Published on:
October 16, 2018

by: Guest

Beijing to Guilin & Return: A Memorable Long Weekend

This week's blog comes from guest blogger Paul Francis, a public school teacher in Beijing. Paul and his wife recently travelled to Guilin, and here he shares his experiences.  My wife and I are working at an international school in Beijing, so with a long weekend approaching we decided, along with a couple of our [...]

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Published on:
October 1, 2018

by: Guest

Teacher Guest Blog: Standout differences between Sydney and Beijing

We're delighted to introduce our new resident blogger in Beijing, Jonas Groom, part of Opportunity China's Teach China Graduate Program 2018 cohort. After graduating from the University of Sydney with an Arts degree, Jonas worked for the Australian National Maritime Museum before embarking on his journey to Beijing. He loves exploring his passion for history, languages, [...]

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Published on:
September 26, 2018

by: Guest

Guest Vlogger: A day in the life of a Teacher in China

Starting a new Teaching Role in China can be a nerve wracking experience. Before you’ve even got your flights booked, you may be asking yourself; What will my apartment look like? What is there to do around my local area? What does a standard day at work involve? Opportunity China’s guest Vlogger and Teach China […]

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Published on:
September 11, 2018

by: Guest

Teacher Guest Blog Post: What I’ll Miss About China

China is a country that has so much to offer! Whether it's the county's unique culture and language, the food or the energetic and bustling nature of day to day life, there's something for everyone in the Middle Kingdom. Our resident Blogger in Shenyang, Melissa, shares the 5 things she'll miss most about China as she [...]

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Published on:
September 3, 2018

by: Will Perrins

Teacher Guest Blog Post: How China has changed me

China is a country defined by change and development. With fishing villages of 30,000 evolving into megacities with populations in excess of 19 million in the same generation, a country defined by communist ideals and dogma in the 1960's and 1970's becoming one of the world's financial and business powerhouses in the modern day. This [...]

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Published on:
August 28, 2018

by: Guest

Top Tips for Settling In during your first weeks Teaching in China

It’s the start of the school year, meaning thousands of new teachers have just arrived in China to start their teaching jobs - especially those working in international and public schools. Beginning a new job can be really exciting yet nerve-wracking at the best of times, let alone when doing so on the other side [...]

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Published on:
August 16, 2018

by: Guest

Teacher Guest Post: 3 Things You’ll Learn by Living & Teaching in China

Living in China is roller-coaster experience. You'll see new sights, eat new food, make new friends and importantly, learn lots of lessons! But what (in a nutshell), are the most important things to learn from your China experience? Our resident blogger in Shenyang, Melissa, shares the 3 most important things she has learned through teaching in China... You [...]

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Published on:
August 8, 2018

by: Guest

Teacher Guest Post: Living and Teaching in Shenyang

We're delighted to introduce our new resident blogger in Shenyang, Melissa Weston. Melissa graduated from the University of Sheffield in the summer of 2017, before embarking on the Teach China Graduate Program. Melissa has been working as a teacher for EF Shenyang since September 2017, and over the course of the last year, has acquired many [...]

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Published on:
August 2, 2018

by: Guest

Published on:
July 23, 2018

by: Guest

How To Plan Lessons When You’re New To Teaching ESL in China

This week, our guest blogger Zoe reflects on her top lesson planning tips for teachers new to ESL teaching... When you enter your first classroom in China, the reality of what you have to contend with on a daily basis can come as quite a shock. I teach in a public primary school, meaning that [...]

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