Things to expect in your first 48 hours in China
Congratulations on deciding to move to THE most exciting country in the world! You’re in for a total rollercoaster of a time and I promise that by the [...]
Finding Leisure Activities in Your City
Teaching abroad can be a stressful endeavor but the best way to counteract that stress is to travel and see the sights that are offered to you. Some [...]
Essential Advice for New Teachers
Confidence is Key! Teaching for the first time can be an exciting, yet stressful, experience. No matter what training you’ve taken to prepare yourself the thought of teaching [...]
Getting More from Your Materials
Ever found yourself planning a class and groaning that there’s only one page of material to cover? Frustrated at making resources that take ages and get thrown away? [...]
A Step In the Right Direction
Moving abroad for the first time, especially to China, can be a very daunting, but exciting, experience. It takes a lot of courage to pack up your life [...]
7 Qualities Of Every Great ESL Teacher
In my time at York English and at other ESL schools I worked with dozens and dozens of ESL teachers, helping to train them and give guidance on [...]
How to grade language as an ESL teacher (part 2)
This is the second part of our teacher communication series. In this article we are going to cover the following points: 1. How to pitch your language at the right level. 2. [...]
How to grade language as an ESL teacher (part 1)
The Importance of Grading / Gauging For those of us who have taught English as a second language in a country where there might not be an official second language, the ability [...]
So You’ve Decided To Teach ESL…What To Do Next!
The choice for aspiring ESL teachers is larger than ever and for some this is great news, but for many it presents a challenge…which school is right for me? Let’s face it, [...]
Compare salary and expenses in China and the US
For a long time now Americans have been heading to China for job opportunities. Most of them are attracted by China’s fast-growing economy and lower unemployment rate compared to the US. A [...]
