Published on:
August 25, 2017
by: Guest
It’s easy for a first time teacher in China to be blinded by the bright lights of optimism and excitement when embarking on a teach abroad adventure. With all the fascinating and modern metropolises to work in, a more relaxed work schedule, and the favorable cost of living, some teachers raise their expectations to tremendous levels. […]
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Published on:
August 18, 2017
by: Guest
Photo by Athena Lao It’s well known that teaching abroad can be financially advantageous. This week’s blog post comes from Emily, a travel writer, and considers how you can adjust to a lifestyle in China and save money, while teaching in one of the world’s most exciting and rapidly developing nations. Limit Your Expenses […]
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Published on:
July 7, 2017
by: Will Perrins
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:
December 23, 2015
by: Tom
Ever wondered what it would be like to spend Christmas in China?! Well let me tell you, it is very different in so many ways, yet also similar in a few…. The Chinese do not celebrate Christmas! (Traditionally, anyway) The 25th December is just another day in China and most people will not find it as [...]
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Published on:
July 23, 2015
by: Guest
As a teacher with years of experience of teaching English in KS1 and KS2 in England, and moving on now to teach English in secondary schools, it was interesting to review some of the similarities and differences, sometimes surprising, between my experiences and those of an English teacher teaching a similar age group out in [...]
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