Published on:
September 1, 2021
by: Elyssa
Published on:
July 19, 2021
by: Elyssa
5 Great Games to use as an English Teacher in China
One of the hardest things about teaching kids isn’t the teaching itself, but trying to teach in a way that’s engaging and sure to keep students’ attention from wandering. Which is why, regardless of which age group you teach, games can be an incredibly useful learning tool. Having such young students meant I personally experienced […]
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July 3, 2020
by: Guest
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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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 [...]
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April 23, 2020
by: Tom
Teacher Guest Post: My Coronavirus Diary 3
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 these past month, as China and the rest of the world have deal with the COVID – 19, or Coronavirus, and […]
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February 24, 2020
by: Guest
Teacher Guest Post: My Coronavirus Experience
Empty streets, closed malls, monitored apartment complexes, wary locals. These are just a few phrases I could use to describe the usually bustling city of Fuzhou in recent weeks… Receiving News while on Holiday As mentioned in my previous blog post, I was in the Philippines when official news of the novel coronavirus outbreak […]
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February 13, 2020
by: Guest
Teacher Guest Post: Exploring the Philippines during Spring Festival
Hi, my name is Megan. I'm a Film Production graduate from Solent University and am currently working as a Senior Teacher at a private language school in Fuzhou. As January rolled round, the time came once again to call in the Chinese New Year! And with the Chinese New Year comes the Spring Festival holiday, [...]
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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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August 28, 2018
by: Guest
Top Tips for Settling In during your first weeks Teaching in China
It’s the start of the school year, meaning thousands of new teachers have just arrived in China to start their teaching jobs - especially those working in international and public schools. Beginning a new job can be really exciting yet nerve-wracking at the best of times, let alone when doing so on the other side [...]
Published on:
August 8, 2018
by: Guest