TEFL who?

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Never heard of TEFL? And want to know why you need it to teach in China? Well, this blog post is dedicated to answering those exact questions! So what is TEFL? TEFL is an abbreviation for teaching English as a foreign language. It would mean teaching English to foreign students whose first language is not English. The TEFL course has a 4 to 6 week duration with studying part time. The course is online, and you are assessed by regular assignments which can sound like a lot, but it really isn’t and it all pays off in the end! What…

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Japanese Shrine

Five Asian travel destinations for teachers in China

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Living and working in China provides teachers with a stable base from where they can explore Asia. Not only does teaching in China pay well, flights to neighbouring countries are often highly affordable; it’s no surprise that many take time during or after their contract to see what the continent has to offer. Inspired by a past teacher, below is a list of our favourite destinations, along with some information and photographs (all taken by an ex-teacher, using his Chinatefler salary!) Japan The Land of the Rising Sun is picturesque, enchanting, and at times bizarre. Cultural oddities such as the…

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Xian city wall

Teaching isn’t a tedious job, especially when you’re in China

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Whether you’re already a teacher or thinking about teaching for a year, teaching in China is an amazing opportunity and résumé booster, which can help you to get your next job, whether that may be in teaching or not as it is an easy interview starter question, ‘you were in China for a year? tell me about that’ making you stand out more amongst other potential candidates for a job. If you have never taught before and are unsure as to whether teaching is the right career path for you, ChinaTEFLer allows you to experience teaching for a 12 month…

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5 REASONS TO VISIT CHINA

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RICH CULTURE From the complex language to the distinctive music, China offers a unique experience in it’s culture alone. In a country hosting over 1 billion people, it represents 56 ethnic minority groups, something that is felt keenly in the rich array of Chinese cuisine. Heavily influenced by geography and ethnic diversity, Chinese cooking emphasises fresh, seasonal ingredients, with lavish flavours and served with a distinctive culinary style. BEAUTIFUL LOCATIONS In a country as vast as China, its possible to find almost any natural backdrop within its borders, boasting the second largest desert in the world as well as the…

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