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Expat workers of yesteryear found teaching English in China one of the easiest ways to nab an overseas posting. But with ongoing Covid restrictions and a government-led cull of private language centres, is it still a worthwhile option to pursue? Read more>>
When I got the opportunity to shadow a Chinese high school student for the day, I jumped at the chance to capture the view from the other side of the desk. Here’s what I learned. ... Read More>>
Although the Peace Corps ended its relationship with China in 2020, my time serving with them remains one of the most impactful of my life. Serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in China was indeed the toughest job I ever loved. ... Read More>>
Flip through the pages of any expat magazine and you’ll no doubt see up to a dozen international schools advertising in your area. But are international schools in China really any better than Chinese public schools? ... Read More>>
If you’re moving to China with kids, getting them a high level of education is probably your first priority. Here, I take you through the main options for schooling in China, complete with their pros and cons. ... Read More>>
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>>
What is it that makes Mandarin so hard for us laowai to get our heads around? Let’s take a look at the major hurdles for foreigners learning Chinese. ... Read More>>
The path to speaking fluent Chinese is a long and rocky one. While everyone has their own methods, techniques and tactics, no matter what level you’re at, there are some definite Dos and Don’ts of learning Chinese. ... Read More>>
The teaching industry is far more diverse and nuanced than people realize, with many different ways to start and end your journey. Here we take a look at just some of the typical career paths for teachers in China. ... Read More>>
Working in a Chinese office can be quite the culture shock, but teaching in Chinese schools is arguably more so. Here are a few important points to know about the Chinese education system. ... Read More>>
The teaching industry is far more diverse and nuanced than people realize, with many different ways to start and end your journey. Here we take a look at just some of the typical career paths for teachers in China. ... Read More>>
As making an informed decision can be difficult, I bring you the three most important things to consider before taking a teaching job in China. ... Read More>>
Like most foreign teachers in China, I work alongside many just-as-qualified, hard working and brilliant Chinese teachers who work longer hours for less pay than me. ... Read More>>
Urumqi, the capital of China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, is a far cry from the bright lights of the country’s first-tier cities. Here I bring you a day in the life of an ESL teacher in Urumqi, China. ... Read More>>
In what is no doubt good news for foreign teachers in China and parents alike, the Ministry of Education has announced that primary and junior high school students should no longer be overloaded with homework. ... Read More>>
With the help of my Chinese friend Lily, here I bring you an introduction to the basic principles of Chinese and offer up some essential Mandarin phrases for new China expats. ... Read More>>
A proposal to remove English from compulsory education in China has been raised at this year’s Two Sessions government meeting in Beijing. If adopted, the move could see the need for foreign English teachers in China diminish dramatically. ... Read More>>
New guidelines about how students should be disciplined in Chinese primary and secondary have been released by the government. ... Read More>>
A debate has been sparked in China after the country’s education authority vowed to take action against the “feminization” of boys. ... Read More>>
Having navigated these waters myself, here I bring you some tips on finding a teaching job while already in China. ... Read More>>
Here I bring you seven companies hiring onsite and online English teachers in China. ... Read More>>
Gaining a TEFL certification in China has many advantages compared to taking the course in your home country before you arrive. Below is an introductory guide on why and how to do exactly that. ... Read More>>
Foreign teachers in China will be able to take on part-time work if new draft measures formulated by the government are approved. ... Read More>>
China has issued new COVID guidelines for schools across the country before the start of the autumn semester. The Ministry of Education and the National Health Commission has issued a code of practice for all schools, from kindergartens to universities. ... Read More>>
It’s surprisingly easy to live in China without speaking Chinese, and simultaneously difficult to get locals to help you practice. ... Read More>>
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