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October 11, 2016
by: Guest
In this post Dan covers public transport, and driving! Crossy Road Whether you are a pedestrian, a passenger, or sat behind the wheel, the road is a challenging place! Observing the road, you will get the impression that if there are any rules, they’re certainly not being enforced. Unpredictable, even suicidal behaviour behind the wheel […]
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October 4, 2016
by: Guest
Dan’s recently returned to the UK after living in Southern China for the past 5 years. Here our Teaching Manager talks about the glamourous topics of unexpected photography, and toilets… Say “Qiézi” Probably the most common aspect of culture shock in China that expats bring up is complete strangers wanting to take a picture with […]
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September 21, 2016
by: Guest
The second instalment of Dan’s Cultural Differences Guide considers the important topics of meal time etiquette, and queuing!! Dinners in China are immense fun and a key form of social interaction, with delicious cuisine and rice wine aplenty, so accept as many invites as you can! But there are a few cultural nuances to be […]
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September 14, 2016
by: Guest
Our Teaching Manager, Dan, recently returned from a 5-year stint teaching in a variety of schools in Guangzhou/ Foshan. The following series of blog posts will explore just a few of the cultural differences he encountered – just being aware of these can lessen the impact of culture shock, and help teachers to quickly settle […]
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August 22, 2016
by: Tom
We can always improve our communication in the classroom. Here are 5 key tips when it comes to communicating with beginner level students. Less is more One of the biggest mistakes newbies make in the classroom is filling silence with speech. As a new teacher it feels natural to talk lots, but in a […]
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April 16, 2016
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April 1, 2016
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February 26, 2016
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February 13, 2016
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February 8, 2016
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