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Teacher Guest Post: My Coronavirus Diary 3

My name is Tim and I am an English teacher in Southern China. I moved here in May of 2019 and have thoroughly enjoyed my time so far. I have written a diary of these past month, as China and the rest of the world have deal with the COVID – 19, or Coronavirus, and […]

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Guest Post: Winter Course Teaching, a Hotpot Date, and the Staff Party!

Here’s the latest instalment from Francesca in Fuzhou, who this week reflects upon her winter course, staff party, and some delicious hotpot! Winter Course teaching, and some seriously hard work…   In ESL schools around China, there is a common practise of running extra courses for a short period of time, several times throughout the year. […]

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Reflecting on my first few months in China, Guest Post by Zeena in Hangzhou

We're pleased to introduce our newest guest blogger, Zeena Starbuck! She's from the UK, a graduate of the University of Exeter and is currently teaching at a Middle School in Hangzhou, as part of the Teach China Graduate Program. Over the coming weeks she'll share her experiences of living, travelling and teaching in China... We're [...]

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What to Pack when Teaching in China

It’s a big and frequently asked question – what do I need to pack to teach in China? For those teachers heading out to China for the first time, it can seem a bit daunting to pack your life in to 20kg! Here I consider some of the essential items to pack, things to avoid [...]

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The Day in a life of a TEFL Teacher

This week our guest blog post is written by Adam, who has spent time teaching in Shanghai Adults School EF China. Possibly like you, I had the ambition to travel and see the world, but the main problem was how to achieve this dream without the necessary finance! Well the good news for me, and […]

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8 Must Sees In Beijing

The great thing about teaching in China is the chance to explore wondrous cities during your days off and vacations, and Beijing is no exception. All of our teaching opportunities come with an attractive benefits package, which includes public holidays as well as a generous holiday allowance which enables you to explore the must Sees […]

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Why use an agency to find a teaching job abroad?

This week’s post comes in response to the frequently asked question, ‘What are the benefits of using an agency to find a teaching job abroad?' 1. Ease Applying for a job on your own means you must contact each school or learning centre individually, wait for a response, and go through an interview process with each [...]

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Guest Blog: THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA AT MUTIANYU

Our guest blog this week is written by travel blogger Jess. Jess has visited many wonderful destinations around the world, however, here she tells her story of the adventures she had whilst visiting The Great Wall of China. You can read more about her travels on her blog here! During a recent trip to Beijing […]

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Our top spots in China – where will your China #adventure take you?

China has so much to offer, and whether you love exploring big cities or tucked away villages, mountain hikes or temple hopping, history or modernisation, this vast and fascinating land really does have it all. We compiled a list of our top spots in China! All Teaching Jobs and Immersion and Study program participants all have 11 […]

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Kick start your 2017 #adventure

January’s renowned for being a dull and grey month, so why not inject some excitement by planning your 2017 study, travel or career adventure with the help of our new #adventure campaign! From Chengdu’s famed Panda Sanctuary to the stunning sights of The Forbidden City of Beijing, to heading for a beach retreat in Thailand […]

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