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[song2x]

Is it possible for an chinese person (myself) with native English speaking proficiency to become TESOL certified and teach in Asia?

[Gerard Denaro]

In reply to your question , I must sadly say the answer is no! Even though your native tongue maybe English, in my experience you wont get a look in , because schools want "foreign-looking" people, preferably young, blonde, blue eyes etc. Why?
Every chance they get, schools will parade their foreign staff in front of prospective parents. Dont take it personally, it just comes down to dollars and sense. So you're there as much to wave the school flag as to teach English, even more so. You may find yourself on radio and TV, newspaper articles and heaven forbid, a star of a national foreign talent quest all in the name of free advertising for your chosen instituion.
My advice if you're Asian, is to try a country where Asian looks might be the exception rather than the rule.
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Gerard Denaro
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[bjwellgo]

possible. I know only a few schools who select "foreign teachers" or ESL teachers based solely on their merit. That's the reality. Sad.
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[mikara.travel]

I still haven't decided where I want to teach but I'm doing a lot of job hunting. As an Asian-American Native Spearker would I not have any chance in China of being accepted? I mean English is my first language. I'm not of Chinese descent but Asian, and I wanted to got there or Taiwan possibly.

What is the problem there is it something cultural like a reverse racism?

Also I'm a young female, what effect will that have?