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Katchen, Johanna E. – 1988
For practical reasons, teachers of English as a second language abroad may choose not to learn the local language. However, the advantages of learning even a little of the language far outweigh any inconvenience caused by extra study time. First, teachers abroad lead more comfortable lives when not depending on others for basic needs such as…
Descriptors: Chinese, Cultural Awareness, English (Second Language), Instructional Improvement