2. In **LBH**’s case though we must look at these English teachers being described as “Losers Back Home” because of the way they conduct themselves within their work environments and this has created an image problem which results in them being perceived negatively, although some might say there’s no smoke without fire for such a reputation.:
3. **LBH** can be viewed from another perspective where English teachers are thought to have come over to China because of the lack of proper qualifications or experience but it is essential to note that this doesn’t apply to all and many who face discrimination due to their nationality might actually possess excellent qualifications, such as those holding an TEFL, CELTA, etc.:
4. **LBH** (Losers Back Home), on a lighter side is also sometimes viewed from the perspective of expats having come over here for reasons other than teaching where they are perceived not because of their teaching skills but how quickly they can pick up new languages and get by with limited Chinese knowledge, which turns into “English Teacher" as its own entity.:
5. **LB** (Losers Back Home), from the perspective of students also needs to be brought under the loop as sometimes there is a divide between teachers’ ‘teaching background’, where some come over with TESL backgrounds and others do not, even though teaching styles are different this does make it an interesting topic when they themselves are being compared.:
6. **LBH** (Losers Back Home) can be perceived in China because of the way English teachers conduct their classes or perhaps due to how they carry out their duties as a teacher which leads them into getting stereotyped, and then ultimately categorized under this term with no clear distinction from one group to another.:
7. **LBH** (Losers Back Home) has an interesting story behind it where these English teachers are not always just teaching but also learning the Chinese Language themselves in order to teach their students better which sometimes puts them into humorous situations due to their lack of fluency, naturally this affects how they’re perceived by their peers.:
8. **LBH** (Losers Back Home) when discussing its perception is similar to a discussion that’s being held currently about English teaching industry where expats have come over as well but are in dire need of proper certification like TEFL and CELTA which helps them get placed into China jobs and then be able to stay longer, so even though **LBH** might apply sometimes it doesn’t necessarily mean every teacher is from this group.:
9. *The article continues below with “China Ad Post Teaching Jobs in China”*
In the interest of fairness let’s look at both sides shall we? In yesteryear I recall being asked if my accent was fake which led me to reply “No, its real.” When Chinese people meet a western looking person they naturally assume he is speaking from an accent learned during his schooling rather than it coming out naturally like native English.
In fact I myself have heard this term **LBH** (Losers Back Home) and also used the phrase in order to keep up with jokes about not being able to speak Mandarin fluently after moving here - so now let’s think of that “China Ad Post Teaching Jobs” joke:
I remember one time a Chinese friend asked me if I had learned before, and upon finding out it was just something he said we were all like him "dumb" - this became an instant **LBH** (Losers Back Home) reference which is used now for English teachers in China who are also learning the language to teach their students better while picking up on new Chinese friends.
One such joke about *China Ad Post Teaching Jobs* came when I said that upon getting my TEFL and CELTA we might just be “losers” - but this was all in good humor as our teacher had managed without these qualifications, which actually pertain to being able to teach English properly - now let’s think of **LBH** from the point of those *China Ad Post Teaching Jobs* who are also learning and know their limits.
The perception that **English teachers don’t have a great reputation**, is according to some expats due to how many feel they came over here with anything but “Teaching Background” - meaning in this case simply having an English teaching degree isn't always enough which leaves them feeling unprepared, particularly those coming from other countries where requirements are higher and then finding themselves getting lost.
This **China Ad Post Teaching Jobs** reference can now be made to joke about the fact that even though we were “LBH’s
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