Echina Cities

Echina Cities

I’m looking to move to a new school in Guangzhou. Some of my friends have recommended using eChinajobs to shop around first, but I’m not sure if I will find scams and …

2020-01-10
English Teachers Jobs in China

English Teachers Jobs in China

ESL Jobs in China An increasing number of Chinese parents are fond of Western-style education. Thus, ESL teachers are in great demand in China. ESL courses are designed for international and immigrant …

2020-01-08
Jobs for English Speakers

Jobs for English Speakers

In recent years, China has opened a large number of jobs for English Speakers. As all of you may know, China is a popular destination for expats especially the English …

2020-01-07
China to England: One American’s Journey West Part I

China to England: One American’s Journey West Part I

Like most expats in China, I came here to teach English. I have been living in China for nearly six years. My job for most of this time has been …

2018-10-05
Are Tattoos No Longer Taboo in China?

Are Tattoos No Longer Taboo in China?

Tattoos have a long history in China. But for most of that history, they were stigmatized, and associated with prisoners, vagrants, and the criminal underworld. Thanks in part to the …

2018-10-03
Work Permit Denied Permanently Due to

Work Permit Denied Permanently Due to

The China work visa is issued to those who have obtained an employment permit and intend to work in China. The Exit & Entry Administration Department official working permit or …

2018-08-07
10 Tips for Living in China

10 Tips for Living in China

Summary: Expats living in China find learning Mandarin a big challenge, but most say that learning even a little is very worthwhile. They also agree that the spitting, squat toilets and …

2018-08-05
10 Ways to Make Some Extra Cash in China

10 Ways to Make Some Extra Cash in China

It’s hard out here for those of us who do the 9-5 grind (some even 8-10), and a side hustle definitely relieves some stress when it comes to saving for …

2018-08-05
When Hitler Came to My Class: Weird English Names in China

When Hitler Came to My Class: Weird English Names in China

Read about ridiculous English names in China It was my first year teaching in China.  I stood in front of the class at an adult training center, reading names from …

2018-08-02
How Living Abroad Has Changed the Way I Speak

How Living Abroad Has Changed the Way I Speak

Something is disconcerting about speaking to people you’ve known for years, and realizing they can’t understand you. I’ve lived abroad so much that now I have to translate English into …

2018-04-03