Say what you like about China, but if anyone’s statement is true, it’s that people here work hard. Whereas in the West employees generally clock in at 9 am and out again at 5 pm, here in China people often work until the job is done, whether that means into the night or on weekends.

So you’ve got a job in China. It’s a brand new opportunity that’s no doubt pretty scary and pretty exciting. No matter how qualified you are or how hard you work, there are some important things you need to know. Here are 8 survival tips for your first job in China. 1. Speak Chinese Whether you’re completely

Whether you’ve lived in China for a while or are just visiting, you’ll likely come across some pretty stark cultural differences. Identifying these differences is important, but even more so is learning to deal with them, either on a personal or professional level. Without further ado, here are four ways to navigate cultural differences when living in China.

It is worryingly easy to develop bad habits when living as an expat in China. At the same time, it’s very difficult to recognize the bad habits you’ve already acquired.  Whether you’re new to China or a veteran expat, watch out for the following bad habits and don’t let them get their claws in. 1. Relying on locals to

English proficiency is an important indicator of social status in China, so many Chinese parents want their children to start learning as early as possible.  Students as young as two and three usually begin with some basic English in kindergarten. If you’re new to teaching ESL or have little experience with this age group, here are seven

Many a foreign ESL teacher in China has entered the office of their new school, asked what teaching materials are to be used and been met with blank stares. Just go in and teach, they say. Assuming you don’t have the ability to conjure books from thin air, you will need access to learning materials and

There’s a whole host of skills and talents associated with teaching: organizational skills, people skills, technical knowledge of your subject, and, of course, having almost Buddha-like levels of patience. When teaching in China, there are also a lot of skills you’ll develop on the job that might not be readily apparent to the untrained eye. Here

Considering teaching English in China is definitely exciting, but like any big move, it requires careful consideration before you plunge in. In this article, we bring you six things to consider before teaching English in China, from researching where you’ll live to getting a visa.   1. Know that it’s the right job for you

Perhaps the only thing that Chinese and English have in common is that each is considered to be among the most difficult languages to learn. To that end, they can also be very difficult to teach. Below are some common linguistic pitfalls encountered by those teaching English to Chinese speakers and some ideas on how to remedy