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Merica Monamodi opens up about her teaching career in China

Former YoTV presenter, Merica Monamodi has captured many hearts with the clips taking over the teaching career abroad.

Merica who once graced TV screens every afternoon, now resides in China where she instills knowledge in Grade 2 and 3. In the recent clip she shared on the socials, Merica wakes up at 4 am and goes for a two-hour run before she prepares for work at around 6 am.

In the clip, she reveals that it is the first day of school, and the semester is from the 13th of February to the 13th of June. At 07h30 she makes her way to the bus, which costs her R2,53.

She arrives at her place of work after 15 minutes of her bus trip. She later shares the enthusiasm she received from her Grade 3 class.

@simply_merica The second semester in China has kicked off. Watch me get ready and teach few classes ? I teach grade 2 & 3. Here is a fun lesson in class ? #ESL #TeachinginChina #firstdaybackatschool ♬ original sound – Merica Monamodi

Merica took a leap of faith after her stint with YoTV in 2008, where she unlocked her new passion leading her to teach English abroad, and she has been in her Grace Mondlana era about her recent English lessons with her learners.

She is also active on her YouTube channel attracting thousands of followers who enjoy her travelling content. Currently, she utilises her TikTok page to share her day-to-day life in China.

@simply_merica Welcome to my new series: Life in China. Have you ever wondered what Chinese people spend vs what you spend on SHEIN? Let’s find out ? By the way, we DON’T have SHEIN in China ? Let me know what else you would love to see in China! ?? #LifeInChina ♬ original sound – Merica Monamodi

@simply_mericaI decided that I wanted to participate in the Hyrox competition in Shanghai. Here I am signing up for gym ??????????????? wish me luck ?????♬ original sound – Merica Monamodi

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