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September 26, 2018
by: Guest
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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September 11, 2018
by: Guest
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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August 28, 2018
by: Guest
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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August 16, 2018
by: Guest
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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August 8, 2018
by: Guest
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
This week our guest blog comes from Nick Dahlhoff, who has been teaching primary school English in Beijing for the past 2.5 years - and who has no plans of leaving China anytime soon! Here, Nick shares his top tips on what to look out for when finding the perfect teaching role in China, and why [...]
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July 23, 2018
by: Guest
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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Published on:
July 11, 2018
by: Guest
It seems like an obvious thing to say, but the longer you spend in a new country, the less it starts to feel new or exciting. During exam season, this is especially true. For the last few weeks, I have done nothing but prepare my students for tests, conducted the tests and then marked said [...]
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July 3, 2018
by: Guest
Teaching in China is a very much a 2 way learning experience. While students improve their English, teachers have the chance to learn all about Chinese culture, language and work ethic. Our resident Shenzhen blogger, Zoe, shares 4 of her most useful tips learned while teaching in China. July is an interesting month of change and reflection. [...]
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June 26, 2018
by: Guest
Hong Kong is a fascinating and unique part of China. A former colony of the British empire with a rich and traditional Southern Chinese history and culture, has made Hong Kong a fascinating fusion of East and West, and a must see destination for those living across China. It's easily accessible, with cheap flights from [...]
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