Teach English in China blog
Welcome to the Teach English in China blog!
Here you’ll find real stories, practical advice and opinion pieces about teaching English in China – all written by past or present teachers.
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So, make yourself a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy reading. You may even decide to teach in China!
Teaching IELTS courses in China
Teaching strategies
August 30, 2022 by Kim Ooi
Have you ever wondered what it’s like teaching IELTS courses in China? As an increasing number of Chinese students now aspire to study, travel or work abroad, the demand for teachers who are able to teach this course is on the rise. What...
Changing schools in China: What TEFL teachers need to know
Advice
March 01, 2022 by Kim Ooi
When your contract comes to an end, you’ll have to decide whether to stay at your current school in China or move to a new one. Here’s what every TEFL teacher needs to know about changing schools in China. Getting a job offer If...
Teaching at a Chinese university vs a Chinese college
Advice
June 02, 2021 by Kim Ooi
Teaching at a Chinese university or a Chinese college is quite a popular job for those who choose to teach English in China. This blog aims to explore some of the significant differences between teaching at a Chinese university and at a Chinese co...
How are students punished in China?
Students
April 26, 2021 by Kim Ooi
Standing in a corner. Writing lines. Perhaps being smacked on your hand with a ruler. I’m sure all of us have memories of this. Even if we were model students who never got punished ourselves, we would’ve seen or heard about some of...
Is it safe to teach in China in 2021?
Opinion
January 04, 2021 by Mike Cairnduff
Lots of people are asking whether it’s safe to teach in China this year. In this blog, I’m going to summarize teaching in China from a safety perspective and what you need to consider. I’ll keep it fairly concise so you can ma...
My best advice for your Teach in China contract
Advice
December 29, 2020 by Mike Cairnduff
If you’re looking for information on China teaching contracts, you’re in the right place. I’ve taught English in China before, and I’ve recruited many teachers who’ve landed great positions in China. I’ve the...
Helping Chinese students with oral presentations
Teaching strategies
November 29, 2020 by Nicholas McKay
Do your Chinese students need help with oral presentations? Whether you’re teaching English in China, or you’re teaching Chinese students in your country, sooner or later, your students will need to do an oral presentation. This is...
What it’s like teaching postgraduate students in China
Personal stories
October 29, 2020 by Kim Ooi
It’s quite common for foreigners teaching in China to take up jobs based at universities and colleges. In my experience, foreign teachers at universities are typically assigned to teach oral English to undergraduates. I've been a univ...
Teaching in China with a disability
Advice
September 26, 2020 by Kim Ooi
Can you teach in China with a disability? I’m sure this is something that very few disabled people have ever thought about. But with millions of disabled peopled not working in the UK alone, isn’t this a conversation worth having?...
Want to teach English in Hangzhou? 6 tips for first timers
Advice
August 29, 2020 by Mike Cairnduff
Hangzhou is a great place to teach English. This modern city is home to top schools and eager students, and just an hour away from Shanghai by fast train. Most importantly, Hangzhou is one of China’s most beautiful cities. There’...
