5 Best Weekend Trips from Shanghai
The spring is well and truly upon us here in Shanghai, and it’s got us in the holiday mood. The [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
And the Award Goes to…
Year after year, our team of former foreign teachers works tirelessly to offer students and graduates from across the UK [...]
Celebrating Christmas in China
Being away from home is never easy, especially at Christmas. As the first 3 months of teaching, settling in and [...]
China’s Online Teaching Market
The Chinese market for native English teachers has grown massively over the past decade, and it shows no sign of [...]
What Halloween is like in China
Though most western festivals aren’t officially recognised and celebrated in China, this doesn’t stop people from enjoying them. Certain major [...]
Chinese National Day
The National Day of the People’s Republic of China is an annual celebration that takes place on 1st October to [...]
Life As A Musician in Shanghai
By Ben, Long-term teacher in Shanghai 2017-present Having been an active and gigging musician in the U.K for many years, [...]