Day in the Life as a Black English Teacher in China - Do Chinese Students Respect Me?

I've been teaching English in China for 10 years. Today I show you guys what a typical day as a black English teacher is like while teaching at a Chinese university. I also give you guys a glimpse into what it's like to teach English online. Overall, this is a pretty typical work day for me. You can see how the Chinese respond to having a black teacher
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[@theflightmadness]

Would you use English teaching to help you live overseas?

[@1NavyLT]

Yes

[@Ericwolf520]

Do you need any qualifications to teach English in China?

[@wadenobisemartuccianimatio8366]

As a person that only studies art trying to learn math, I mostly trying to get a online job of learning 2D animation and financial trade, becoming an English teacher or just a teacher in general is kind of difficult and and for me being a shy person I don't think I'm going to be good at teaching English I mostly teach English with my foreign friends in private not in schools to be honest not a lot of people want to become a teacher they probably want to find a way how to live abroad by working remotely with different skills they are good at I'm mostly good at trading and digital art , people ask me even my foriegn friends asked me if I got to become an English teacher it could be good for me, I make them well known that I'm mostly good at making cartoons and learning trade, I'm scared to become a teacher really I'm shy for that haha.😅

[@Nick-ub8oi]

​@@Ericwolf520A degree

[@rendezyt]

@Nick-ub8oi Yeah, I think China has made it more stringent now compared to the early 2000s. I think you ideally need a Bachelors at least in any field (it can be English but it can be Maths, Science, Geography or something else.). But China pays more than the other Asian countries.

[@thedame9974]

As a teacher and Black person, I WISH you were more professional. Recording your students, yourself, your personal exploits, and not dressing professionally is reinforcing stereotypes about Black men and Black people in general.

[@bodethoms8014]

first of all, you aren't black stop lying. secondly what is the official teaching wear Karen? I'm pretty sure they announced it somewhere in your group and we haven't gotten the memo yet.

[@dargardargar]

Disappointed in your choice of attire. When I taught in Japan/China (over two decades), I always dressed smart; business casual. I knew I was representing black people so I wanted to make the best possible impression. It worked.

[@jab376]

Online teaching. Think radio presenter. You can do it in sleepers.

[@joseph3036]

I was gonna say the same thing.

[@davidc4408]

True

[@JasonVu-h7t]

Honestly, he is representing black culture. He should have worn grills on his teeth and dred locks or corn rolls.

[@KEMET1971]

I was just about to comment on the same observation.

[@SmilingDesperado]

Going to a university dressed like that is crazy work. Not sure why this would be the image you would want your students to have of a black American that is supposed to be a professional. Also opening yourself up to some unwanted attention by filming the student's exam and posting it on KZbin. Not sure about China, but I know a lot of places in Asia are sensitive about having their videos uploaded without permission. Can't imagine that putting an oral university exam online on the same channel where you talk about how to pick up girls is being smart or wanted by the students.

[@MegaBladerunner007]

Whoa, that University and online teaching brought back some fond memories. Overall, the students were always respectful and eager to learn. Thanks for that;) And the English they learn will be a valuable asset for their future success.

[@wssecrets-2-successvlog652]

Great content…now this is excellent value for end users interested in teaching abroad. Tip: continue with this type of content!

[@gilgilgilbear]

I am Chinese. If I were a student at Sichuan University and saw a video of a foreign teacher showing "How to Chat Up Chinese Women" on the Internet, I would definitely complain to the school and get you fired.

[@Milgamix77]

jelly?

[@yesjoeri5298]

teachers cant flirt with woman or date in China? intersesting, China is even worse than i thought

[@VinnyHotsauce]

Calm down Karen

[@araara4746]

When going through airport immigration, officers usually ask you to remove your head covering so they can see your hairline and ears. I think the ID cameras do the same.

[@tyreemathis]

You pride yourself on being mediocre????

[@BobbyRoc808]

Good video man, nice tour! This was one of my favorite videos you put out.

[@Nessman99]

Good video hopefully you show more interaction in class. Hopefully you show the online classes too

[@hawk6753]

I am very proud of you young man. Keep making us FBA folks proud. I 🫡 you Sir.

[@laughoutloud3404]

You dress like a 12 year old LOL. Dress for respect counts too!

[@Nolimitzv]

Cool vid bro

[@jjsparksshow4772]

Brilliant king 😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Moordenaar69]

You meant "kang" en shieet?

[@jjsparksshow4772]

@Moordenaar69 u should get a job as a clown 🤡

[@wallz007]

Really appreciate you sharing your day in the life there in China. But please, you're a teacher, a position still of regard and respect in Asia. You can't shave and dress up a little?

[@dazzybizzle]

Mate... You really trying to mess up the gig out here in China?? You're making it look like one big joke, this video will get out and Chinese pride themselves on one thing "face" how they look towards other people, and you're making Sichuan s top university look like a joke... All this for views, smh, mate this video makes you look like you're lacking serious self awareness, sometimes if you feel you have something good shut up about it and preserve it, cause you dam well know you couldn't do this in the USA as a lecturer...

[@TheMantis25]

Exactly. He comes off very unprofessional. He is openly vlogging in front of the students. He didn't bother to ask their permission if they are ok with their faces being shown. If the administration or the students' family were aware of this he would be in serious trouble. In an American university he would be fired. He keeps saying they are not strict. Maybe not with him because they already know they can easily deport him.

[@SmilingDesperado]

Yep, guys like this end up messing it up for EVERYONE. All it takes for one of these kinds of videos to go viral, and then schools will be forced to crack down in order to save face. Not just crack down on you, but everywhere. For some KZbin views? He's putting his school's reputation out there and making them look like a joke. And it makes black Americans look bad on top of that.

[@bopndop2347]

No offense but surely you should be dressing like an adult in class not one of the students

[@ericpowell4350]

Not trying to throw shade but: (1) Do you think the way you're dressed commands "respect" in general? (2) Do you think wearing a USA sweatshirt in Mao's China is a good idea? (3) Do you think filming all of this for your KZbin channel is the best thing to do? Food for thought.

[@unknownprofiler5792]

The students were kinda pushing the exam to the side like it was some kinda unserious exam saying they got an exam next period

[@JeepLove]

China is not as strict as the propaganda in the west makes it seem. Chinese are not so strict that a USA sweatshirt would ruin their day or be seen as disrespect. You can travel around China and even see Chinese themselves wearing shirts and hats from other countries. MAO's China, yes but its 2025. Respect from what I noticed comes from cleanliness and speech so long as hes clean then wont be a problem. Im no expert just my perspective.

[@nicolewilson4058]

@@JeepLove It really all depends on which city you are in. Due to the current political climate you do need to be aware of things. Yes, it is 2025 but Mao is still revered and held in a high regard especially by the older generation. Regardless of how many years he has lived there he still has to maintain himself a certain way.

[@KOKO-hz8el]

​​​@@nicolewilson4058Curious where wearing a USA sweatshirt is not a good idea. Seems okay from what Ive seen. Which cities can you not? This would be good for everyone to know.

[@SmilingDesperado]

@@unknownprofiler5792 That likely isn't their fault. Their professors scheduled the exams and they can't really argue with them about it, especially if the exam is for their major subject.

[@Ajlive200]

Great content, thanks for sharing.

[@akilubaida1]

Great video!

[@caiomac2477]

I think you could be more kind to your students, they should see you as their friend...

[@unknownprofiler5792]

Dude why are you wearing the most patriotic clothing while in China haha, no one’s that patriotic here in the states

[@anonymous6594]

He wants people to know he’s American. He probably gets better treatment wearing this stuff.

[@unknownprofiler5792]

@ now that makes complete sense

[@Go4Broke247]

It doesn't matter. His clothing are made in China anyway.

[@davidmoogala]

Would you do a video on what cities in china, you think are good for dating? Any hot spots or cities w/ no foreigners etc? Something along the lines Im planning to visit china from korea soon but im overwhelmed by the amount of cities!

[@joseph3036]

If you're white it doesn't matter, it's pretty easy anywhere in China apart from Xinjiang.

[@75MHMHMH]

Wow! I was doing a similar job for about 7 years in Shenzhen

[@morierick]

What do you think they are like for a non-native English speaker, even a fluent one? Do companies only hire native speakers?

[@Deported_Illegal_Bharat_Bot]

China hires from non native English speaking countries too such as The Philippines, Jamaica, Russia etc

[@reignofthegoddesses6205]

I love this channel

[@michaelward2406]

Great video

[@hanzocloud]

Maybe it’s the bandanna and hoodie.. face scanner wanna scan ya head too

[@CaoShen17]

I don't usually leave hateful comments, but brooo. You are a teacher, I know you don't probably consider it your calling and don't take it seriously. However, please make sure to at least behave like a teacher, dress professionally and treat it with more seriousness. Wish you all the best

[@PodaTravels]

Do you have a teaching degree or liscense in the US? I have a lot of experience teaching in the US due to the teacher shortage but I have bachelors in a different field. I’m interested following a pathway similar to you.

[@Serge-cm5my]

Bro, they'll take you. Especially with an accredited teaching license and any bachelor's. Teach away Dave cafe's Are good places to look for a job.

[@JeepLove]

Yea they will grab you fast. You can most likely teach more than just English also. Daves cafe is good!

[@magnuswayne7002]

Nice!!!😎

[@LibrarianGary]

Why the students were like lifeless, I would be really hyped if you are my teacher.

[@IberianInteractive]

Do you have a college career? How do they let you dress like that to teach?

[@ronaldchisholm-q4k]

Enjoy watching you displaying the Colors. The MSS must be surveilling you especially living there >10 years. You shown that you're not just an American but an African American (the strongest global people of color). The look from the gate entrance Security Officer underscored the official attitude mandated by Beijing at a preeminent Chinese university concerning Americans. The respect that they conferred on you was nice to see. Comparably, they didn't interject any negativity which Africans are targeted with living in China. Now switching gears here. Because you're instructing at Sichuan University, was it required that you have a masters degree? And if so, what grad degree (MBA, MFA, MPA, MIA, MPH)? Lastly, since it appears that East Asia and SE Asia are home for you, have you considered doing an online American, British, German, or Dutch doctoral program?

[@johndeep1034]

Come on man, what a teacher you’re. Be more professional!

[@arw7579]

dude you dress a little weird for a university teacher, dress up

[@hayabusa1329]

I want to teach English is China too

[@mijingnarzary4339]

why you need respect bro in my observation Korean Chinese Japanese people are not hungry for respect and disrespect if you are trying to play this kind of game respecting'' then it's politics bro it could be the reason of jealousy and undevelopment dirty society things could happen

[@dannybee6677]

Dude, I recognize that bread! I haven't seen it in like 30 years. It was delicious. I grew up in Chinatown in LA, and I would that type of bread all the time.

[@jonathanescobar3190]

It does not recognize the 13 Amendment.

[@stretfordenders4013]

Haha wearing a USA logo in china not gonna go down well

[@atlasx5947]

从哪听到的谣言，许多中国人也会穿印有美国国旗的衣服，中国和美国关系并没有那么糟糕，只是记得不要穿印有日本国旗的衣服就好

[@Go4Broke247]

Why? It's made in China

[@chrisbijloo2827]

Coffee machine only serve Chinese

[@wadenobisemartuccianimatio8366]

Much respect to u bro, I'm still on Team Asia, I'm talking to multiple Thai girls, Vietnamese girls and now chatting with a Korean Best friend from a random Korean social app. Just because some brothers lost their hope of getting Asian girls because of their so called color of their skin and some of them want to me the Caribbean boy to join their team Africa side doesn't mean I really like their answers they are giving me lmao! because first of all Caribbean and Asia were working together and had to become best friends since centuries ago, it's probably because of Taiwan and China coming to the Caribbean countries to live and work since the 1700s & 1800s back in history, so I love this choice which is team Asia choice haha 😂😎😎, me and u Danny were double dragons were on the same page it's Team Asia forever buddy 😁😁🇰🇾🇯🇲❤️🇻🇳🇹🇭🇯🇵🇰🇷🫱🏽‍🫲🏼

[@fightsims1252]

What the hell are you talking about? Most brothers aren't even into Asian women. No one's fighting you bro...

[@Concept-Tech-12301]

Can you please help me to find some online English tutor job in China? please