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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.