In a foreign country where your Mandarin might still be a bit wobbly, there are some things you need to watch out for. This blog post is not aimed to worry you but to give you some friendly advice that might come in handy. There are a few popular scams that happen typically around tourist areas, particularly Beijing that happen day in day out. If you’re soon to move to China and want to prepare yourself for potential scams then read on. ‘Tea scam’: Typically…

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…

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…