All posts by Ben Noon

TEFL teacher and proud president of ChinaTEFLer.com.

Your TEFL Certificate for China 2025: The Essential Guide to Getting Hired

Ready to Teach English in China? Your TEFL Certificate is Your First Step! Dreaming of teaching English amidst China’s vibrant culture and futuristic cities? The landscape for foreign English teachers in China has evolved, emphasizing professionalism and qualifications more than ever before. In 2025, a TEFL certificate isn’t just a recommendation; it’s a non-negotiable requirement for securing a legal and rewarding teaching position. If you’re serious about teaching English in China, understanding and obtaining the right TEFL certification is your crucial first step. Let’s explore…

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Your 2025 China Adventure: Teaching, Traveling, and Thriving!

Hello, China! Your Summer 2025 Journey Awaits For those contemplating an adventure in China, whether as an English teacher or an explorer, Summer 2025 presents a dynamic and evolving landscape. This period offers unique experiences and significant potential for individuals who are well-informed and adaptable. While the environment has certainly transformed over recent years, China remains a vibrant destination. This report aims to provide a realistic yet optimistic overview of the current situation, covering the educational landscape, the foreign English teaching market, visa processes, alternative…

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Lesson Plans can now be made in seconds with AI

Are you tired of spending countless hours creating lesson plans that meet all of your students’ needs? Say goodbye to endless hours of preparation and hello to the new ChinaTefler Lesson Plan Generator. Our cutting-edge technology uses artificial intelligence to dynamically generate a lesson plan based on all the requirements that you request. This tool makes lesson planning simple and efficient, allowing you to focus on what really matters: teaching your students. With just a few clicks, you can have a complete and personalized lesson…

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Travelling back to China during coronavirus

This article is all about how to travel safely back to China during the Covid 19 pandemic. YChina presenter Raz recently filmed his experience of travelling back to China in the height of coronavirus travel restrictions. In it, he shared some startling costs and advice for how to get back to China during coronavirus as hassle free as possible. The 5 items he lists for being necessary in preparation for the flight back to China were: A negative Covid-19 test A fully completed health declaration…

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