[marie777]

Hi

Thanks for your feedback.

Yes I did do a TESOL and TEYL. Basically the students have Chinese teachers that teach them from the book and they do not want me to teach from this book at all, not even the topic as they said it is boring and they have already learnt. Therefore for my lesson to not be boring they are expecting me to come up with something exciting and new each week that has nothing to do with the book. I think the headmistress is expecting me to use the book so this could cause problems.

The TESOL course was helpful and I did very well in it but I think nothing beats a bit of practical experience which I could do with. I think the first year is definately going to be about finding my feet and finding what works and what doesn't, and maybe having quite a few hiccups a long the way. It's not until you start teaching that you can even begin to realise how difficult it can be, I guess that is my lack of experience again.