Chinese Festivals – Winter and Spring
Chinese Festivals During the First Half of the Year One of the most interesting experiences of living in China is the opportunity to learn about the various festivals that are home [...]
Creating Activity Stations for Young Learners
If you teach kindergarten, preschool, or even first grade, you should consider including activity stations into your day if you don’t already. Children learn through playing, and activity stations give [...]
The Challenge of Creating Effective and Engaging Lesson Plans in TEFL Classrooms
Creating lesson plans is something that is always on the minds of teachers, whether they be fresh-faced novices or seasoned veterans of the craft. Lesson plans can be considered the backbone [...]
The Pros and Cons of a Low Cost-Of-Living in a Mega City
Rent, social life, and public transport are some of the many advantages of a low cost-of-living in a mega city. There’s a unique dynamic between a low cost-of-living and taking residence in [...]
Advice for TEFL Newcomers, From a TEFL Newcomer
Teaching your students is the first priority Many foreign language teachers choose to pursue the career as a feasible means of satisfying their traveling dreams. While there is nothing [...]
Classroom Management and Discipline in China
What is “classroom management?” Classroom management is a teacher’s ability to deliver his/her lesson effectively and facilitate the instruction while simultaneously maintaining the students’ behavior. It is a critical component of [...]
The All-in-One Guide to TPR (Total Physical Response)
Have you just started teaching? Or perhaps you’re on your way to completing a TEFL course? You’re probably hearing a lot about total physical response, or TPR, which might leave you wondering [...]
Three Ways to Learn and Practice Mandarin
The language barrier when coming to China is a significant point of concern for foreign teachers. You, like myself and many others, may wonder: “How will I communicate with my students? [...]
Transitioning Into Life on the Other Side of the World
Moving from the United States to China is about as drastic of a move as possible, at least in terms of distance. Every aspect of your life endures a necessary transition as [...]
The 4 Best Winter Destinations in China
Most people dream of tropical cruises and sunny resorts come wintertime, and if you don’t like the snow you’ll find numerous places in and around China to travel to (or live in) [...]
