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July 5, 2021
by: Elyssa
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August 18, 2020
by: Guest
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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June 18, 2020
by: Guest
Tax in China
Income Tax for English Teachers in China A question we're always asked here at Opportunity China is, "how does tax work in China?" It can seem daunting and even a little scary at first, thinking about having to do legal things in a foreign country like paying taxes and social insurance, but paying taxes [...]
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March 2, 2020
by: Guest
Teacher Guest Post: My Coronavirus Diary
My name is Tim and I am an English teacher in Southern China. I moved here in May of 2019 and have thoroughly enjoyed my time so far. I have written a diary of the past month, as China and the rest of the world have deal with the COVID – 19, or Coronavirus, and […]
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October 1, 2018
by: Guest
Teacher Guest Blog: Standout differences between Sydney and Beijing
We're delighted to introduce our new resident blogger in Beijing, Jonas Groom, part of Opportunity China's Teach China Graduate Program 2018 cohort. After graduating from the University of Sydney with an Arts degree, Jonas worked for the Australian National Maritime Museum before embarking on his journey to Beijing. He loves exploring his passion for history, languages, [...]
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September 11, 2018
by: Guest
Teacher Guest Blog Post: What I’ll Miss About China
China is a country that has so much to offer! Whether it's the county's unique culture and language, the food or the energetic and bustling nature of day to day life, there's something for everyone in the Middle Kingdom. Our resident Blogger in Shenyang, Melissa, shares the 5 things she'll miss most about China as she [...]
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August 8, 2018
by: Guest
Teacher Guest Post: Living and Teaching in Shenyang
We're delighted to introduce our new resident blogger in Shenyang, Melissa Weston. Melissa graduated from the University of Sheffield in the summer of 2017, before embarking on the Teach China Graduate Program. Melissa has been working as a teacher for EF Shenyang since September 2017, and over the course of the last year, has acquired many [...]
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July 3, 2018
by: Guest
Teacher Guest Post: Four Things I Learned Teaching in China
Teaching in China is a very much a 2 way learning experience. While students improve their English, teachers have the chance to learn all about Chinese culture, language and work ethic. Our resident Shenzhen blogger, Zoe, shares 4 of her most useful tips learned while teaching in China. July is an interesting month of change and reflection. [...]
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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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November 15, 2017
by: Tom
What to Pack when Teaching in China
