Teaching internship & TEFL Certification (Thailand, Vietnam, Europe, China, India)

I really enjoyed the two months I spent teaching at the BOB school for English in Shantou, China. Not only did I get the chance to delve deeper into Chinese culture, fully immersing myself in the local way of life, but I also got to try my hand at teaching foreign languages, which is something that I personally, as someone studying modern languages at university, found incredibly rewarding. The teaching built my confidence as well, as prior to the program I had never been given authority over a group, and having this dependence upon me really made me push myself to come up with creative lessons which both myself and the students could enjoy. I would fully recommend Gotoco to anyone, not only those who think that teaching could be a future vocation, but also to those who simply enjoy exploring a new, alien culture.

I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and it exceeded my expectations. Despite there being a little insufficient information prior to arrival (where I'd be staying, with whom and my exact teaching schedule), everything turned out fine. The trip is not free as advertised but it is worth the flight and excursion money. I made very close friends and stayed in a breathtaking part of China - a modern but remote city with beautiful views. Overall, I gained a lot of confidence in exploring an entirely different culture independently. I was lucky enough to be placed in a beautiful city and meet incredible locals who had me appreciate the traditions of discipline and hard work embedded in Chinese culture to a greater degree. As a medical student I had not previously considered paediatrics as a speciality but upon evaluation of my trip, treating children may well be a path I pursue.

Had a really awesome time in China. My most enjoyable moments of the trip were hanging out and playing games with the children. I liked when we just got to chill with them and talk with them. I feel like I have gotten more confident as a result of taking part in the program. I feel like my leadership skills have greatly improved as a result of the program. Lots of fun. Not very expensive. Good opportunity to explore China and learn more about Chinese culture. A good way to make lots of new friends. It is a very enjoyable experience. I enjoyed making friends with both the other Gotocoers and Chinese teachers. I liked working and hanging out with them. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is interested in teaching, Chinese culture or both.

i enjoyed participating in the english teaching summer programme. had the opportunity to gain experience teaching young chinese students in china, guilin. also the the chance to enjoy extreme activities with the children for example rock climbing and kayaking.
the gotoco company was good as information and detail when applying was sufficient. also after applying, detail about travelling to china was useful. however, communication was poor and slow when help via email was needed. Moreover, the placement was given really late in may when application was done in october which was quite frustrating as flight tickets gets more and more expensive as you get closer to the summer months. furthermore, more detail about the school and the schedule could be given for us to be more prepared.

I enjoyed teaching more than I ever thought I would and really would not mind teaching again. Kids tend to give a lot of energy, so even when I was tired after an cultural excursion or a night out the day before, even when I felt like the lesson is not going to be as good as I would want, whenever I entered the room full with kids expecting me to give an amazing and fun lesson, you try your best and that is what the exchange program really taught me. To do the absolute best you can, even when you don't feel like you are going to succeed. Having this mindset really helps when you're in that environment.

I loved the experience mostly because of the people I was with. Our schedule was quite tight, so whenever I felt tired or upset about something, the people around me really helped. We helped each other a lot and supported each other through everything because living with 30 people for 6 weeks might be too much at times.

This program benefited me by giving me the chance of going to China in an easy and relaxed way. Given that I study Chinese it was very important to me to have the opportunity to immerse myself in the Chinese language and culture. It also helped me to grow as a person, to get out of my comfort zone and to improve myself in different ways and circumstances.

I would recommend Gotoco because they provide an opportunity for people who want to visit China, making it easy and stress-free, or even for people who just want a chance at teaching, with some really good programmes on offer.

My experience in the overall application process was great, information was passed on to me at a good timely rate and everything was made easy and smooth for me, so I'm overall satisfied.

It has greatly improved my confidence and clarity of speech. We were regularly asked to perform songs and dances in front of the school which to begin with we were hesitant to do but by the end leaped at the opportunity and found it extremely enjoyable.

I have also learnt how to engage with people I do not know too well better and can change my approach and methods of teaching depending on the kind of person who I am speaking to. I think this will be helpful in all jobs in the future whether it be teaching or speaking to clients/colleagues in other jobs.

It has greatly improved my confidence and clarity of speech. We were regularly asked to perform songs and dances in front of the school which to begin with we were hesitant to do but by the end leaped at the opportunity and found it extremely enjoyable.

I have also learnt how to engage with people I do not know too well better and can change my approach and methods of teaching depending on the kind of person who I am speaking to. I think this will be helpful in all jobs in the future whether it be teaching or speaking to clients/colleagues in other jobs.

My Experience with Gotoco was quite positive. The application process went smooth- I had to fill in some forms, record an introduction video and soon after that I got an invitation to a video interview with representatives of my program.
Gotoco helped me a lot with a preparation process before going to China. They provided helpful information on their website about getting Visa, traveling around China, etc.
One of the most enjoyable parts of a camp was people I spend time with. Other International counselors who also Applied through Gotoco were truly amazing people. They made my time in China much better. After the program, we went to explore Shanghai and Beijing together.
I Applied to Gotoco because I wanted to Get out of my Comfort Zone, challenge myself and this is what Gotoco gave me.