If you’ve just graduated your probably wondering, what’s next? It’s common knowledge that entering the real world is a scary and intimidating process. For some of you the direction you’d like to go in may be clear, for others, it may not be so straightforward. Maybe you’ve still got the urge to travel and see more of the world before starting your career. If that’s the case, I’m here to tell you it’s alright. Teaching English in China will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a whole new culture, acquire new language and professional skills, and take your…

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In a foreign country where your Mandarin might still be a bit wobbly, there are some things you need to watch out for. This blog post is not aimed to worry you but to give you some friendly advice that might come in handy. There are a few popular scams that happen typically around tourist areas, particularly Beijing that happen day in day out. If you’re soon to move to China and want to prepare yourself for potential scams then read on. ‘Tea scam’: Typically done by young Chinese women, English speaking Chinese natives will approach obvious tourists in busy…

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For many, twelve months seems like a lifetime, but in reality you will see just how quickly this time goes by! It is important not to waste any of this time sat in your flat missing home, instead of taking full advantage of this experience. Make the most of the time you have with your students China is in high demand for foreign teachers and are willing to pay three times the normal teacher salary. Working hours generally consist of no more than 5 classes a day and on average a 20-25 hour week. Which means you have an abundance…

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