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February 23, 2018

by: Tom

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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by: Guest

English Corner, Public School Outreach, and Cocktails…

Here's Francesca's second blog post instalment. She's currently teaching for a language centre in Fuzhou as part of the Teach China Graduate Program. Fun with English Corner... English corner, a well-established concept here in South China, is where like-minded individuals meet to share and discuss topics in English. Unlike in an official class, there is [...]

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February 1, 2018

by: Guest

How do I start to learn Mandarin? Guest post from Sam Silverman

This is a guest blog post from Sam Silverman of TutorMandarin. TutorMandarin helps students learn Chinese online through PC software or their Learn Chinese APP with live, 1-on-1 tutors. You’re interested in learning Chinese but just don’t know where to start. Plus, you’ve heard some horror stories about how hard a language it is to learn. […]

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January 18, 2018

by: Guest

Back in the Swing of Things. Guest post from Francesca, teaching in Fuzhou.

Fuzhou, China

We're delighted to introduce a new resident blogger, Francesca. She's currently teaching for a language centre in Fuzhou as part of the Teach China Graduate Program. Her fortnightly blog posts give an amusing account of her life in China... Back into the swing of things The end of 2017 was a rollercoaster of emotions, [...]

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January 10, 2018

by: Guest

Being Vegan in China

Today's guest post comes from Jenny Hoper, a Teach China Graduate Program participant currently teaching in Foshan, near Guangzhou. Here Jenny shares her experiences of being Vegan in China. But how will you cope with being Vegan in China? Before moving to China one of the questions I was asked most frequently was ‘how [...]

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January 2, 2018

by: Will Perrins

Chongqing- China’s Secret Mega-City

A fascinating history, vibrant lifestyle and dynamic cityscape, Chongqing is the Mega-City of China that you may not have heard of! A mix of history, culture and affordability have made Chongqing a hotbed for Foreign Teachers looking to gain an authentic Chinese experience. Formerly known in the west as Chungking, Chongqing sits just East [...]

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December 22, 2017

by: Guest

Christmas in China – 圣诞快乐 – Shèngdàn kuàilè

Although Christmas is considered a working day in China, it’s now a very much embraced holiday and absolutely fascinating in that it shows how China’s once closed-off society has become more enthusiastic about foreign lifestyles. Religion isn’t promoted in Chinese society; about 1% of the Chinese population are Christian, however that’s still around 100 million [...]

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December 14, 2017

by: Stephanie

Top 5 Tips for Writing a Teach Abroad Resume

Compiling a resume for a teaching job abroad needs to be carefully considered as it’s the first step in the application journey, and could make a big difference in securing an interview for your dream teaching role – particularly when there are many other good candidates. Here are our top 5 tips! 1. Remember […]

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December 6, 2017

by: Guest

The Brilliance of Chinese Co-Workers & Teaching Assistants

This week's post was kindly written by Christy Clayton, currently teaching in Beijing for Aihua English. Thank goodness for Chinese co-workers. If it weren’t for them I’m pretty sure the majority of foreign teachers would have spontaneously combusted out of frustration, confusion, or any other reason! In an Aihua school, foreign teachers are dropped into [...]

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November 30, 2017

by: Will Perrins

Pre-Departure Webinar Series – Preparing you to Teach in China

Here at Opportunity China we appreciate that whether you’re an experienced teaching professional or a recent graduate, it’s important to feel prepared, secure and confident when moving away to live and teach in a country as different as China. So, how will Opportunity China assist you? Well, in addition to the individual pre-departure support you'll receive from your [...]