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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.

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

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What are the requirements to teach English in China in 2019?

Saturday, 06 July 2019 by David Mitchell

Once you start thinking about teaching in China, you want to find out what candidates get the best teaching jobs in the country. To learn this, you need to be aware of the requirements to teach English in China. While education, age, international certificates, and citizenship are among the most important criteria, there are more

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How to Record a Perfect Self-Introduction Video for English Teaching Jobs

Thursday, 27 June 2019 by David Mitchell

Self-introduction video for an ESL position in China

Although providing a self-introduction video isn’t a necessary condition when applying for a teaching job in China, it might be a beneficial addition to your CV. What can an employer learn about you from your CV? Some standard information – date of birth, education, qualifications, skills, working experience, and maybe hobbies. Of course, this data

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The Great Wall of China Complete Guide (Tours, Facts, History, Photos)

Tuesday, 18 June 2019 by David Mitchell

What comes to your mind when you think about “the Great Wall of China”? You probably imagine a wall of an unbelievable size that covers a large area of Chinese land and extends as far as the eye can see. That’s true. Partially. The thing is that the Chinese Great Wall was built for centuries.

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🇦🇺 Chinese Work Visa for Australia: The Ultimate Guide in 2019

Tuesday, 11 June 2019 by David Mitchell

Once you decide to start your career in China, you’re going to prepare for this activity thoroughly. First of all, you have to decide on the sphere you want to work in. Secondly, it’s important to choose the city and the company/school where you want to carry out your working activity. You also need to