные вопросы, а Ракел за честность, открытость и потрясающий оптимизм и готовность вдохновлять! Ну и конечно за прекрасный английский у обоих собеседников! 😊💯💫

    • @Teacher-Val
      @Teacher-Val  9 месяцев назад

      Spasibo za takoy iskrenniy commentari. 🌹

  • @middlekingdomproductions
    @middlekingdomproductions 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great interview! What a small world, ending up in the same school as Teacher Val! It was very interesting hearing about your experiences here in China!

    • @Teacher-Val
      @Teacher-Val  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much! The world is small indeed and we are all connected.

  • @osamamadani1084
    @osamamadani1084 9 месяцев назад +2

    Always excellent teacher val👍good questions

    • @Teacher-Val
      @Teacher-Val  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you! 😃 Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @user-qj4th8hs7r
    @user-qj4th8hs7r 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you,it was very interesting!

    • @Teacher-Val
      @Teacher-Val  9 месяцев назад

      Glad to hear that! Thank you!

  • @sabrinaleghissa6450
    @sabrinaleghissa6450 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this interesting interview ! 😊 Bye 👋

    • @Teacher-Val
      @Teacher-Val  9 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it, Sabrina! You never fail me. Always sooooo kind and considerate. Thank you very much! ❤

  • @TestYourEnglish_
    @TestYourEnglish_ 9 месяцев назад +1

    32 like 👍 Excellent lesson 👍Hello 👋 Nice to meet you. You are creating amazing vlogs. It's a pleasure to see. I subscribed you from Spain+1 ✍️☕️🇪🇦. Hope to stay connected. 🤝Best wishes ❤️

    • @Teacher-Val
      @Teacher-Val  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much and welcome to my channel! Which part of Spain are you from?