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If you’re especially interested in the nuances of the written word, a career in translation could be a good shout. Here are some useful tips for launching a career as a Mandarin translator in China. Read more>>
Nov 18, 2013 Comments(4)
December 1 is World AIDS Day and people in China living with HIV/AIDS – men, women and children – are now able to receive more medical help than before due to international pressures that were placed on China a few years ago. ... Read More>>
Nov 06, 2013 Comments(43)
More and more people unable to find jobs at home, and wanting to experience life abroad are looking to countries like China to teach English. However, with a saturated market and English losing its importance in the Gaokao is it still worthwhile? ... Read More>>
Nov 02, 2013 Comments(15)
Many parents in China, Chinese and foreign alike, dream of raising a child fluent in two (or more) languages. Parents go to great lengths and sometimes great expenses to secure the gift of bilingualism for their children. If you have a Chinese spouse and a ...... Read More>>
Oct 11, 2013 Comments(4)
We have all heard of Tiger Mothers and their distinct parenting styles, but this tale of parenting takes Tiger parenting to its most extreme. Fearing that her child would become spoilt, Mrs Shen decided to make her daughter believe she was adopted. ... Read More>>
Sep 19, 2013 Comments(4)
Bells are ringing, children are screaming, but just how merry and bright is it behind the gates of a Chinese high school? Many “foreigners” living in China who have engaged in teaching know the view from the teaching platform, but what are things really ...... Read More>>
Aug 12, 2013 Comments(8)
More and more young Chinese are heading abroad to study. According to China’s Ministry of Education, in 2012 around 400,000 student visas were issued for America alone. But what are the reasons behind this mass exodus and is this phenomenon a new one? ... Read More>>
Jul 11, 2013 Comments(1)
Kellen Parker and Steve Hansen began a project in 2009 where they and various contributors would make recordings of Chinese dialects in danger of dying out. This project later evolved into a website called Phoemica, or Xiangyinyuan (乡音苑).... Read More>>
Jul 03, 2013 Comments(7)
It’s been a year since I finished my service as a United States Peace Corps volunteer English teacher in China, and I look back on the experience with mixed feelings. Simply put, serving as a Peace Corps China volunteer was the toughest job I ever loved. ... Read More>>
Jun 21, 2013 Comments(6)
The recent Hainan student molestation scandal which rocked China saw the recurring exposure of similar recent student molestation cases in China. This article focuses on the repercussions of these regarding new laws and what should be done to prevent such ...... Read More>>
Jun 14, 2013 Comments(7)
I've always been surprised by the number of people who are stubbornly against using language-learning software. Although Do-it-yourself Chinese definitely has a bad reputation, it's often the students, not the software, who are to blame, as the content of ...... Read More>>
Jun 09, 2013 Comments(3)
Cambridge University graduate Lin Xi has had a tough time finding a job in China. After experiencing an unsuccessful job search, Lin began hiding the fact that she went to Cambridge, as she believed many companies saw her as overqualified. ... Read More>>
May 22, 2013 Comments(4)
Universities in China can also be breeding grounds for scandal. This article looks at eight recent cases of university principals and officials in China being exposed for corruption, bribery and more. ... Read More>>
Mar 27, 2013 Comments(23)
At the recent CPPCC National Committee, a prominent member stated that the intense focus on the study of English had “destroyed” China’s education culture, and that he hoped more emphasis could be placed on the study of “Chinese” subjects in the future. ...... Read More>>
Feb 17, 2013 Comments(2)
A poor Guangxi school that recently received donations for its underdressed students has suddenly refused to accept further help, leading some to speculate that it was a local government “face-saving” move. ... Read More>>
Feb 08, 2013 Comments(1)
It’s becoming more popular than ever for foreign students to apply to Chinese universities. While many of them are still going through their home country colleges as part of an exchange program me, some students are opting to apply directly to a Chinese ...... Read More>>
Jan 26, 2013 Comments(2)
Learning Chinese is a huge, but attainable, undertaking. Given the right tools, you can accomplish great things. The good news is these tools don’t necessarily equate to dollar signs. There are plenty of free online resources available for studying Chinese. ... Read More>>
Dec 28, 2012 Comments(15)
If you're looking for English teaching jobs in China, and are tired of your small, unreliable school, you might consider submitting your resume to one of the major training centres around China. Although a great many expats worry that submitting to a ...... Read More>>
Dec 14, 2012 Comments(1)
Looking for a career change? Seeking professional development? With college application season in full swing, now's the time for all you prospective students out there to be researching programs to find something that suits you. As Chinese universities ...... Read More>>
Dec 10, 2012 Comments(5)
A Ph.D. student suddenly leaves his prestigious research position to teach middle school mathematics, prompting his advisor to vent his frustration on the internet, and netizens to weigh in on this “waste of resources.” ... Read More>>
Dec 01, 2012 Comments(1)
Looking for a career change? Seeking professional development? With college application season in full swing, now's the time for all you prospective students out there to be researching programs to find something that suits you. As Chinese universities ...... Read More>>
Oct 13, 2012 Comments(3)
With China's seemingly insatiable demand to learn English, it's no small wonder that so many expats come here looking for work as ESL teachers. While many of us are able to find teaching positions that bring in a decent wage, allowing us to live a ...... Read More>>
Oct 01, 2012 Comments(6)
Twenty-third in science. Thirty-first in math. As the grand old USA lags further behind the rest of the world in education, the temptation to model ourselves after countries that continuously churn out strong students grows. And when it comes to education, ...... Read More>>
Sep 22, 2012 Comments(1)
In China, a college education is a really big deal. Recent years have seen a huge enrollment boom, with university student populations swelling by as much as 30%. But at the same time, there are high levels of unemployment among recent graduates in many ...... Read More>>
Aug 30, 2012 Comments(11)
As the insatiable demand for English teachers grew in the last decade, so too has the number of people looking to make a quick buck by pairing schools and foreign teachers together. While using an agent can on occasion be a pain free experience that helps ...... Read More>>
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