Mar 27, 2024
If you’re especially interested in the nuances of the written word, a career in translation could be a good shout. Here are some useful tips for launching a career as a Mandarin translator in China. Read more>>
Aug 27, 2021 Comments(11)
As making an informed decision can be difficult, I bring you the three most important things to consider before taking a teaching job in China. ... Read More>>
Mar 27, 2013 Comments(23)
At the recent CPPCC National Committee, a prominent member stated that the intense focus on the study of English had “destroyed” China’s education culture, and that he hoped more emphasis could be placed on the study of “Chinese” subjects in the future. ...... Read More>>
Nov 10, 2015 Comments(20)
The flow of noise from any English language classroom is a bit like the flow of ketchup from a ketchup bottle. There is either too little or too much. But China's unique cultural fabric makes finding the right level of student engagement particularly ...... Read More>>
Nov 06, 2013 Comments(43)
More and more people unable to find jobs at home, and wanting to experience life abroad are looking to countries like China to teach English. However, with a saturated market and English losing its importance in the Gaokao is it still worthwhile? ... Read More>>
Nov 09, 2016 Comments(10)
The HSK test, which is proof of one’s Chinese proficiency, can be taken in various levels with each level more difficult than the next. Recently, the HSK 6 – a notoriously difficult-to-pass level – has come under fire for being too difficult. But are the ...... Read More>>
Aug 05, 2017 Comments(9)
The right education matters more than ever in twenty-first century China. A first-rate education is seen not only as a gateway to personal and professional success, but as a status symbol among the country’s new rich. This article looks at the real – and ...... Read More>>
May 26, 2017 Comments(2)
From Shakespeare's pithy put-downs to insinuating someone knows his own mother in a biblical sense, the art of insulting people is strange, extremely colourful and varied across cultures and dialects.... Read More>>
May 01, 2015 Comments(36)
In my previous article on perception of foreign teachers, I felt there was a giant hole missing: the perception of foreign teachers by the very people who actually pay for the service, whose money pumps through this ever-expanding industry. ... Read More>>
Mar 20, 2017 Comments(24)
There exists a so called ‘language war’ in which a Westerner is keen to display his or her hard-to-gain Mandarin skills while the Chinese person is every bit as enthusiastic about speaking English to them. So, what tactics can you use to achieve your goal?... Read More>>
Sep 08, 2017 Comments(3)
It seems every Chinese person and their pet Pekingnese has a voice translator these days, but most work poorly at best. Here are four voice translation apps that actually work for English-Chinese. ... Read More>>
Aug 05, 2015 Comments(46)
Many English training centers in China hire “black market,” or illegal teachers during the busy summer season. These teachers have no qualifications or experience. Some even have criminal records or are sex offenders back in their home countries. ... Read More>>
Aug 04, 2015 Comments(10)
This summer, there are some who seem to have overcome the Shanghai curse and found their significant others. What happens to those are left over? Those in China who are unlucky in love sometimes end up as mopey “light bulbs.” ... Read More>>
Apr 06, 2015 Comments(68)
Let’s face it, English teachers in China are not exactly viewed as people who have been a major success in life. Often the subject of diatribes on many an anonymous internet forum, it’s time to look at why these perceptions exist. ... Read More>>
Sep 19, 2013 Comments(4)
Bells are ringing, children are screaming, but just how merry and bright is it behind the gates of a Chinese high school? Many “foreigners” living in China who have engaged in teaching know the view from the teaching platform, but what are things really ...... Read More>>
Nov 04, 2010 Comments(1)
Ask anyone who has ever worked as an English teacher in China, and they’ll tell you that the differences between the Chinese and Western education models are vast. Working in a Chinese office can be a shock to the system if you’re more used to ...... Read More>>
Apr 13, 2010 Comments(0)
Watching TV can be one of the best ways to learn a language, gain insight into a culture and can give you something to chat about around the water cooler. Chinese language shows can also offer a much needed break from CCTV 9. With channels full of war ...... Read More>>
Dec 03, 2020 Comments(9)
Here I bring you seven companies hiring onsite and online English teachers in China. ... Read More>>
Feb 17, 2016 Comments(11)
If you’ve got spare time on your hands, why not consider furthering yourself educationally or gaining some extra certificates to pad up your resume with? There are a number of tests and exams on offer in China that are open to foreign candidates. ... Read More>>
Apr 04, 2016 Comments(23)
More often than not, compliments in China come across more as highly personal statements, ranging from the plain statement of fact to the bewildering to the downright offensive. So, how should you handle them? ... Read More>>
Dec 02, 2015 Comments(39)
During my first year in China, I taught at a training school, and occasionally kids would come in with pretty crazy names. One day, a father brought his son in for the first time, casually telling me his son’s English name: Semen. ... Read More>>
Jul 03, 2013 Comments(7)
It’s been a year since I finished my service as a United States Peace Corps volunteer English teacher in China, and I look back on the experience with mixed feelings. Simply put, serving as a Peace Corps China volunteer was the toughest job I ever loved. ... Read More>>
Jul 24, 2012 Comments(7)
Photo: en.ce.cn "Benjamin Franklin said, 'early to bed and early to rise, can make a man healthy, wealthy and wise.'" A class of forty 11- and 12-year olds stood at attention with their heads held up towards the ceiling, eyes straight ahead and ...... Read More>>
Oct 14, 2015 Comments(12)
A list of Chinese phrases every expat knows and will never forget. ... Read More>>
Nov 05, 2015 Comments(43)
Does an ESL teacher have to be a native English speaker. These students' parents think so, and weren't shy about sharing their opinions, sparking a legal battle. ... Read More>>
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