Foshan, China

Max recently joined the staff of Lingdong School and is having a ball! He sent us this short report.

To English Explorer staff and students,

Dear Harry and Alan,

I have embarked on a wonderful adventure. The people in Foshan are very friendly and in general treat me like a celebrity.

I have been given three nicknames already, the president, the diplomat and the C.E.O. The students here are exceptionally eager to learn, although 15-16 y.o. are reluctant to speak, it can be like pulling teeth.

Eating here is a huge learning curve. Am practising eating with chopsticks on peanuts. It is literally cheaper to eat out, than cook for myself, (I'm in heaven!). Have eaten frog/toad, large intestine of beef or pork, and several other things my hosts seemed unwilling to divulge (very tasty) and I have developed a real liking for Chinese dumplings.

And finally a piece of advice for any students considering the E.S.L. experience, do it, do it now!

Regards Max.

Lingdong has openings for several teachers to commence in February 2007. They pay well, have great facilities and more to the point, their Australian and American staff speak highly of them. Are you interested in applying? Then get qualified soon.