As we explore this question further - It's essential not to make rash judgments about all individuals falling under the category of expats teaching English language skills within mainland china; As, over time various factors have played out which brought them here in first place. Some common reasons include an opportunity knocking door such that their employment status at home country would be seen as redundant or they had a unique chance to see places off beaten path few people get the privilege for.
Travel - For those who want it but don’t necessarily live there, is one of main things English teachers in China can look forward too. As an extension on from this idea: With all these points raised plus others you might be left wondering why exactly are english teacher’s so negative connotations still lingering even though no longer applicable and not a few may find it hard to believe such stigmas persist?
It is also the case that English teachers in China do make for an interesting bunch of characters. Although, there aren’t any real distinguishing features - some among them have been found wanting on more than one occasion (eg: they don't necessarily hold qualifications or experience you'd expect from someone teaching). In short and sweet sentences, this does not mean their teachings are less effective though; it just shows that perhaps perception of being a loser might be an overstatement in the long run.
At times there is simply no getting around - English teachers have been given ‘Loser’ or "LBH" label mainly because people assumed they had little option and could not get any other type jobs back home; but for those willing to go with it, a totally different story emerges from one that was initially expected. Many of these characters are often more interested in the field than others who managed work their way up various positions - though many English teachers hold similar expectations about gaining new skills.
We should also consider other factors at play here; this can be done by taking into account, on an international level: why there is such a divide between those teaching and non-teaching communities within China. This has been attributed to several different contributing reasons over past years - from the general public’s perspective of English teachers as people who could not gain work back in their home country (LBH), which can then be compared with other international nations where these kind perceptions are also found.
The idea that many Chinese students have is, they won’t take any notice if an instructor has been tagged "Loser" or even having teaching qualities - because what matters most here isn't whether someone was known to teach English well but rather how their whole package of skills would look when stacked next those who do not hold the same qualifications and this could lead them straight into more stable ground.
To sum up, all these factors have been adding together over a number years now; which are part of why "Loser" tag has stuck to many English teachers from China - they might even share some similarities with other groups too but for one group in particular it does look like the case is being stretched quite thin at times.
In conclusion, LBH (Losers Back Home) may not apply as a label anymore; since no matter what others say about them still holding these attributes we can’t let that cloud our judgment. English teachers should be recognized and honored for their contribution - to which they brought more than expected knowledge from an otherwise limited pool.
LB stands on many other meanings: one is it being attached onto those who have seen the China experience firsthand, but this isn't all there's been in terms of bringing something new into a conversation about English teachers' role; rather if you're interested I can assure - that when looking at what "Loser" means now we see nothing which should be taken to assume they are anything like these words suggest.
That having said everything else is clear, no matter how far removed some people might feel or believe it has gotten for them in their quest of knowing more about English teachers’ perception; every person’s got a story behind those labels - there exists and works out pretty well at the end.
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