Published on:
February 13, 2020

by: Guest

Published on:
September 26, 2018

by: Guest

Guest Vlogger: A day in the life of a Teacher in China

Starting a new Teaching Role in China can be a nerve wracking experience. Before you’ve even got your flights booked, you may be asking yourself; What will my apartment look like? What is there to do around my local area? What does a standard day at work involve? Opportunity China’s guest Vlogger and Teach China […]

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Published on:
March 7, 2018

by: Guest

Guest post: A Very Happy Chinese New Year from Fuzhou!

This week Francesca in Fuzhou reflects upon her first Chinese New Year experiences... Joining my Student's Family for Chinese New Year   Before breaking up for the Spring festival holiday (typically taking place late January/ February and a time when all teachers have a break from work), my school ran an extra activity, offering students [...]

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Published on:
February 23, 2018

by: Tom

Guest Post: Winter Course Teaching, a Hotpot Date, and the Staff Party!

Here’s the latest instalment from Francesca in Fuzhou, who this week reflects upon her winter course, staff party, and some delicious hotpot! Winter Course teaching, and some seriously hard work…   In ESL schools around China, there is a common practise of running extra courses for a short period of time, several times throughout the year. […]

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Published on:
November 23, 2017

by: Will Perrins

Published on:
July 7, 2017

by: Will Perrins

Health and Safety when Teaching in China- Part 2

Medical Check Information

This week’s blog considers what teachers can do, and precautions to take, to stay safe and healthy once you have arrived in China. For information on Medical Checks before and after going to China, check out our guide here. First up, familiarise yourself with local services   On arrival, take the time to check out [...]

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Published on:
February 13, 2016

by: Tom

Chinese New Year: key traditions you should know about

Decorating Houses: Houses are decorated with red lanterns, red couplets, New Year paintings, and red lanterns. 2016 is a year of the Monkey, so monkey images will appear on decorations. People may decorate their houses using some or all of the following things... Mmmm, the New Year’s Eve Feast! The New Year's Eve Feast is a [...]

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Published on:
February 8, 2016

by: Tom

10 taboos to avoid on Chinese New Years Day

Happy New Year! Today’s really important in setting the scene for the year of the Monkey. Here’s the top 10 taboos to be avoided on the first day of the New Year! 1. Welcoming the New Year According to tradition, people stay up late to welcome the New Year, and then to let off firecrackers [...]

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Published on:
February 6, 2016

by: Stephanie

2016: year of the Monkey

Those born during such years are characterised as quick-witted, curious, innovative and mischievous – however it is also believed to be one of the unluckiest years in the Chinese calendar! The general image of people in this zodiac sign is of always being smart, clever and intelligent, especially in their career and wealth – but [...]

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Published on:
February 5, 2016

by: Stephanie