想转行当英语老师
“Thinking about switching to teaching English?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你干吗
“What now?”
想 转行 当英语老师
“Thinking about switching to teaching English?”
那
“Well...”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Teaching English is often viewed in China as a stable, respectable career transition option for individuals seeking more autonomy or white-collar career shifts.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to change professions / switch careers
Widely used when talking about career transitions or changing one's line of work.
to work as an English teacher
The verb 'dang' is the standard spoken verb used before profession nouns to mean 'to work as' or 'to serve as'.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I can still work in this industry.”
“Really, I want to change careers. I think your industry is good.”
“is also to become an honorable teacher.”