My First Few Weeks in China
By Amy Penny, Teacher in Suzhou, 2019-Present I have just begun my fourth week living in China (my third week of [...]
How to Set Up a Bank Account in China
One of the first things you’ll want to do when you arrive in China to work or study is set [...]
Living in Suzhou: My Thoughts so Far
By Tom, State School Teaching Programme in Suzhou, 2019-present I moved to China about a month ago now, and despite [...]
Applying for a Certificate of No Criminal Convictions in China
If you are abroad for an extended period of time before returning home to work, your next employer is likely [...]
My Homestay Experience in Shanghai
By Rhiannon Parnell, Homestay Programme Participant in Shanghai, 2018 I recently spent 2 months in Jiading – a suburb of [...]
Using Your ESL Teaching Experience to Get a Job
Some people do it to gain teaching experience, some for a productive gap year, others to explore the world. But [...]
My Thoughts and Feelings Before Moving to China
By Amy Penny, Teacher in Suzhou, 2019-Present My name is Amy and I will be moving to Suzhou, China to [...]
How to Learn Mandarin in China
If you’re planning on spending some time in China, you probably have an interest in learning the language. Though it [...]
How to Overcome Homesickness in China
Homesickness. A definition does not quite do it justice. Grammatically speaking, the Oxford dictionary defines it as “experiencing a longing [...]
How to Make the Most of your Time in China
Living and working abroad is an exciting, if not a little nerve-wracking experience. Once you’ve successfully burst your way out [...]
Christmas, New Year and Winning an Award
By Erin Nyland, teacher in Shanghai 2018-19 It’s been a busy but especially memorable lead up to 2018. It’s strange [...]
Top 9 Chinese Vegetarian Dishes
For many vegetarians planning a trip to China, getting by on a no-meat diet whilst being able to enjoy the [...]