The document provides a list of 10 things to do before arriving to work as a language assistant in a foreign country, including bringing an open mindset, researching the school and local area, gathering basic information about your home town to share, planning finances and activities, and connecting with others assistants and teachers. It advises preparing questions, making local contacts, and sharing your experiences online while abroad.
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1. TOP TEN
BEFORE
YOUR ARRIVAL
You made up your mind, you are about to be a language assistant in a foreign country. When
packing, remember not to forget some basics apart from your clothes. Here is a list not to be missed:
1. Bring an open-minded attitude with you (and keep it handy). During your stay with us, you will become
familiar with different daily life, learn how schools operate and gain experience in a new venture.
2. Jot down the basic questions you have in mind about this position so they are answered as soon as
possible. Some examples could be:
a. How large is the school?
b. How old are the students?
c. Which subjects will I teach?
d. What is the school’s geographical and sociocultural environment?
e. Does the school have a partner school in my country?
f. Does the school have a website?
g. Which are the best tips for transportation?
h. What are the possibilities for affordable accommodation?
i. Who should I contact when I arrive?
3. Get to know some previous language assistants who worked in the same school, area, region, etc.
(learn from others’ tips!!)
4. Get to know your future school and town in advance. Search their web for information on projects,
studies, etc. (peeking is OK sometimes!)
5. Get to know some other language assistants coming to the country (share your anxiety and/or
expectations!!)
6. Bring a set with basic information about your town, city, area, region, etc. (be the best ambassador!):
a. Visuals: pictures of family, friends, house, city or town, university…
b. Maps, brochures, postcards, posters, signs…
c. School report, timetable, etc.
d. Menus, recipes, games…
e. Paper money and coins (if different from ours!!)
f. Written press:
• National and local press, weather reports, cooking recipes, horoscopes…
• Magazines for children and teens, comic strips, picture books
• Advertising flyers, students newspapers and magazines, sports books
• Programs for shows, radio, television
g. Audio:
• Audio recordings of poems and nursery rhymes, stories and songs
• Radio advertisements
• Book readings
• Karaoke DVDs
h. Audiovisuals (be aware of different zone or systems):
• Excerpts from TV newscasts
• Video clips, TV commercials, weather reports…
i. Web links about your area
j. Finally, don’t hesitate to bring documents related to your own interests, hobbies or area of
university studies that might interest students
7. Bring some useful contacts from teachers at your local or former primary/secondary schools. It may be
helpful for future school exchanges, pen friend projects, visits, etc. (expand your people skills!)
8. Think of possible ways to spend your free time. You will have plenty of time for travelling around,
reading, doing sport, studying some course, doing on-line studies, taking up a new hobby, socialise, etc.
(treat yourself!!)
9. Plan a personal budget to cover your expenses (rent, transport…) until you get your first pay check (it
can take some time!)
10. Finally, get on-line to share with relatives and acquaintances your progress and good times abroad!
…AND HAVE A GOOD JOURNEY!!!