Not Enough English Teachers for Taiwan's Schools Under Bilingual 2030 Policy | TaiwanPlus News

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Taiwan is aiming to have all-bilingual education by 2030, but there aren't enough English teachers to meet demand.

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[michaelyuan]

I am a native Taiwanese and a native English speaker teacher in Taiwan. The biggest problem is not a lack of English teachers but a lack of motivation to learn English or other foreign languages among the students and even parents and systemic obstacles. Teachers are not indispensable for language learning. The Internet offers plenty of free resources for learning if used well. Instead of aiming for bilingualism in classrooms, the goal needs to be producing a significant number of individuals in the future workforce that will attract foreign investment and allow Taiwan to succeed in diplomacy, international trade, and finance to the degree of being almost completely independent of China's economy. Instilling this absolute need as the prerequisite to long-term national survival in the minds of the population should be the focus right now, not force-feeding broken English bilingualism in the classrooms pell-mell. Don't turn Taiwan into just another country with an epidemic of broken English that no foreign business wants to invest in. Focus instead on a sufficient number of individuals who can become stellar diplomats and all kinds of other workers who can outcompete native speakers in all other countries in their foreign language skills. Better only partially gold than 100% broken English turd. But try to make that gold part 60% or more. In time, this gold investment will multiply itself productively and reproductively. For all this to happen, however, it will require much more effort from the government than what I have seen so far. Strive for excellence from the beginning, not perfunctory broken English. Otherwise, why even bother to learn English or any other foreign languages?

[kalonbrunhild]

Making all those Chinese speaking teachers who are not proficient enough in English incorporate English forcibly would not be a very good idea. This could create a weird pidgin like way of speech or a new creole eventually and you'll have to protect that as well as a heritage or a local culture. Also this would also damage the Chinese language education and the overall proficiency if not handled well.

[hangingwiththegrlz]

Many teachers are interested in teaching in Taiwan. The problem is not enough recruiters, and the schools are too slow in notifying the potential teachers. We have to accept employment before the summer as moving abroad is costly and preparations must be made well in advance. Taiwan schools wait too long before sending out offers. They should start hiring aggressively by March and sending for teachers to move to Taiwan by May to meet their quota. Teachers have to purchase their own flights to Taiwan and from America the cost can be over $2000 considering added baggage fees. In addition, teachers have to have $$$ 3 times the rent, deposits for utilities, transportation fees and be able to survive for a full month and prepare for the upcoming school year with their savings because they will not receive salary for a full month. For experienced teachers with families this can range to over $6000 to just get settled in Taiwan. They really should offer contracts sooner than July.

[watarikeito]

Hello.
Ive been in Japan for 10 years teaching English . Im 32 years old. Im from the USA. I have a four year degree from an accredited USA university.

My goal is is to move to Taipei in March 2024 . And start looking for jobs after i get there. I hope that i can land a job offer within a month or so of being in Taipei.

Does this sound like a good plan?

[johnmertz]

Any advice? I'm 72 ( I know age is an issue in China). I'm American . I have a BA and soon, a teaching certificate. I also have a TEFL and two years' experience teaching mostly non-English speakers. I'd prefer a small city or rural area. I'm traveling to my wife's country of The Philippines in September and could investigate in person.

[justincooper]

I want to teach English in Taiwan. Where should I apply?

[ivanchan]

China no need english but just translated in phone.. 😂😂😂 so poor.. Taiwan upgrade!!!...

[cooliipie]

As long as they don't have non native speakers teaching English, especially "Taiwanese English teachers" 😂😂 elloooo