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Here I explain what nowism is, how it manifests in the Chinese workplace and what, if anything, can be done to spare you from this sickness. ... Read More>>
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The uprooting of social norms can lead to all sorts of complications for Western teachers in China. Here are five tips for effectively managing student-teacher dynamics in China. ... 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>>
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Here are seven of the strangest jobs for foreigners in China, cultivated from my own experiences and from those of my friends. ... Read More>>
The employment landscape in China is changing. How do all these factors play off each other and what can you do as an expat worker to make yourself more competitive in the Chinese job market? ... Read More>>
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Many expats who come to China to teach English catch the bug and consider taking up the profession in their home countries. But how useful is teaching experience in China when it comes to landing jobs back home? ... Read More>>
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Eliciting responses in English from some students in China can feel like pulling teeth. But you don’t have to resign yourself to talking to a brick wall. Let’s look at how to increase student engagement as a foreign English teacher in China. ... Read More>>
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