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Gotoco

Frances Timberlake

Frances joined our programme in the town of Yangshuo in the summer of 2014, please read on for her feedback.

Can you tell me about some of your most enjoyable moments of the trip?

After having got used to the teaching and lesson planning, being able to really interact with the children and build a strong relationship with them was the most rewarding aspect of the trip for me.

Which were the highlights of the lessons, cultural excursions and outdoor activities?

There was only one cultural excursion/outdoor activity organised that we were all able to go on, to the Totem path and Dragon’s den caves – an interesting experience of Chinese tourism.

How would you say the overall experience has benefited you?

I learnt a lot from the experience as a whole, and particularly now feel more confident as a teacher. I also feel that spending a long period of time in China taught me a lot about the country and the people.

What was the best thing about your experience in China?

Seeing a new country and getting to know a beautiful area of it.

Would you recommend participating to a friend and if so why?

Yes, as in the end the teaching experience was a very rewarding one.


Why Join Us

GO TO A NEW COUNTRY!

Discover a new country, travel the world to explore captivating cultures and beautiful geographies! "Learn a new language and get a new soul"

GO TO GET FUNDED!

Why pay to take part when we offer participation, accommodation, meals, TEFL and a holiday at the end for funded or free?

GO TO TEACH!

Gain valuable experience and a TEFL (Teaching of English as a Foreign Language) teaching certificate

GO TO TRAVEL!

Become versed in local culture through immersive long-stay engagement on one of our projects, before taking a short holiday at end to see the best local sites!

GO TO LEARN!

Discover a new country: learn a language, have a go at local cultural activities, try fantastic food!

GO TO MAKE FRIENDS!

Make friends for life with your students, teaching assistants, local people, and your fellow Gotoco-ers!