More English Teaching Tips How to Become an English Teacher: A Short Guide Being an ESL teacher in another country can be amazing. It looks great on your resume, it gives you a unique, more in-depth view of the world, and it leaves you with incredible memories. But it isn’t easy to make the decision…
The Complete Guide To Moving Your Life To China Are you planning to move your life to China for a year or two, teaching English and exploring? Worried about how much is involved and what you need to do? Living and teaching in China will be an experience that changes your life. But it can…
Chinese Customs you should know if you live in China One of the most important things to do before arriving in China is learning the local customs and traditions. Chinese people probably have a radically different perspective on life than you do, so preparing ahead of time may save you a whole lot of trouble…
The Good and Bad of Teaching in Shanghai, China Shanghai is an exciting, vibrant international city that is often people’s first choice when they decide to teach in China. But despite all the amazing things happening here, Shanghai isn’t for everyone. Some people have different needs and preferences when it comes to the city they…
More English Teaching Tips 8 Tips For Teaching Your Kids Chinese (Without Speaking Chinese Yourself) When you move to China or Taiwan, being able to speak Chinese will be of great help. Although you may get by without speaking the language, what about your kids? They are more sensitive to new experiences and have less…
5 Pro Tips for Being Friends with Chinese People When I first came to China I was amazed by how easy it was to connect with Chinese people, but becoming close friends with them was another story. I knew that different cultural norms and language posed a challenge, and it took me a while to…
Making Friends in China: Piece-of-Cake or… Nightmare? Are foreigners in China enjoying the same active social lives as back home? Or are they spending their Friday nights in social isolation? The Chinese people in general are very friendly especially to foreigners. For sure you’ll experience some awkward moments here and there when you’re trying to…
Where to Teach in China if it’s Your First Trip Overseas Moving to China to teach can be daunting no matter how much you travel, but if it’s your first trip overseas at the same time, it’s even more intimidating. Signing up to teach in China might be your way of funding the trip you’ve…
Where to Teach in China for the Best Expat Communities When you move to China to teach English, you want to do more than teach. You want to make memories, which means you need to explore the country, eat the food, and watch strange and colourful festivals. But one of the things you may not…
Where to Teach in China for the Best Food When most people move to China to teach English, they look forward to eating the food. Just about everyone has eaten Chinese food in their home country, but no matter how good that might have been, the food in China is incredibly different to what you’ll…