Teach English in China blog
Welcome to the Teach English in China blog!
Here you’ll find real stories, practical advice and opinion pieces about teaching English in China – all written by past or present teachers.
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So, make yourself a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy reading. You may even decide to teach in China!
Why is it hard to make Chinese friends?
Opinion
January 09, 2019 by Nicholas McKay
You always hear how friendly Chinese people are. Teachers who worked in China before me praised Chinese people for being so welcoming. While I’ve found this to be true, it doesn’t mean that making friends with Chinese people, and sp...
Teaching oral English to university students in China
Teaching strategies
December 12, 2018 by Kim Ooi
Ah, the lure of the TEFL industry. See the world, they said, experience a new culture, broaden your horizons! The EFL job ads literally scream at you, “Come and teach in our country!” So, after a robust interview process, you get ac...
Top reads of 2018
Reviews
December 11, 2018 by Mike Cairnduff
As the year comes to a close, I thought it would be timely to look back at the most popular Teach in China blogs this year. Some are fresh off the press in 2018, while others keep impressing readers year after year. From why Chinese people spit...
The benefits of teaching in China that no one tells you about
Personal stories
December 10, 2018 by Kim Ooi
You might already know about some of the main benefits of teaching in China, like airfare reimbursement and free accommodation at some schools. But let me fill you in on some of the benefits of teaching in China that I really wasn’t expecti...
How to teach English in China in 6 easy steps
Advice
November 05, 2018 by Mike Cairnduff
If you want to teach English in China but don’t know where to start, this blog is for you. As simply as I can, I’ll explain how to teach English in China in six easy steps. By the end, you’ll know exactly what’s required...
The 7 secret methods of a highly successful teacher in China
Teaching strategies
October 29, 2018 by Kim Ooi
Any teacher who’s passionate about their profession wants the best for their students. If there were some secret methods or techniques that we could use to engage our students, we’d be keen to know what those were. Right? Although I...
Having diarrhea in China (and how you can beat it)
Daily life
October 24, 2018 by Nicholas McKay
Having diarrhea in China is probably the most unusual thing I’ve written about. Before you navigate away from the page, however, let me tell you that this blog may actually help you (and only partly gross you out). By the end, you’l...
Meet the Canadian who taught English in Asia for 15 years!
Interview
October 23, 2018 by Mike Cairnduff
Imagine teaching English in Asia for 15 years. Well, that’s exactly what Canadian Ken Mossman did. He taught in the Philippines, Korea as well as China where he spent eight of these years. Armed with loads of knowledge and experience,...
Online teaching vs classroom teaching – which one is better?
Opinion
October 19, 2018 by Kim Ooi
For my entire teaching career so far, I've been a classroom-based teacher. However, recently I’ve started tutoring a student online and thought it would be a good idea to compare the two. So which one is better, online teaching or cl...
What to do in Chengdu if you’ve only got a few days
Places
September 29, 2018 by Mike Cairnduff
I recently spent four days in Chengdu. I absolutely loved it! Most people who come to this part of China visit the panda research centre. But there are plenty of other cool things to do in and around Chengdu. So here’s my list of what to...
