Opportunity China

Published on:
November 11, 2020

by: Guest

Guest Post: Do you need to know Chinese to teach English in China?

TLDR: It is possible to teach English in China’s first-tier cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen) without learning Mandarin, provided you’re willing to forgo most cultural immersion experiences. It’s possible to live in an expat bubble, speaking English day to day. Living in China as an English teacher in other cities can offer a more immersive [...]

Published on:
June 10, 2020

by: Guest

Teacher Guest Post: Life After China – How Teaching in Hangzhou Formed my Future

Zeena Starbuck graduated from Exeter University in 2017 before departing on her China journey in the city of Hangzhou. Here she reflects on her time teaching in China, and how it has informed her interests and career path. Departing Hangzhou As I sat in Hangzhou’s airport in July 2018, leaving after teaching in a [...]

Published on:
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. […]

Published on:
November 23, 2017

by: Will Perrins

Languages for the Future Report – the Importance of Mandarin Language Learning

A report was recently published by the British Council, highlighting how critical it is for the UK to invest in upgrading citizens’ ability to understand and engage with people in an international context. Languages for the Future identifies the priority languages for the country’s future prosperity, security and influence in the world, in a post [...]