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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
10 Signs You’ve Been in China Too Long
2018-04-02
The 8 Do’s And Don’ts of Teaching in China
China is the fastest-growing market worldwide to teach ESL (English as a Second Language) and provides a huge amount of job opportunities for English speakers. Ever thought about leaving your …
2018-02-08
Tens of Thousands of English Teachers Could Lose Their Jobs
In order to curb academic stress, China’s Ministry of Education banned classes that include primary school-level Chinese language, mathematics, and English coursework from being taught to children within a certain …
2018-02-08