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!
July 01, 2017 by Kim Ooi
The dreaded job interview – you’re trying to appear confident and professional whilst your heart is beating like a sledgehammer. And why wouldn’t it be? The outcome of the interview could have a major impact on your life. A...
June 30, 2017 by Mike Cairnduff
In this blog, I talk to Jonathan Arthur, ex English teacher and marketer for English First (EF), about how TEFL in China can open up career doors. Jonathan, can you tell us about your career journey so far? I graduated from university in the UK...
June 25, 2017 by Sarah Bucknall
Teaching English in China takes me back to being at school. Some subjects caught my attention, others not so much! With many ESL teaching jobs in training centers, the topics may not be relevant to the students. Or, the topics may be relevant but...
June 17, 2017 by Kim Ooi
Nihao! Welcome to China! Today, I am going to teach you a new language which you will find most helpful in your efforts to understand what your students are saying. This language is neither Chinese nor English but a mixture of the two – Chin...
June 11, 2017 by John Smith
Teaching English in China is a great experience as I am sure you have read on blogs such as this. However, moving thousands of miles away from the comfort of your own home, away from family, friends and your beloved sports team can be daunting....
June 05, 2017 by Nicholas McKay
Regardless of who we are teaching, whether it’s students in kindergarten, primary, secondary or tertiary level, managing behavior is always involved. Inevitably, however, teachers will encounter students who have serious behavioral issues, w...
May 26, 2017 by Kim Ooi
Loneliness can be a problem for foreign teachers in China. You’re in a new environment where you don’t know many people, you may not speak Chinese and you may not know where the sightseeing spots are in your city. Students are gener...
May 24, 2017 by Sarah Bucknall
Having a teaching assistant in China is beneficial. Here's my experience. At some point, we've all been subjected to learning a second language. This may be voluntarily for pleasure or, for many, whilst at school and without much of a c...
May 22, 2017 by Mike Cairnduff
Meet Doctor X: a male, mature-aged Brit who has been teaching English in China for over six years. He’s written a tell-all memoir of his adventures and strange encounters in this country he now calls home. Fascinated, I interview him. Bef...
May 12, 2017 by Mike Cairnduff
British teacher Sarah Bucknall shares her experience about teaching English in Fuzhou, Fujian province, eastern China. What have you enjoyed the most about teaching in Fuzhou? Having the opportunity to have an authentic cultural experience thro...