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Teacher Guest Post – Shenzhen: The Bright Lights of a Trailblazer City

Although no official list exists, cities in mainland China are informally categorised into four tiers. The Chinese media has persistently made reference to this classification system in its various outlets and publications. Major cities you’ve doubtless heard of such as Beijing and Shanghai fall into the “tier one” bracket whereas those in the “tier two” [...]

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Teacher Guest Post: The Benefits of Gaining International Experience by Working in China

Two years have passed since I finished teaching in China and moved away from Hangzhou. I have worked several jobs in different sectors, lived in two more countries, and as I continue to explore my career path, I am amazed at how valuable my time in China was. When I signed on to be a […]

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Teacher Guest Post: Huashan, Beautiful, Chaotic Nature

A Trip to Huashan Mountain   Our hands graze against “Love locks,” which have been permanently fastened to railings that flank the immediate route ahead as we ascend the sloping concrete steps of Huashan Mountain. (A sign at the foot of the mountain describes it as “the world’s no 1 precipitous mountain.”) Entwined with streams […]

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How should I dress as a Teacher in China?

How should I dress as a teacher in China? Believe it or not, we get asked this question all the time! How  You may be surprised to learn that purchasing clothes and shoes in certain Chinese cities can be more expensive than in your home country, so packing suitable work clothing for your first few months […]

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The Day in a life of a TEFL Teacher

This week our guest blog post is written by Adam, who has spent time teaching in Shanghai Adults School EF China. Possibly like you, I had the ambition to travel and see the world, but the main problem was how to achieve this dream without the necessary finance! Well the good news for me, and […]

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