If you are considering a move to Taiwan to teach English, then it is probably logical that you want to know what it is really like teaching in Taiwan. Taiwan is probably very different from what you may have heard or read about. TV shows portray Taiwan as a leading producer of high technology products and similar products. There is some truth to this but the majority of Taiwan is vastly different from what many people think it is. This can be seen in both the daily life and your work environment. If you want to come to Taiwan to teach English, it is a good idea that you first familiarize yourself with what daily life and your work environment are going to be like.
The biggest shock to most people coming to Taiwan to teach is that of just how many people there are. Streets in major cities are crowded. The population of Taiwan is only 26 million but Taiwan is a small island and the majority of the population lives in three major cities. These results in streets being crowded with people, parking your motorbike or car can be difficult. The above is truth for Taipei, the largest and most population city in Taiwan and this is where the majority of English teaching work can be found. The roads and people in Taiwan can be chaotic. It is common place for motorists to run red lights, turn where turning is not permitted and park cars and motorbikes where they shouldn t. As above, the main cause for this is the lack of space and you will most likely find yourself at a loss sometimes as to where you can park your motorbike or car.
Working as an English teacher can be an interesting experience. The range and types of schools offering English classes is numerous. This leads to many schools expecting and asking for different things from their teachers. The commonly accepted norm is that all English teachers must turn up half an hour before work to prepare for that day s classes. Beyond this, the kind of work environment you find yourself in will depend greatly on the school you work at. However, one thing holds true for most schools, they are businesses and their number one goal is to make money. This may sound obvious, but education or a child s English ability typically comes second to making a profit. It isn t usually this clear and cut but you will see it time and time again when a child is stuck in a class that is way beyond their ability. They continue to remain in that class because the boss does not want the child to leave the school, as this would obviously mean a loss of revenue. This is not to say schools aren t genuine in helping their students improve their English, but they are more concerned with making money.
Teaching in Taiwan can be an amazing experience. The way of life, the food, the language and your work environment are most likely completely different to what you may be used to back home. Many come to Taiwan just to experience it, some come to make and save money and others come to further their teaching career. Whatever the reason you have for thinking or coming to Taiwan to teach, there truly is no other place like it.
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