Well, My Ukrainian summer officially comes to a close this week with the start of a new teaching year in Poland.I'm very happy I spent this summer (and this year in general) learning about Ukraine and its language. For sure, I will aim to maintain my A2 graded Ukrainian abilities at that level next year, even if I re-focus my language learning back to Polish and Russian. And also, I'm sure I'll be back in Ukraine very soon, especially considering the ease and cheapness of travel there from Wrocław.
Already I can see my rota becoming jam packed with classes and I still need to squeeze in my University obligations when they begin in October. From a professional point of view, my targets for this year are more of the same. Last year was quite good for me professionally, teaching classes at Uni alongside some really decent private contracts I managed to nail, if I can keep it up this year, I’ll be satisfied.
Of course, I need a new teaching destination? Where will that be? Despite the result of the poll that I put on this blog a few months ago, which suggested Norway, I have decided for Belarus. I will go in the early months of 2012, definitely by first visit will be short, as I need to scout of the destination, depending on what I find will dictate my future plans.
Why Belarus? Well, I think that having some concrete experience in Belarus would be a good complement to this year’s Ukrainian adventure. The only problem is Belarus is definitely more closed than Ukraine so I'm open to any contacts or suggestions my readers have regarding getting a foot on the TEFL ladder in Belarus?
Україна - до побачення і спасибі!
p.s. I've linked this video from a soppy and sentimental point of view as it's one of those songs I really enjoy and will always remind me of Ukraine.
Belarus? Wow!
ReplyDeleteYour wife must be thrilled! ;)
Brave decision!
Lets put it this way - she's coming to terms with the idea ;)
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