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 [...]
Teaching Interview Tips from DoSes
Your first step towards a rewarding job or career in teaching is getting yourself acquainted with the application process. There are plenty of tips and advice out there but there is no [...]
The Rising Second and Third Tier Cities of China
Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen are just few of the cities that people living outside of China are familiar with. While these cities are known for being economic powerhouses, experts believe that [...]
8 Ways to Stay Fit in Fuzhou
Fuzhou has recently held the Chinese National Youth Games. With this, and the arrival of cooler Autumnal weather, what better time to talk about ways of staying fit? [...]
7 Chinese Foods That You Haven’t Tried Yet but You Have To
General Tsao’s chicken, beef broccoli, wonton soup, spring rolls, sweet and sour pork and fortune cookies, these are some of the “Chinese food” that foreigners would look for when they arrive in [...]
10 Things to Do in China on Your Weekend
You’ve probably heard a lot about China, its fast-paced development, its magnificent cities, the Great Wall or the spectacular hiking and trekking locations in the south. But these are not all there [...]
9 Resume Mistakes You Shouldn’t Make
Have you ever wondered how important your resume is in finding a job? Having a solid resume is absolutely essential to get past the first screening process and land you an interview [...]
10 Funny Stories From Inside the Classroom
As ESL teachers, more often than not, there are numerous cultural and linguistic gaps between us and our students. During our classroom interactions, misinterpretation and confusion is sometimes simply unavoidable. We can [...]
