Mar 13, 2024 Comments(4)
There’s still a thriving job market for expats that can’t be so easily replaced by talented Chinese applicants. Here we take a look at five industries that want expat workers in China. Read more>>
Nov 26, 2020 Comments(16)
Call me a cynic, call me an opportunist, I don’t care. Here, I look at how COVID travel restrictions can help expats in China advance their careers. ... Read More>>
Oct 27, 2020 Comments(10)
Understandably, those who haven’t experienced quarantine in China before are anxious to know what it’s like. I recently completed my own quarantine in Shanghai after returning from the UK and wanted to share my experience with you. ... Read More>>
Oct 06, 2020 Comments(9)
How much can you bargain? How picky should you be? What’s that strange smell? All of these questions and more will be answered in this beginner’s guide to renting an apartment in China. ... Read More>>
Sep 22, 2020 Comments(8)
It’s essential that you’re knowledgeable about labor laws and employees rights. Below is a short guide to your legal rights and responsibilities as a foreign worker in China. ... Read More>>
Sep 15, 2020 Comments(18)
While employment opportunities are abundant in China, so too are scammers ready to take advantage of expats moving to the Middle Kingdom for work. ... Read More>>
Sep 01, 2020 Comments(18)
What follows is a guide that will hopefully help prospective teachers sort through the noise and get the real story on what to expect in their first English teaching job in China. ... Read More>>
Aug 04, 2020 Comments(8)
Adult students in China often start with a very low level of English, and dealing with them can feel like treading a tight-rope between grading your language and patronizing your students. ... Read More>>
Jul 07, 2020 Comments(14)
People come from all over the world to teach in China, and while many arrive with the expectation that they won’t stay more than a year or two, others come here, love it, and decide to build a career. ... Read More>>
Jun 30, 2020 Comments(11)
Amid the excitement of working abroad, many expats forget to research working conditions. In this article, I bring you a basic guide to working conditions for expats in China, offering a quick overview of everything from average pay to holidays. ... Read More>>
Jun 11, 2020 Comments(9)
While expats in China make up only a tiny percentage of the population, multicultural families are becoming increasingly common. The following guide is drawn from my personal experience of raising a multicultural families in China as well as those of my ...... Read More>>
Jun 02, 2020 Comments(10)
Speaking to other people is just the worst. And it gets even more difficult when you have to speak to someone in their, or your, second language. ... Read More>>
May 28, 2020 Comments(12)
It’s surprisingly easy to live in China without speaking Chinese, and simultaneously difficult to get locals to help you practice. ... Read More>>
May 19, 2020 Comments(13)
When you dig under the surface, there’s often good reason for the things we find frustrating and counterproductive about working in China. Here are seven important things to know about the Chinese workplace that’ll help you understand and navigate it ...... Read More>>
Apr 28, 2020 Comments(13)
In this article, I bring you a brief guide to copywriting and proofreading jobs in China, covering the industries that require such services, the experience and qualifications required for such roles, and what kind of compensation expats can expect. ... Read More>>
Apr 02, 2020 Comments(8)
People the world over are going through some ups and downs at the moment, and while things seem to be improving in China, down days are common here, even during normal times. ... Read More>>
Mar 31, 2020 Comments(7)
Now that the coronavirus outbreak has largely subsided, administrators, students and teachers in China are set to return to the classroom in the coming weeks. What will schools look like in the wake of the epidemic? ... Read More>>
Mar 24, 2020 Comments(8)
If we’ve learnt anything in the past few months, it’s that you should always be prepared for what life throws at you in China. For those of who live in China with their families, this is even more important. ... Read More>>
Mar 19, 2020 Comments(13)
As most expats across China find themselves working from home or not working at all in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, there’s more call than ever for remote earning opportunities. ... Read More>>
Mar 12, 2020 Comments(11)
With things slowly getting back to normal in many Chinese cities and people across all industries returning to work, what can you do to make sure you’re as protected as possible from the coronavirus in the office? ... Read More>>
Feb 21, 2020 Comments(10)
Moving to China is bound to be a life-changing experience (I don’t use that term lightly), but it can also be pretty tough for the uninitiated. With that in mind, here are eight survival tips for newbies moving to China. ... Read More>>
Feb 11, 2020 Comments(8)
Below are some common linguistic pitfalls encountered by those teaching English to Chinese speakers and some ideas on how to remedy them. ... Read More>>
Feb 06, 2020 Comments(10)
Whether you’re new to China or a veteran expat, watch out for the following bad habits and don’t let them get their claws in. ... Read More>>
Jan 23, 2020 Comments(8)
Students as young as two and three start learning basic English in kindergarten in China. If you’re new to teaching ESL or have little experience with this age group, here are seven tips for teaching English to very young children. ... Read More>>
Jan 16, 2020 Comments(8)
Everyone’s experience will differ depending on where the family lives and their economic and social background, but if you’re making that fateful trip to the hometown for the first time this Chinese New Year, take these five tips into consideration. ... Read More>>
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