Erin Nyland: From Maidenhead to the Middle Kingdom
Hello everyone! My name is Erin Nyland, I am a 2018 graduate, and I am going to be an English [...]
A Day in the Life of a Summer Teacher
By Samantha Kent, Summer Teacher in Xuzhou 2018 Having just completed the 7-week summer teaching programme in Xuzhou, I have [...]
Getting to know your Colleagues in China
One of the things that scared me the most about moving to China was not travelling or teaching related at [...]
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, [...]
Getting to Know Your Students
The best thing about working in a private school is undoubtedly the chance to get to know your students really [...]
Football in China: An Upcoming Global Superpower?
Though renowned for topping the medal tables in sports such as gymnastics, badminton and table tennis, China has never been [...]
Homestay or Teaching Placement? Choosing What’s Best for You
It’s that time of year again; when our Homestayers and Summer Teachers head to their host cities ready for their [...]
13 Chinese Apps You Need to Download
Apps are changing the way we do everything; from ordering food to finding your car, you can trust them to [...]
7 Top Tips for a First-Time ESL Teacher
If you’ve never had any formal teaching experience, stepping into a classroom in China for the first time can be [...]
Georgia Bellis-Jones: How I Passed HSK 6 in 18 Months
Hi, my name is Georgia, I’m the founder and CEO of Jinyo (英有尽有), and I’m also a TEIC alumna. This [...]
5 Reasons to Work at a Chinese State School
If you're considering applying for a long-term teaching placement in China, you might be wondering which kind of school to [...]
How Is a Private School Structured?
By Sheree Hooker, private school teacher in Wuhan The branch of the organisation I worked for was one of the bigger [...]