About grayko

Status:

Preparing to Move Abroad 

Gender:

Male

Currently Lives:

Citizen Of:

Australia

Past Expat Posts:

New Zealand

About grayko

I am a primary school teacher, currently retired from my position, and business owner of Intercell Media, promoting educational and ESL related information and products. I am the father of three adult children, and grandfather of two boys. I am widowed, and wanting to follow a long-held dream of teaching overseas, preferably in China. Much of my experience has involved teaching ESL students from many countries, both as a specialist ESL teacher and in the regular classroom.

My Website:

http://www.speakeverydayenglish.com

Advice for New Expats

I think I need advice, rather than being able to impart it! from my experience so far, I would advice to do your research thoroughly, from many different sources, because some sources may be biased or ill-informed for various reasons. Join local forum sites, and read thoroughly all the available relevant information from the website of the embassy of your desired destination. Also read information about travelling abroad on your home country's website.

I would love to live in...

Nice, France

Education:

Bundaberg State High School
  1964 to 1967

Avondale College
  1973 to 1975

Avondale College
  1996 to 1999

Favorite Websites:

http://www.facebook.com
http://www.google.com

Favorite Assignment:

Doing the research and planning for my six-week European Holiday in 2012.

Favorite Cuisine:

Thai

Favorite Museum:

Immigration Museum, Melbourne

Favorite Movie:

The Power of One

Favorite Book:

The Persimmon Tree, by Bryce Courtenay

Favorite Sports Team:

Bombers (Essendon AFL)

Some Forum Posts:

China: z-visa age limit:

I want to get a job teaching English in China. I am 62. Does anyone know if and how I can get a job so I can get the z-visa?

Date Joined:

7/21/2013

Total Posts:

3

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