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My most memorable experience in China was seeing the children’s faces when they opened the presents that I bought them. The day before I taught them about Christmas in the UK, so I bought them all Christmas presents, wrapped them up in proper wrapping paper and put name tags on them. It was an activity […]
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Ever wondered what it would be like to spend Christmas in China?! Well let me tell you, it is very different in so many ways, yet also similar in a few…. The Chinese do not celebrate Christmas! (Traditionally, anyway) The 25th December is just another day in China and most people will not find it as [...]
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Previously in Part 1 I wrote about the events leading up to the wedding day and the various ceremonies that take place to get traditional blessings on the wedding – now the focus switches to the main event, and the amazing banquet that takes place… At about 6pm at a local restaurant the bride and [...]
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Opportunity China are giving away a Fujifilm Instax Mini Camera (RRP £70) this December– to be in with a chance of winning, just upload your favourite travel photo to facebook and like our page. Simple! www.facebook.com/teachinginchina Conditions of Entry: There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition. Closing date for […]
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What were your expectations prior to starting your role? How has the experience matched your expectations? I have several years of experience teaching English in China so so there weren’t too many surprises. The city of Ningbo is really nice, clean and comfortable and a great place to experience the modern and developed side of […]
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So what happens at a Chinese wedding today? It is certainly very different to how we traditionally conduct weddings in the west! Here are my experiences: 2 days to go: A traditional Chinese meal for lunch is served at the bride’s parent’s home, including dumplings, pork dishes, eggplant, cabbage, and noodle dishes. The parents of [...]
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My Chinese experience was in the Southern city of Guangzhou, capital of the Guangdong province. It created so many memories I still regularly think back to all the highlights. China was never actually a country I had thought much about visiting when I was growing up. Other countries had seemed more exotic, other cultures held [...]
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Recently, visiting the more rural China Anhui province, I was struck by the differences between the vast cities that I had visited before and had characterised my experiences of China. Many teachers live and work within large cities that contain a variety of schools. But opportunities to travel during the numerous school holidays give teachers [...]
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An immersive, rewarding summer experience in China This programme provides the opportunity to immerse yourself in Chinese culture for 3 months over the summer, combining a live-in tutoring role with a Mandarin Chinese course. Living with a friendly family in Chengdu, home of the Giant Panda and delicious spicy food, you’ll get a true insight [...]
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Will I need teaching experience to teach English in China? No, not necessarily. However, as a minimum you will need a university degree, a TEFL/ TESOL certificate, a clear criminal record, and lots of patience and enthusiasm! Please note that certain provinces have stricter requirements to issue a work visa, and may ask for evidence of [...]