thabet_sava May 22, 2015 Comments(1)
After residing in China for the past twelve years, I had the opportunity to explore the exotic city of Guilin. Actually, it was my second visit to the city. However, during my first visit, I had no time to enjoy its magical scenery. During my recent visit, I was accompanied by Chinese wife, which facilitated our movements since my Chinese leaves ... Read More>>
Hamzakhan Apr 22, 2015 Comments(1)
So i had a tooth ache and it would be my first time to visit a dentist in China, which prompted me to search for locations online. Google didn't help much, rather made the situation more complicated with all the horror stories floating around on the internet. Asking experienced people made me even more anxious, as by judging from their stories ... Read More>>
mubashir30 Apr 18, 2015 Comments(1)
The importance of language is essential to every aspect and interaction in our everyday lives. We use language to inform the people around us of what we feel, what we desire, and question/understand the world around us. We communicate effectively with our words, gestures, and tone of voice in a multitude of situation. Would you talk to a small ... Read More>>
samantizo47 Mar 27, 2015 Comments(1)
The thought of teaching English never hit my mind until i got stranded for money in Bangkok. The next thing that hit my mind was okay let me go to a bar or restuarant where there is loads of people, really i felt lost and stranded but since i always trave l alone it really was nothing big to fear. I go into this bar and guess what i start ... Read More>>
MarcD Mar 21, 2015 Comments(1)
It has come to my attention that some people have recounted their tales of first arriving in China, some positive, some not so positive on this site. I thought I could give my own account and opinions on my first day in China, read it if you'd like. Part 1: The Flight (Or the time I forgot my luggage) Everyone has their own horror stories of ... Read More>>
masalan Mar 13, 2015 Comments(1)
PassportOneGo to you're the nearest Chinese embassy or other institution authorized to approach Chinese passports. You can also visit a bookstore to obtain a Chinese travel guide to get a list of Chinese embassies by nation along with the contact details for each embassy.TwoGet in touch with your nearest authorized institution--such as a ... Read More>>
darkstar1 Jun 21, 2013 Comments(1)
It was about October last year that I spent over 2,000 RMB to sign up for a year pass swimming card at the Beijing Olympic Sports Centre which allowed me to swim 80 times. I did the maths on the spot and calculated that it added up to 25 RMB a swim if I used the entire card up. Of course, that would mean I would have to go swimming at least ... Read More>>
arnieinchina May 24, 2013 Comments(1)
That would be me folks. It is getting to a point where I am thinking of putting make-up on and straightening my hair before I go for my afternoon walks on the weekend. I get my name shouted from apartments, stores, passing vehicles and I get stopped everywhere I go these days – even by the students’ parents. I have never signed my ... Read More>>
arnieinchina May 24, 2013 Comments(1)
I don't know why I always think Van Morrison did this song, but he never did. It was originally done by King Harvest in 1972 and then Toploader did a cover version in 2000. Anyway, you will have either version (depending on your age) playing in your head when you walk down the streets of China - or one of four Dancing in the Street versions. ... Read More>>
arnieinchina May 24, 2013 Comments(1)
I am constantly scrutinised and complimented by both the students and the teachers when it comes to my appearance and wardrobe. Both the students (as young as they are) and the teachers are very observant, and any slight change I make is noted by them. If, for, example, I wear my hair up as opposed to down, or in a ponytail instead of a roll, ... Read More>>
wallybenn May 12, 2013 Comments(1)
From a very early stage in my life, foreign cultures and traditions from all over the world fascinated me, a factor that contributed to me becoming a very ardent reader. By the time I was eight, I had already become a bookworm, delving myself into historical literature with the sole purpose of understanding the origins of various ethinic groups ... Read More>>
DaqingDevil May 11, 2013 Comments(1)
In addition to my English classes I was asked to start a local choir probably because I play the guitar. Initially I thought this would be a good idea and when the kids were given the option of joining the class there was an almighty rush. When I had the children assembled for the first class I decided to teach them a simple song and settled on ... Read More>>
darkstar1 Apr 25, 2013 Comments(1)
It’s amazing in China the sheer palette of varying social make ups, and by that I don’t only mean ethnicity, social or cultural background, I also ideas and viewpoints that come with certain age groups. It’s amazing to think most middle-aged people in China, who grew up during the cultural revolution, seem to have a very ... Read More>>
easyrider Apr 24, 2013 Comments(1)
Hey all! It’s a warm spring’s morning and as I’ve got the morning free and am nursing a mild hangover I thought I’d give some writing a whirl. Last night a few friends and I headed out for a few street beers as the weather was lovely and I was in an equally lovely mood. Ha! Anyway, during the consumption of said beers we ... Read More>>
easyrider Apr 16, 2013 Comments(1)
Now I’ve been up and down the eastern spine of China several times during my short time here, whether it be to see friends, get out of where I am now (Hangzhou) or even take a trip with my school for work. At first, I liked what I saw, and despite the realization that almost all the cities looked the same, I did enjoy the various scenic ... Read More>>
OwainLW Apr 09, 2013 Comments(1)
The use of Western music in China has always bemused me; from the pulsating beats of “Happy Birthday” pounding against the walls of a misty, dim-lit night club as quasi-wealthy 20-somethings slam down their shots of 3% beer as if it’s vodka, to the sickeningly dull looping Kenny G saxophone riffs that seemed to be installed in ... Read More>>
wjit Apr 07, 2013 Comments(1)
Changing social conditions and norms are making it increasingly difficult for the young people to find a life partner through traditional channels and more and more solitary souls are turning to online dating services in search of a soul mate. In a series of articles, sino-us.com presents the real-life experience of one such man looking for love ... Read More>>
wyunf Apr 06, 2013 Comments(1)
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easyrider Mar 28, 2013 Comments(1)
There are obviously many aspects about life in China that can bring us down, though I have to say I think I’ve done ok so far in controlling my anger/mood and simply looking at all the crazy stuff that goes on here with a twinkle in my eye and a light-hearted smile across my lips. Yesterday I saw a pair of chengguans (street police/thugs) ... Read More>>
darkstar1 Mar 18, 2013 Comments(1)
Despite obvious food safety concerns and the like, China is still a culinary paradise for many reasons, and is known for its countless ingenious ways of cooking various types of foods in weird and wonderful ways. I have to say, that prior to my arrival in China I was a bit conservative on the old food front and stuck to my guns regarding what I ... Read More>>
darkstar1 Mar 13, 2013 Comments(1)
Ok, I’m about to open a can of political worms with this one, though who doesn’t savour the opportunity to be an armchair pundit with almost no expertise on a subject which has been widely discussed by experts across the world? I certainly don’t, and this has been something on my mind of late. Yes China – I’m asking ... Read More>>
OwainLW Feb 16, 2013 Comments(1)
We all have to admit that the annual Spring Festival Gala thingy on CCTV is a bit of a bore that’s full of sickeningly cheesy skits and shows featuring the same of bunch of underwhelming performers whose acts seem to be based on whether or not the sound man in the background can apply the correct Tom and Jerry-esque sound effect every time an ... Read More>>
OwainLW Feb 04, 2013 Comments(1)
When I was in the north, I took a trip to a little city in Hebei province called Chengde. Chengde is known for being a holiday resort for emperors of old, and features a lovely mountain park area with fresh air and rolling green hills as far as the eye can see. The place also has nice little temples and old (albeit renovated) buildings scattered ... Read More>>
Alekobel Feb 02, 2013 Comments(1)
In the15 months I have been teaching in China I have experienced many cities, afew, very much to my liking, and some that haven't been to my taste. I come from a big and very popular city in America known as Las Vegas. Coming from such a city one would naturally be disposed to metropolitan snobbery when exploring other places and learning of ... Read More>>
easyrider Jan 30, 2013 Comments(1)
The one child policy has been in effect for long enough now meaning that many of China’s current young were brought up as single kids. I’ve been teaching a fair while now in China and would like to share some trends that I believed have emerged from being brought up as a single child, which I believe have been developed due to not only having ... Read More>>