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How To Plan Lessons When You’re New To Teaching ESL in China

This week, our guest blogger Zoe reflects on her top lesson planning tips for teachers new to ESL teaching... When you enter your first classroom in China, the reality of what you have to contend with on a daily basis can come as quite a shock. I teach in a public primary school, meaning that [...]

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Teacher Guest Post: Help! I don’t speak Chinese!

This week Opportunity China's Shenzhen Blogger, Zoe Brent, discusses the challenges that come with living and working in a country with such a diverse and challenging language(s). Zoe shares her top tips on how maximise your language learning capacity whilst in China.  I will put you under no illusion - Mandarin Chinese is one of the most difficult [...]

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Pre-Departure Webinar Series – Preparing you to Teach in China

Here at Opportunity China we appreciate that whether you’re an experienced teaching professional or a recent graduate, it’s important to feel prepared, secure and confident when moving away to live and teach in a country as different as China. So, how will Opportunity China assist you? Well, in addition to the individual pre-departure support you'll receive from your [...]

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What to Pack when Teaching in China

It’s a big and frequently asked question – what do I need to pack to teach in China? For those teachers heading out to China for the first time, it can seem a bit daunting to pack your life in to 20kg! Here I consider some of the essential items to pack, things to avoid [...]

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Health and Safety when Teaching in China- Part 2

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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New Video Resource Launch – the Work ‘Z’ Visa Process

Further to briefings held in provincial visa offices across China this Spring, all schools now require that teachers notarize and authenticate documents such as their degree, TEFL/ TESOL certification and ‘No Criminal Record’ check. This useful video resource provides a step-by-step guide to the work ‘z’ visa application process, outlining the documents that teachers need […]

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4 Things you could be doing in China this summer!

The summer time brings out an adventurer in all of us, with Opportunity China Teachers and Immersion and Study Participants no exception! We’ve compiled a list of 4 exciting things you could be doing in China this summer in each of our Teach China and Immersion and Study locations!   Applications for Opportunity China’s Teach [...]

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Social Media Restrictions in China – Will I really have to live without Facebook for a year?

This weeks blog post is written by Gabriella, our Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator. It is an insightful look into social media restrictions in China with tips on how to overcome these issues. Yes, it’s true what you’ve heard. The Chinese Government has kept tight reins on social media over the years in order to avoid […]

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8 benefits of teaching in China from our teachers

What better way to learn more about the benefits of teaching in China than straight from the people that have lived it! Here, we’ve collated some of the most useful quotes directly from our teachers to help potential candidates looking to make that same leap: 1. It’s easier than you’d think to get started! “At first I […]

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Guest Blog: THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA AT MUTIANYU

Our guest blog this week is written by travel blogger Jess. Jess has visited many wonderful destinations around the world, however, here she tells her story of the adventures she had whilst visiting The Great Wall of China. You can read more about her travels on her blog here! During a recent trip to Beijing […]

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