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April 12, 2017
by: Guest
How should I dress as a teacher in China? Believe it or not, we get asked this question all the time! How You may be surprised to learn that purchasing clothes and shoes in certain Chinese cities can be more expensive than in your home country, so packing suitable work clothing for your first few months […]
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April 3, 2017
by: Tom
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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Published on:
March 29, 2017
by: Will Perrins
Opportunity China’s Partnerships and Recruitment Manager and former English Teacher in China, Will Perrins, has been travelling up and down the country, to speak with students across the UK about living and teaching in China. Find out more about the Teach China Graduate Programme here. Packing my Opportunity China banner, flyers and fortune cookies, I set [...]
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March 9, 2017
by: Stephanie
The summer time brings out an adventurer in all of us, with Opportunity China Teachers and Immersion and Study Participants no exception! We’ve compiled a list of 4 exciting things you could be doing in China this summer in each of our Teach China and Immersion and Study locations! Applications for Opportunity China’s Teach [...]
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March 1, 2017
by: Guest
This weeks blog post is written by Gabriella, our Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator. It is an insightful look into social media restrictions in China with tips on how to overcome these issues. Yes, it’s true what you’ve heard. The Chinese Government has kept tight reins on social media over the years in order to avoid […]
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Published on:
February 22, 2017
by: Stephanie
What better way to learn more about the benefits of teaching in China than straight from the people that have lived it! Here, we’ve collated some of the most useful quotes directly from our teachers to help potential candidates looking to make that same leap: 1. It’s easier than you’d think to get started! “At first I […]
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Published on:
February 15, 2017
by: Tom
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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February 6, 2017
by: Guest
Our guest blog this week is by Robert Bailey. Robert is a travel writer with a gung-ho attitude to discovery and impressive knowledge on China’s Myths and Legends. You’ll usually find Robert sat in the background with a camera around his neck and a notebook in hand. Visit Robert’s website here to discover more of […]
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February 3, 2017
by: Tom
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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Published on:
January 26, 2017
by: Guest
Unlike the New Year festivities you may be accustomed to, Chinese New Year is movable and is celebrated on a different day each year. The date of Chinese New Year is dependent on the lunar calendar, which is shorter than the solar calendar. January 28th 2017 signifies the start of the Year of the Rooster. […]
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