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Work and Live in China Blog

If you’re thinking about traveling to China for your next holiday, or even move here for at least a year to teach English as a second language, you probably have lots of questions, such as where in China should you go? Or how much does it cost to live in China? What places to visit? So let us take you on a (virtual) journey with our blog to explore the wonderful country of China.

Tattoos in China: Can you work as an English teacher with a tattoo?

Wednesday, 04 September 2019 by David Mitchell

Are tattoos in China a taboo? You might think so at first. It’s not surprising that people believe it’s impossible to have a tattoo in China taking into account its rather conventional philosophy. However, that’s not the case anymore. Tattoo culture is developing all around the world, and China isn’t an exception. Influenced by the

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How should you dress as an ESL teacher in China? – The Complete Guide

Monday, 19 August 2019 by David Mitchell

Teaching English in private school in China

Teaching English in China is not only about high language skills and professionalism, but also about appearance. Being quite a conservative country, China pays a lot of attention to how people look, especially the ones working in the education sphere. If you decided to work in the country, you definitely want to look through some

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Can you teach English in China with no experience? – 2019 Guide

Wednesday, 14 August 2019 by David Mitchell

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There’s no need to mention that the English language is in demand all over the world nowadays, and China isn’t an exception. With numbers of English courses emerging all over the country, school HRs constantly look for suitable candidates for ESL teaching positions. But even with high competition, you have a chance to go and

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25 Best Places to Visit in China in 2019 + 3 Secret Destinations

Saturday, 03 August 2019 by David Mitchell

Needless to say that China is one of the most popular countries for tourists to visit. The country boasts a rich culture and history. Unlike western countries, it has another philosophy and lifestyle, let alone cuisine and holiday traditions. Coming to China once, you’ll understand the spirit of Asian people and will definitely learn something

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When is the best time to apply for a teaching job in China?

Friday, 19 July 2019 by David Mitchell

Once you decide you want to teach in China, one of the most important things you want to bear in mind is the appropriate time of applying for a position. Why does it matter? Well, first of all, there is a certain employment procedure that takes some time. You’ll have to gather all the necessary

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Is China a developed or developing country in 2019?

Wednesday, 17 July 2019 by David Mitchell

What do you know about China? How do you imagine this country once you hear its name? We bet that for the majority of you, China is a wealthy and advanced country that offers a lot of great opportunities for its citizens as well as expats and is a great place to live. You’ve probably

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15 Main Cultural Differences Between the West and China You Didn’t Know

Thursday, 11 July 2019 by David Mitchell

In fact, cultural differences between the West and China are so obvious that you might be surprised or even shocked the first time you come to China. At the same time, the culture gap is quite expected. The West and the East (China) are opposite sides of the world, and this is the first reason