A life Less Ordinary – By Chris Saunders
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by Guest
3y ago
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.”  – George R. R. Martin. My name is Chris Saunders, and I am an IELTS instructor at a private college in Guangzhou. Or at least I was before the Covid-19 nightmare unfolded. I still teach online, but we all know that isn’t real teaching. The only reason I got into ESL teaching was so I could travel, and now I can’t even go out! The irony. A Means to an End I want to start this piece with a confession; I never really wanted to be a teacher. I think that’s true of a lot of ESL professionals. I know ther ..read more
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What Is The Average Income In China?
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by Editorial Team
3y ago
When you are looking for a job, you want to make sure that you are going to be getting paid at a reasonable rate. If you are looking at teaching ESL in China, for instance, you’re going to want to make sure that you are getting proper monthly pay but also that you are meeting the more general average income in China, too. After all, if you know that you are getting less than the standard wage in China, you have to really love ESL. Here’s what you need to know about China’s average income. The Average Salary Amount is Increasing One of the interesting and encouraging details that you should kno ..read more
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How To Find The Best Chinese Translator?
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by Editorial Team
3y ago
You’ll find all sorts of options out there for an online Chinese translator, but not all of them are going to be right. From personal use to business use to travelling, your needs and preferences will be different enough that you are going to want to make sure that you know what the best translator is. What fits in one scenario will not fit in another. Below, you’ll find some help to sift through the options and when (as well as where to) they will be best for your needs within the country! 1: For Basic Text Translation One of the first and most common uses when people find themselves in China ..read more
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10 Things You Should Know Before Teaching English in China
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by Editorial Team
3y ago
If you’ve landed yourself a job to teach English China, congratulations! It’s a profitable and rewarding — in many ways — job that is going to be as fulfilling for you as it is for your students. However, before you actually teach China, there are some details that you are going to want to know to make it as seamless as possible. Here are some of the key facts that you’ll want to know before teaching in China for the very first time. 1. What are the Requirements? There are some requirements that you’ll want to have in place to make sure that you are qualified to teach in China. Knowing th ..read more
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Social Media in China: Top 9 Platforms in 2020
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by Editorial Team
3y ago
Social media does a lot of great things for the world, but it isn’t the same everywhere you go. Take social media in China, for instance. It doesn’t use your beloved platforms of Facebook, Instagrams, YouTube and others. It has its own self-created ecosystem of apps that all offers amazing features — but you won’t know of any of these Chinese social media platforms unless you’ve ever spent any amount of time in China. While social media in China is different, it’s important that you understand it so that you can work in time with the Chinese market. To keep current in 2020, here are the most i ..read more
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Alipay for Foreigners: A Simple Guide
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by Editorial Team
3y ago
If you’re in China, you’ll find that there is a lot of freedom when it comes to integrating finances with our smartphones. Are you a foreigner that is looking for a way to join in the fun? Alipay is a great option to consider as it uses a “Tour Pass” feature that will give foreigners a chance to use this widely used app in a lot of China, just like the locals do. If you’re looking to go cashless and enjoy convenience in the form of a smartphone app, here is everything you need to know about Alipay as a foreigner. What Can You Do With Alipay And Where? So, why is Alipay, particularly for f ..read more
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Gift Giving in Chinese Culture: Dos and Don’ts
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by Editorial Team
3y ago
Just like every other culture, there are some “rules” when it comes to gift giving in Chinese culture. If you are only getting used to it, it can be really challenging to figure these customs out on your own. This list will give you a general idea of some basic do’s and don’ts when getting used to Chinese culture gift giving. While you may not be expected to know everything like a true local, there are some very basic details to be aware of so that you can immerse yourself in this part of the culture as gracefully as possible. Do’s and Don’ts to Understand When Gift Giving in Chinese Culture B ..read more
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How to Improve Chinese? 6 Tips to Help Rocket Your Chinese!
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by Guest
3y ago
China has now become a popular destination for foreigners to develop their careers, and that is why so many people are now striving to master the Chinese language as it will allow them to integrate into the local society more easily. Moreover, knowing Chinese is absolutely a big advantage when it comes to job-hunting as Chinese employers believe that foreigners with a good knowledge of Chinese will be able to work more effectively with their Chinese colleagues. However, studying a language is a marathon rather than a sprint, and you are expected to go over the same learning ..read more
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Why Teach English Online? 7 Benefits that Will Blow Your Mind!
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by Editorial Team
3y ago
Gone are the days where you had to travel abroad to teach, now you can teach English online with the use of modern technology and proper training that is deliberately designed to be helpful for remote workers. If you are still wondering why teaching English online is a perfect career, read on to find out more. We’ve listed 7 major benefits for your feast. 1. You’re Your Own Boss When you are a remote worker, you are in charge of your life. This means that you are, essentially, your own boss. Other than making sure that you are online when you are scheduled to be (for your class session(s) to ..read more
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Chinese Apartments: Everything You Need to Know 2020
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by Alistair Baker-Brian
3y ago
If you lie awake at night wondering about what kind of Chinese apartment you may be able to find when you settle down in the Middle Kingdom, fear not and read on. Moving to China is not without its stresses and strains especially when it comes to logistics, but we are here to provide you some useful guide. In this article, we bring you a brief introduction to Chinese apartments. With everything from how to find an apartment, to what you can expect to find inside a typical property in China. Above all, we hope to help you feel a little less stressed when looking for accommodation in China. Wher ..read more
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