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!
The top 5 challenges facing English teachers in China
Opinion
April 30, 2016 by Mark Johnson
In this guest post, ex-teacher Mark Johnson shares his views on the biggest challenges facing English teachers in China. You’ve landed! After hours upon hours of sitting in a flying metal tube, stealing snippets of sleep and wrestling wit...
10 years teaching in China…and still going strong! (Part 2)
Interview
March 29, 2016 by Mike Cairnduff
For more than 10 years, educator Malachy Scullion has been teaching grammar, managing student behavior, and having the time of his life in one of the most exciting countries in the world – China. This is part 2 of his incredible story. RE...
10 years teaching in China…and still going strong!
Interview
March 19, 2016 by Mike Cairnduff
For more than 10 years, educator Malachy Scullion has been teaching grammar, managing student behavior, and having the time of his life in one of the most exciting countries in the world – China. Malachy, you’re a stalwart teacher! Wha...
How to find a partner in China
Advice
November 14, 2015 by Mike Cairnduff
You’ve been teaching in China for a while. Although you’re having the time of your life, you’d like to share the experience with someone special. Sounds familiar? The good news is you’re not alone. China is home to mor...
Teaching abroad: why China is better than Japan
Opinion
October 24, 2015 by Mike Cairnduff
Torn between choosing China or Japan for your next teaching abroad stint? Here’s six reasons why China is the better option. China is cheaper Where can you buy a bottle of water for 20 cents and a meal for just a few dollars? Certainl...
The best and fairest Teach English in China salary guide
Advice
October 18, 2015 by Mike Cairnduff
What kind of salary can you make teaching English in China? I'm asked this question all the time. Sadly, there's so much misinformation out there, so I'm going to clear it up for you. But first, a bit about the TEFL market in Ch...
Teaching in rural China: an honest account (Part 2)
Interview
October 11, 2015 by Mike Cairnduff
In Part 2 of this blog, we continue the conversation with Dan McElroy about teaching English in rural China. Dan worked in Jiaxian, Henan province, for one school year. This is a frank and honest account of his time there. READ PART 1...
Teaching in rural China: an honest account
Interview
October 03, 2015 by Mike Cairnduff
In this blog, Dan McElroy shares his story about teaching English in rural China. Dan worked in Jiaxian, Henan province, for one school year. This is a frank and honest account of his time there. How did you find the whole ‘Chi...
10 ways to help fight jet lag
Planning
July 18, 2015 by Mike Cairnduff
Flying to China is exciting. Adventure awaits! However, you're probably going to experience one of the few downsides of traveling abroad – jet lag. Although there’s no instant cure or magic formula to avoid jet lag, luckily ther...
7 things to do the moment you arrive in China
Planning
July 11, 2015 by Mike Cairnduff
You’ve landed in China and all you can think about is dropping your suitcase and getting out there and exploring. Hold it right there! There are seven things you must do immediately after arriving in China. 1. Take care Take...
