Learn Mandarin and Teach English in China

Aston offers a special language exchange program to learn Mandarin and teach English.

Teach 10 hours of English lessons per week in our school and we will give you the same amount of Mandarin lessons. (English lessons range from 20 to 100 minutes in length.) We might occasionally offer you overtime teaching, for which you will be paid. Teaching hours are flexible from week to week, with the total being counted at the end of the month. Any hours in excess will be paid then.

The Language Exchange Project is open to anyone who is interested in Chinese language and culture. It is perfect for current undergraduates and recent high-school graduates but we also welcome participants who are older and have life and professional experience. Participants not only gain teaching experience with us, but have a unique opportunity to study Chinese in very small classes and to cover in two months what most students would cover in a year's worth of college classes.

Sample Schedule:
Week 1:
Arrive in Shanghai or Nanjing, one of our staff picks you up at the airport.
Tour of Wuhu
Observe experienced teachers' lessons
Basic Chinese lessons (how to order food, how to ask where things are, etc.)
Dinner out with all of the new students, teachers and Aston staff.
Social events, such as movies, outings, etc.
Week 2:
Begin teaching
Begin Chinese classes

Term Dates

2010 Spring Term:

01 March to 07 March 2010 – Training and Preparation

08 March to 27 June – Teach English and Learn Mandarin

28 to 29 June 2010 – Trip to Jiuhuashan

Fall Term

29 June to 02 July 2010 – Training and Preparation

03 July to 27 August – Teach English and Learn Mandarin

28 to 29 August 2010– Trip to Jiuhuashan

2010 Autumn Term:

01 September to 05 September 2010 – Training and Preparation

06 September 2010 to 09 January 2011 – Teach English and Learn Mandarin

10 to 11 January 2011 – Trip to Jiuhuashan

2011 Spring Term:

21 February to 27 February 2011 – Training and Preparation

28 February to 26 June – Teach English and Learn Mandarin

27 to 28 June 2011 – Trip to Jiuhuashan

2011 Summer Term:

29 June to 03 July 2011 – Training and Preparation

04 July to 28 August – Teach English and Learn Mandarin

29 to 30 August 2011– Trip to Jiuhuashan

Term dates may vary depending on enrollment. 

Requirements:
1) Currently enrolled university students, or people who are interested in Chinese language and culture.
2) Native English speakers preferred.
3) Teaching experience an asset, but not essential (training and teaching materials provided).
4) Easy going personality, responsible and patient with young children.

Cost of Participation:
1) Return flight/Round Trip (from London or another UK city to Shanghai), cost around £350 (GBP) with a student’s ID.
2) Single entry VISA, £30 for British nationals, 16 Euro for Irish nationals, $100 for US nationals.
3) Overseas Travel Insurance (optional).

The school provides:
1) Free Accommodation. A private single room and a living/dinning room, bathroom and toilet shared with other tutors.
2) No bills to pay, internet, gas, electricity and water are provided (the use of air-conditioner and telephone charges must be paid for by the participant).
3) Free lunch from Tuesday to Sunday.
4) Airport pick-up at either Nanjing or Shanghai airport.
5) Pocket money of 500 RMB per month, or 1,000 RMB per month if you have a BA degree, TEFL qualification or at least 1-2 years teaching experience.
6) Free two day trip to Jiuhuashan.

7) Ten hours of free Chinese lessons a week.
8) Help with booking train tickets and hotels.

To apply for our Language Exchange Project please send a CV, photocopies of your passport and degree certificate and a cover letter via e-mail to: chufang01@yahoo.com.cn or astoneduchina@gmail.com

Caroline Huang, Director
Aston Language Centre, 6th Floor, 34 Chun-An Road, Wuhu, Anhui Province, P R China
Postcode: 241000
Telephone: ++86-553-3824112 ext 805,

Mobile: ++86-13003034247
Fax: ++86-553-3828710
Website: www.astonedu.com