Teaching English in China

Teaching English in China, how to do it, why do it, everything about how to Teach English in China! :)

How to make the most of your 12 months in China

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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TEFL who?

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

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

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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