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Emy Cies

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I’m a native Texan from a small rural town with a population of 90. I studied Communications in Austin, Texas and moved to China not long after graduation when I was set up with a teaching job in Chengdu through Opportunity China. I grew up in the classroom, as my mother is a teacher, but […]

The Internet and China’s Great Firewall

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Salary: / Start Date: / Student Age: / Type of Job: Internet Access   Internet access in China is now more advanced than in many other countries, at least in its major cities. Broadband connections are widely available and cheap, and there is also a wide range of wireless access options available. Wifi access is everywhere in large cities! If you don’t want to get an [...]

Entertainment

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Salary: / Start Date: / Student Age: / Type of Job: Welcome to China Home to a wide variety of entertainment and leisure activities and facilities, enabled by its growing Middle-Class, China truly has something for everyone. Bare in mind that larger cities will have a larger and more eclectic range of entertainment options than small towns. But with over 160 cities in China with a [...]

Health Care

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Salary: / Start Date: / Student Age: / Type of Job:   It pays off to research hospitals during your first few weeks in the country. Then, in the case that you need urgent medical treatment you will not be forced to make a decision under pressure and without the proper information available. You may also want to find a doctor who can handle annual check-ups, physicals, [...]

Travel & Free Time

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Salary: / Start Date: / Student Age: / Type of Job:   Whether you decide to take a mini holiday in China or just venture somewhere for the weekend, here's a list of just a few of our favourite places to explore across China… Hiking the Mountains   Studded with temples, the mountains in many provinces have breath taking views. China’s mountains have history and beauty unmatched [...]

CV/ Resume Writing Guidance

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Salary: / Start Date: / Student Age: / Type of Job:   This resume writing guidance is aimed at those new to ESL teaching, and considers how best to highlight skills that are relevant to teaching. Remember that the HR staff member in China who reviews your resume may not be a native English speaker, and therefore it's important not to use overly complex language, or [...]

Useful phrases in Mandarin

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Salary: / Start Date: / Student Age: / Type of Job:   Ni hao Ni hao: pronounced, “nee how.” This is the most common way to say hello in China, and is typically understood regardless of your pronunciation. Xie xie Xie xie: pronounced, “shay shay.” Thank you. You cannot be thankful enough for the many waiters/waitresses, cab drivers, and people for helping you get the things [...]

Skype interview tips

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Salary: / Start Date: / Student Age: / Type of Job: You’ll need to participate in at least one job interview in order to secure a teaching position in China. Your skype interview will be the most important part of your job application process, and there are a number of things to consider before your interview to improve your chances of success, as you may be [...]

Culture Shock

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Salary: / Start Date: / Student Age: / Type of Job:   "Culture shock" describes the impact of moving from a familiar culture to one which is unfamiliar. It is an experience described by people who have travelled abroad to work, live or study and includes the shock of a new environment, meeting lots of new people and learning the ways of a different country. It [...]

Contract Guidance

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Salary: / Start Date: / Student Age: / Type of Job:   Once you have been offered a teaching position, and decide to proceed, the next step will be to sign a contract. It’s important to remember that the contract is signed directly with the school, between just yourself and the school, so you will need to carefully consider all clauses before signing anything. Most schools [...]