H1N1 and ESL Classes Worldwide: Trends and Suggestions
The impact of H1N1 on the language travel market is discussed and suggestions are given by a school principal for students and school operators.
Toronto, Canada, October 29, 2009 --(PR.com)-- H1N1 will have some impact on the language travel market, according to Robbie McMullan, principal of Chelsea Language Academy in Toronto, a popular destination for ESL students. A significant number of Mr. McMullan's students have reported that their parents are concerned about their safety regarding Swine Flu. “Their moms are calling them up and, in some cases, sounding a bit panicky”, he says. “My advice to other language schools is that they sit down with their students, calmly tell them to get the vaccination and even direct them to the clinics where they can get a shot. Students just off a plane should be asked to wait at a few days before starting school. And, those that do show signs of illness should be asked to stay home. Chelsea encourages this by offering them extra days of study in case they get sick.”
McMullan is also starting to encourage bowing at his school instead of shaking hands. “Many of the students in the ESL market are from Asia, where bowing is the common way to greet others. It's a great way to stay friendly and show respect but avoid germ-spreading hand contact.
Further, McMullan explains, “because students from overseas are often young, they may be less inclined to worry about getting sick, “It's the classic idea that 'I'm strong, so it won't ever happen to me'.” Unfortunately, H1N1 seems to be hitting young people hardest. So, they really need to be encouraged to get vaccinated ASAP.
Taking all these steps, McMullan is hopeful that he can greatly reduce the fears of his students mothers.
Robbie McMullan is principal of Chelsea Language Academy, a fast growing English school in Toronto, Canada that he originally founded in 1993 in Tokyo. Mr. McMullan is a highly experienced language teacher, writer and alumnus of Harvard University.
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For further information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Robbie McMullan, please call Jin Park at 416-322-0008 or e-mail Jin at Jin@ChelseaLanguageAcademy.com
McMullan is also starting to encourage bowing at his school instead of shaking hands. “Many of the students in the ESL market are from Asia, where bowing is the common way to greet others. It's a great way to stay friendly and show respect but avoid germ-spreading hand contact.
Further, McMullan explains, “because students from overseas are often young, they may be less inclined to worry about getting sick, “It's the classic idea that 'I'm strong, so it won't ever happen to me'.” Unfortunately, H1N1 seems to be hitting young people hardest. So, they really need to be encouraged to get vaccinated ASAP.
Taking all these steps, McMullan is hopeful that he can greatly reduce the fears of his students mothers.
Robbie McMullan is principal of Chelsea Language Academy, a fast growing English school in Toronto, Canada that he originally founded in 1993 in Tokyo. Mr. McMullan is a highly experienced language teacher, writer and alumnus of Harvard University.
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For further information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Robbie McMullan, please call Jin Park at 416-322-0008 or e-mail Jin at Jin@ChelseaLanguageAcademy.com
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