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April 17, 2018
by: Guest
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April 11, 2018
by: Guest
A slice of home comes to China, Zeena in Hangzhou
My last few weeks in the U.K. were difficult - finalizing my documents and visa for China, packing for the next year, and trying to wrap my head around my forthcoming move kept me busy. However, on top of the logistical and personal thanks, what made my imminent move more difficult was saying goodbye to [...]
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April 3, 2018
by: Guest
Teacher Guest Blog: Falling in love with Fuzhou
Last weekend, although it was only 6pm, the sun had already set and I was guided by the moon to the West Lake park around the Xihu area of Fuzhou. With a large lake, a pagoda and multiple beautiful seating areas, I decided to wander until I was lost... After a while of wandering and [...]
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March 28, 2018
by: Guest
Typical Day in the Life of a Public School Teacher, Zeena in Hangzhou
Now that the Spring Festival holiday is over and both myself and my students are settled back into school life, my time in China has returned to a relatively routine state. This is not to say that my job or day-to-day life here a simple clock in, clock out nine to five lifestyle. However, when [...]
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March 23, 2018
by: Guest
5 Ways to Teach English with Movies
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March 19, 2018
by: Guest
Teacher Guest Post: Exploring Fuzhou National Park, and the Fujian Hot Springs!
Here's the latest blog instalment from, Teach China Graduate Program Participant, Francesca in Fuzhou, who this week reflects on a girl's trip to the famous Fujian Hot Springs and National Park, learning Calligraphy, and an 'interesting' English Corner... English Corner, and Calligraphy... My school runs an “English Corner” for the Chinese staff once a [...]
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March 14, 2018
by: Guest
10 Classroom Games Every English Teacher Should Know
A key challenge for any ESL teacher, whether experienced or a recent graduate, is to keep students engaged, and one of the best ways to do this is to incorporate some classroom games to make learning more fun and exciting! Games also make great rewards for students who do well in class, or as a [...]
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March 7, 2018
by: Guest
Guest post: A Very Happy Chinese New Year from Fuzhou!
This week Francesca in Fuzhou reflects upon her first Chinese New Year experiences... Joining my Student's Family for Chinese New Year Before breaking up for the Spring festival holiday (typically taking place late January/ February and a time when all teachers have a break from work), my school ran an extra activity, offering students [...]
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March 1, 2018
by: Guest
Teacher Guest Post: Traveling, exploring, and surviving an earthquake during the Spring Festival holiday!
Living in China is an adventure in and of itself, but perhaps one of the biggest draws for foreign teachers here is the prospect of adventuring in neighboring lands. While February may only conjure images of sleet, heart shaped candies, and post-holiday blues for my friends in the U.K., it means something entirely different for [...]
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February 23, 2018
by: Tom
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. […]