Teng Chao is a dynamic woman, with rich facial expressions and body language when she speaks. This is related to her years as a music teacher in primary and secondary schools in Britain.

Teng Chao holds master's degrees in piano performance and music education from Kent University and Kingston University. Her study and struggle in England seems to be no stranger.

language barrier

? I have been studying music in China, and I left my English long before I went abroad, so my English was poor when I first arrived in Britain. In the first three months, I attacked English first. I can't speak Chinese these days. Later, my friends in China said that I was a freak at that time, but I knew I had to do it. I have to make friends abroad, force myself to speak English and create an English environment. ?

There are more and more China students studying in Britain, and China students can be found everywhere in language schools or British university campuses. Teng Chao said that going abroad to an English-speaking country seems to have an English environment, but if you don't deliberately create a small environment, the progress of English is still very slow.

Teng Chao took the IELTS test in the seventh month after arriving in Britain, and scored 6.5 points for the first time. She smiled and said that in order to practice writing, she kept a diary for herself every day; In order to practice oral English, she took part in all the activities organized by the school. It is this accumulation that makes her gradually have confidence in her English level, which is also an important prerequisite for her to stand bravely on the platform of British schools.

Teacher Qualification Certificate

Having a master's degree can't be a stepping stone for teachers to be promoted smoothly. When she was in college, Teng Chao's tutor told her that British people who want to be teachers in primary and secondary schools generally take PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education), and many colleges and universities offer courses of this kind of teacher qualification certificate. Because of this, the competition for enrolling in such courses is extremely fierce.

? My tutor said that although the success rate is not very high, it is possible to become a teacher without PGCE. At that time, I thought, if I can find a job, wouldn't it be better to take the certificate in the future? So I started looking for a job in April and May, submitted many resumes and participated in many interviews, and finally found a job at the end of August. ?

After nearly four months' perseverance, Teng Chao searched the website of teachers' profession in tes.co.uk, and made great efforts to dig on the website of British local council. Her first job was found on the official website in Barnett, North London.

? This is a part-time job. I also taught elementary school in China. During the interview, the headmaster wanted to see me take a class first to examine my teaching methods and ability to manage students. But I only need to teach three afternoons a week after I officially accepted the employment, so I asked the headmaster if he could organize some activities for the school. ?

The effect of "selling newspaper songs"

At the local annual barnett Music Festival, Teng Chao led her school choir to sing "Selling Newspapers", which caused a sensation and attracted attention. The local government official in charge of cultural activities found Teng Chao and praised her and asked her if she needed help. Teng Chao found a job teaching in several other schools through this official. She expanded from teaching music in one school to teaching chorus, piano and other different courses in four schools. It was during this teaching period that Teng Chao got the QTS (teacher qualification certification) for primary and secondary school teachers in the UK. As she expected, her study expenses were funded by the school where she worked.

? At this time, my visa is about to expire. It should be said that I started to apply for a new job with confidence. ? But what Teng Chao didn't expect was that every time she filled out the application form, she was asked if she had a work visa. Teng Chao, who has been teaching in Britain for nearly three years, has encountered a greater challenge than his last job search.

Officials from the Barney SAR government once again helped Teng Chao apply for a work visa. Time is pressing, I don't know if I can succeed before the visa expires. Teng Chao also tried other opportunities. Just because she didn't want to wait and give up easily, she won an interview in a new school.

It was a lecture and an interview. Teng Chao played very well. The headmaster called her the next day and told her to help Teng Chao apply for a work visa!

Now Mr. Teng has been a music teacher in this long-established private school for two years, compiling textbooks, directing musicals, organizing choirs and teaching musical performances ... Busy Teng Chao has also set up a primary school Chinese club in this traditional school.

? Although I am very tired, I am very happy and full. I hope my original intention of trying a new life by studying abroad can be realized, and I met my boyfriend in England. This should be a windfall! ?