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What is this Privacy Policy for? This privacy policy is for www.opportunity-china.com and served by OPPORTUNITY CHINA LTD and governs the privacy of its users who choose to use it. The policy sets out the different areas where user privacy is concerned and outlines the obligations & requirements of the users, the website and website owners. [...]

Mandarin Lessons

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Mandarinpi are located in Shanghai, but understand that the majority of those who want to learn Mandarin are not in China – their expert teachers offer personalised, individual tuition via skype, perfect for English teachers who’d like to learn some of the language before heading to China! Lessons are tailored to the individual needs of […]

Partners

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Charlie Roberts

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I had no preconceptions of what to expect before moving to China and starting my new teaching job, as I hadn’t had much or any experience of either. I was surprised how easy it is to adapt on a basic level to new surroundings and situations. The moment I walked through the door to start […]

Chinese New Year – time for teachers to make travel plans!

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Spring holiday is just around the corner, and it’s the ideal public holiday for English teachers to enjoy a well-deserved break. Here’s our pick of just a few amazing countries to head to– just remember that cheap flights get booked up early though! Philippines – With its stunning range of islands, beautiful beaches and friendly […]

Catriona Hull

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What were your expectations prior to starting your role? How has the experience matched your expectations? I didn’t really know what to expect before boarding the plane to China, except for a new and exciting experience and China has certainly lived up to that expectation! I’d done some work with children before, but I had […]

Laurence Tennant

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The pre-departure training was extremely useful. I particularly enjoyed the enthusiasm of the children, the friendly and welcoming attitude of the Chinese, and the fantastic and healthy food. I greatly enjoyed every single day and made a lot of friends! However, I think my favourite part of my time in China was the teaching itself. […]

Mark Shaw

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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 […]

Settling In

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  What can I expect during my first few days in China? Depending on your point of departure, you may have spent up to 24 hours travelling. You will be tired and your internal clock could be up to 15 hours behind Beijing time! School staff understand that newly arrived English teachers will be exhausted and jet-lagged from [...]

Will I make a good English Teacher in China?

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  If you’re considering teaching English in China then remember that ESL teaching can be a exciting and rewarding career path! The opportunity to explore the world and experience an entirely different culture will create memories that last forever. Of course, teaching in China is also a challenge as you will need to adapt to [...]