Why Teaching in China Tops Being a Tourist
Teaching abroad and travelling are popular choices among people who have finished university, but aren’t quite ready to enter the [...]
5 Reasons Mandarin Isn’t As Hard As You Think
Widely regarded as one of the world’s toughest languages to learn, Mandarin is considered by many as impossible. Anyone who’s [...]
What the New Chinese Work Visa Requirements Mean For You
2017 has been a year of change concerning Chinese work visa requirements for foreigners. This April saw the introduction of [...]
The Ultimate Guide to The HSK Exam
What is the HSK Exam? The Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì (Chinese Proficiency Test) is China’s standardised testing system of Chinese proficiency [...]
Learning Mandarin in China
Daunting is likely a word that comes to mind when you think about the prospect of learning Mandarin. We can’t [...]
How to Send Money Home From China
Since most Chinese schools offer foreign teachers generous salaries, you’re likely to have some RMB leftover when your contract ends. [...]
How to Buy Train Tickets in China
October 1st marked one of China’s busiest periods for travel, as millions used the week-long national holiday to travel. China’s [...]
Nicole Chenjera: 3 Years In China
By Nicolle Chenjera, (State School Teacher in Shanghai, 2015-ongoing) 3 years ago! I simply typed in, ‘TEACH ENGLISH IN CHINA’. [...]
Janice Okekumatalor: A Summer in Huzhou
Interview with Janice Okekumatalor, Summer teacher in Huzhou 2017 What made you decide that you wanted [...]
Using the Shanghai Metro: The Ultimate Guide
Before commencing my teaching experience in the small town of Nanxun Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, I spent some time in Shanghai. [...]
How Teaching In China Changed My Life
Hi, my name is Dave and this week marks my 5th year living and teaching in China. The past 5 [...]
Amaju Ogun: A Year in Zhengzhou
Interview with Amaju Ogun, State School teacher in Zhengzhou 2016-17 1. What made you decide that you [...]