Published on:
August 16, 2018

by: Guest

Teacher Guest Post: 3 Things You’ll Learn by Living & Teaching in China

Living in China is roller-coaster experience. You'll see new sights, eat new food, make new friends and importantly, learn lots of lessons! But what (in a nutshell), are the most important things to learn from your China experience? Our resident blogger in Shenyang, Melissa, shares the 3 most important things she has learned through teaching in China... You [...]

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Published on:
June 5, 2018

by: Guest

Teacher Guest Post: Help! I don’t speak Chinese!

This week Opportunity China's Shenzhen Blogger, Zoe Brent, discusses the challenges that come with living and working in a country with such a diverse and challenging language(s). Zoe shares her top tips on how maximise your language learning capacity whilst in China.  I will put you under no illusion - Mandarin Chinese is one of the most difficult [...]

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Published on:
January 26, 2017

by: Guest

The Year of The Rooster – When is Chinese New Year?

Unlike the New Year festivities you may be accustomed to, Chinese New Year is movable and is celebrated on a different day each year. The date of Chinese New Year is dependent on the lunar calendar, which is shorter than the solar calendar. January 28th 2017 signifies the start of the Year of the Rooster. […]

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Published on:
January 25, 2015

by: Tom

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

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 […]

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