Avoiding Controversy and Stimulating Debate in the Classroom
 Some teachers love to teach children. I dread it. A lot. I’m not saying that children are not lovely, but I have the misfortune of being a person who gets bored extremely easily. Couple [...]
Update on Coronavirus COVID-19 for ESL Teachers in China
For updates on the China border reopening and work visa application process please see this article. Last updated: 17th August 2021 COVID-19 cases under control in China The number of new cases of the coronavirus [...]
6 Reasons to Learn Mandarin with FluentU
It’s no secret that learning the local language makes your time in China more fulfilling. By speaking Mandarin, you can make native friends who teach you [...]
5 Ways to Learn Mandarin Chinese in China
You might think you can cruise through your year in China simply by speaking English and pointing. And you’re right. You can get by this way. [...]
How Do I Find an Apartment in China?
Finding a place to live is always a huge undertaking. Throw in a new country and a foreign language, and things just got interesting. The [...]
Let’s Talk Money! The Costs and Rewards of Teaching English in China
Starting a new job is exciting! Especially in a new country. New place, new people, new salary. But moving abroad requires you to spend a little [...]
The Pros and Cons of Teaching in China
Every job has its pros and cons. Even thrilling ones in faraway countries! It’s helpful to know the good and bad of teaching in China before you [...]
What Should I Bring When I Move to China?
It’s a tad daunting to pack everything you’ll need for an entire year into a suitcase. How do you know what to take? How can you maximize the [...]
4 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Your ESL Classroom
Halloween is one of the only holidays that’s just plain fun: you dress up, you get candy, you get to pull pranks on your friends [...]
6 Reasons to Learn Chinese in China
Learning a foreign language is difficult. Especially a tongue like Mandarin, which is drastically different from English. Sure, you can get through your year in China by pointing, grunting, [...]
