Apr 18, 2019
As I work at an international high school, my students don’t have to worry about passing the notoriously grueling Gaokao test like the rest of China’s teens. Here’s why I think this test makes little sense to foreign teachers in China. Read more>>
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Oct 30, 2018 Comments(1)
While learning Chinese certainly requires commitment and discipline, it’s not the impossible task that some people imagine. Furthermore, there is a number of ways you can make life easier on yourself when studying the language. ... Read More>>
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Oct 25, 2018 Comments(6)
Making friends in the Chinese workplace can be a challenge, but with a little effort and a determination to step out of your comfort zone, you’ll soon have more Chinese friends at the office than you’ll know what to do with. ... Read More>>
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Oct 23, 2018
When considering places to visit in China, thoughts invariably drift to the same old sites. Look a little farther afield, however, and you can find some truly fascinating scenery and settings. ... Read More>>
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Oct 18, 2018 Comments(1)
There are many quirks and cultural differences that expats will notice when working in China, but the perhaps biggest difference is the sometimes blatant display of nepotism in the Chinese workplace. ... Read More>>
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Oct 16, 2018
From the cosmopolitan brightly-lit metropolises of Hong Kong and Guangzhou, to the open plains of Xinjiang, each place has helped challenge the many myths I’d heard prior to arriving in China. ... Read More>>
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Oct 12, 2018 Comments(3)
As unworldly and innocent as they seem, kids can teach us a lot about life. Here’s a collection of five vital lessons that I learnt while teaching kindergarten in China. ... Read More>>
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Oct 09, 2018 Comments(2)
Teaching ESL in China offers a great opportunity to those interested in training, travel and education. You have a responsibility to help change the lives of your learners, but you are perhaps the greatest beneficiary of the experience. ... Read More>>
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Oct 05, 2018
It’s inevitable that your perspective on China will change over the years. Here are some distinct differences that I’ve noticed between year one and year five. ... Read More>>
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Oct 03, 2018 Comments(1)
Chinese people are known for being indirect when offering refusals, especially in a business situation. Here I’ll explain a few of the ways Chinese people squirm around saying “no”, and what they really mean. ... Read More>>
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Sep 27, 2018 Comments(5)
If you’ve found love in China, you can expect to learn a lot about a culture with very unique social norms and expectations. You’ll learn about these norms and expectations very fast when you meet your Chinese girlfriend’s parents. ... Read More>>
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Sep 25, 2018 Comments(1)
A 11-year-old girl has just proved that getting a job offer in China is child’s play. Wan Haiyan from Shanghai received a job offer last week after winning a coding competition. ... Read More>>
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Sep 20, 2018 Comments(1)
There’s going to come a time while working in China that you’re going to disagree with your boss about something. It’s at this crucial moment that you need to decide, is this worth fighting for? ... Read More>>
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Sep 18, 2018
Whether you like it or not, living in China changes you. That’s not necessarily to say it does so for the worse, it’s just inevitable. ... Read More>>
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Sep 13, 2018 Comments(1)
They say love conquers all and perhaps that’s true, but the logistics of a relationship should also be taken into consideration, especially if you’re marrying a Chinese person. ... Read More>>
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Sep 11, 2018 Comments(1)
Foreigners and locals sharing a country invariably end up discussing how their cultures differ. Ultimately, a lot of these conversations are somewhat superficial. One subject that has a far more profound influence, however, is how we raise our children. ... Read More>>
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Sep 06, 2018 Comments(4)
For those of us who are lucky enough to be working in China (or planning to), let’s have a look at the hidden advantages of being the only foreigner in a Chinese office. ... Read More>>
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Sep 04, 2018 Comments(6)
Although China remains the top place of origin for international students, more and more foreigners and choosing to study in China. ... Read More>>
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Aug 30, 2018 Comments(4)
If you’ve been teaching English in China for a while, chances are you’ve thought about changing jobs or even industries. But the question in the back of your mind is likely, “how?” ... Read More>>
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Aug 28, 2018
Living and working in China can be a transformative experience for people who are open to the change. Today, I'm going to look at some of the broader examples of how China has changed the way I see the world. ... Read More>>
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Aug 23, 2018 Comments(2)
From the teacher who’s had visa issues to the traveller who can’t find true vegetarian food, your questions about China have probably already been asked and answered online. ... Read More>>
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Aug 21, 2018 Comments(3)
Managing local staff as a foreigner working in China is a difficult task. China expats will come face-to-face with major differences in workplace dynamics. ... Read More>>
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Aug 16, 2018
Today, we’re going to talk about the best jobs in China for the newly graduated, the inexperienced or those looking to make a fresh start in a new line of work. ... Read More>>
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Aug 14, 2018 Comments(3)
If you’re a foreigner in China and you’ve had even the slightest contact with locals, you’ll inevitably have been asked some amusing, baffling and downright annoying questions in your time. ... Read More>>
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Aug 09, 2018 Comments(1)
Foreign students in China can now take part-time jobs on the side, according to a report in state media. ... Read More>>
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