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) [...]
Comparing Teaching in America with Teaching in China
At its core, teaching will be the same regardless of where you are. Your primary goal as an educator is to transfer knowledge to your students in the most effective ways [...]
Where to Go In Shenzhen and Beyond
Despite a population of over twelve million, Shenzhen, China is still very much a city in the midst of prosperous growth. The former fishing village of a few dozen thousand has [...]
Navigating the Chinese Supermarket
Anytime I go to a new city, I find a supermarket to scope out. Supermarkets reveal the soul of a city: what its people eat, how they shop, how they [...]
