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How Chinese Helped Me Improve as an ESL Teacher
Sep 6, 2023
Hanna, a language learner who improved her teaching skills through learning Chinese, shares insights on the benefits of learning Chinese as an ESL teacher. The podcast explores the advantages of learning another language as an English teacher, strategies for improving language skills through flashcards and conversation, overcoming language learning plateaus, and common misconceptions and challenges of learning Chinese.
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- Learning Chinese helped Hannah improve her teaching skills and open up more opportunities and income.
- Hannah emphasized the importance of finding enjoyable learning strategies, being easy on oneself, and incorporating humor in language learning.
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Learning Chinese as an ESL Learner
Hannah from Speak on English shares her successful journey of learning Chinese as an ESL teacher. Starting from her interest in languages, she began learning Spanish and later took up Chinese to connect with her Chinese-speaking students. She emphasized the importance of finding enjoyable learning strategies and being easy on oneself. Hannah also discussed the misconception about Chinese characters and highlighted the significance of using humor in language learning. Her future goals include confidently speaking Chinese, incorporating Chinese into her teaching, and captivating an audience with an opening speech in Chinese.
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