a. Drifting on Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River Shaanxi Loess Plateau is the largest loess distribution area. Spreading over 540,000 square kilometers, the plateau is west to Qilian Mountains,..
It’s a long time since I’ve eaten at one of the Noodle Stalls of Spring Garden Lane, on Hong Kong Island, but the experience is one I will treasure all my life. The street food stalls are what..
I have traveled and lived in a number of countries. I have studied a number of languages and language, in general, as a linguistics major, in college. So, I have a good understanding of language, in..
If you accept a low salary like 4000 Yuan...you only have yourself to blame There are plenty of jobs out there paying 10,000-13,000 Yuan. You may need slightly higher qualifications than a white face..
I rather feel that one's credentials are not as desirable as one's gullibility and exploit-ability. It seems less important how good a teacher one is as it is how much money or face you can gain for..
What are the Chinese New Year activities for celebrating this most important festival in the Chinese calendar? Let's start at the beginning... In China, Chinese New Year is called the Spring..
Old question but I would like some info. I am in the UK but travelling to Thailand for a month before moving to China to teach in March I don't think my docs will be completed before I leave so the Z..
Hi Charles If you want to come to China, you better decide and check well the information the schools give you. I wouldn't say its a bad idea to come to China, Except that we try to expect western..
If you are on a tour to China and decide to stop at Yunnan province, then you are guaranteed a wonderful time spending it with Chinese minority groups. Yunnan is a beautiful province which is proud..
I'm a fat man looking for fatman clothing in China. I know that this type of clothing is often available in larger cities (you know, where the stuff is made to be sold abroad) but where I live..
Ginger is an excellent remedy for coughs and colds. Extracted juice of ginger with honey should be taken three or four times a day in case of coughs. In case of colds, ginger should be cut into small..
Electric fan once was an essential heatstroke prevention item in summer for many families. Though the number of families that use electric fans has somewhat decreased due to the popularity of the air..
This recruiter uses names such as: ELLEN YU, CHEN MAC, CHEN MAO, TAO, MARK JOHN AKPAN.This recruiter will send you an email saying that the teaching job in beijing will only be secured upon the..
Well let me tell you the Peg is bloody cold, but I plan to in Harbin, so at least I can handle it. How long did it take to get your Z Visa in Calgary? Is it possible to get it done in a day? What are..
So I've been accepted by a few different programs some of which have a variety of options for where to teach. My hesitation is the year commitment in a city I've never visited (travelled Europe..
China boasts of twenty four cultural and five natural relics inscribed on the World Heritage List. Apart from this record, there are still fifty eight relics on the tentative list of the UNESCO World..
Good day Pals,I'm looking at a contract for Topline Language Centre in Guangzhou,Guangdong province. Has anyone taught there or know about it? Having trouble finding info. Any good hints will be..
Many people feel that Chinese, as a language, is tough to learn. This is because the spoken language is easier to gather than the written version. What is important in most of the languages is to..
When I was teaching literature and writing courses at a private liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, members of the faculty were asked to prepare a statement justifying the existence of..
When I was in China I was impressed with how enthusiastic young people seem to be to learn English...On the list of academic priorities, where would Chinese students place learning how to speak and..
If the dragon is your Chinese year sign or the chinese sign of your child, you'll be glad to know that dragons are often good humoured and excellent company. They tend to see the larger picture and..
I agree to your point to a certain extent but as i have never really dated a Chinese girl but i have talked to many but thats as far as it went. My other bad experiences with asian women is when i..
Hello Grace, I saw your post and thought I would give you some ideas. I worked at this school years ago but I got the impression that it stays pretty consistant in it's attitude. It's generally a..
In Response To: Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer at a Chinese School (Gregory Mavrides, PhD - middlekingdomlife.com) very good suggestions to potential applicants who want work abroad...
I heard they are very cheap there. I have a digital camera which uses 2 AA batteries. I was thinking about taking my rechargeable batteries and charger to china... but that would mean buying a power..
Folks, I'm an older gentleman with no axe to grind with anyone. I can assure you Xiangnan University does not honor its contracts. It didn't with me. Mr. Hogg, If Xiangnan and your friend "Bob"..
The Chinese dragon has not only woken up but is also moving aggressively to dominate the world business economy. With its annual GDP growth exceeding 9%, China has suddenly become the business..
It is a question you should perhaps better ask in on the Teacher Discussion and/or the School and Recruiter Review Board on this site. The chance to get a helpful reply there is higher there.
TEFL How to Get to China by Clair Lasater, Ph. D. Step 1. Get a passport. A passport from your government allows you to travel abroad. Without one a person cannot cross international borders...
I wonder . . .I have developed an ESL program called "Footballogy (tm): An English Language Learner's Guide to American Football." The book product is expected to roll out at the Beijing..
Useful, but when entering a large shopping centre, good hotel or big restuarant I thought I heard Méi guan xi which you say means –Doesn’t matter. I was told it is a form of welcome..
Sorry, there are government proved ageny in China. The following are the recruiters approved by SAFEA, which can find them on the SAFEA's website. And SAFEA mean State Administration of Foreign..
Hi Michelle. I agree with many points you made. Yours was a good post. All of of us who come to Asia , or anywhere to teach should be responsible and give of ourselves. What we shouldn't forget..
Hi there£¡Met Owen in mid-November£»and while working with him seems to have worked out for some£¬the other cases give a clear message¡£ Even if his reputation wasn¡®t as bad as it is£¬..
Yeah, a couple of my friends use to teach there. They seemed to like it well enough, however the one complaint was that they were quite literally on call. That is, they would get a call the morning..
I had a demo class at a private school in Harbin on 2th. January 2005. Next day, I was supposed to sign a contract with them. Instead of that, I was told that they can`t do anything for me, because..
Teaching English to seniors in China is an adventure in many ways: you're in a new country surrounded by a new language, customs and students who aren't in grade school. When seniors in China want to..
The Chinese territory is rich in its cultural traditions that follow a set of customs and ethnicity. As you jaunt to this wonderful place you are bound to get attracted to the customs and Traditions..
