happy guy
- 2007-12-09
61 = 35 years in china for a westerner.you'r a happy guy and adapt to new cultures quick,everthing will be alright.be ready for a bunch of young chinese ladies willing to teach you mandarin free.
2cents
- 2007-12-09
At your age, I suggest you get a good international health insurance plan if you're planning to go to China - it does not matter how healthy you are. You'll be more hireble with this than any English program certification.
Chi Ming
deen
- 2007-12-09
61 is ok. Lots of teachers in china are mid sixties and students like them alot.
I'm a 61 year old male. I've had a long career in human services, and prior to that was a teacher and guidance counselor. I'm now considering teaching ESL, but am concerned that I might be too old. One of the TESL schools indicated they get students from 19 to 75. Just wondering? Would I be out of place and feel uncomfortable with so many younger people getting their certification and then teaching ESL? Any insights, experiences, etc., are appreciated.