Into the unknown: A crash course in online teaching
We're going to have to move online. We had heard the rumours and feared the worst, but many of us had hoped it would all blow over – that...
6 tips for teaching Chinese students online
Interest in online teaching has skyrocketed over the past few weeks as a result of social isolation measures around the world. It's no...
How to write a killer lesson plan - GANAG
Let me share my secrets on how to write a killer lesson plan that works every time - GANAG. Those of us, who are new teachers, don’t...
5 basic & fun games to engage your Chinese students
1. Badminton game This game is good for reviewing target vocabulary (words or communicative expressions). Set a "court" in the...
6 reasons why it's better to teach in China than in South Korea
You’ve decided to teach overseas but can’t pick between China and South Korea. To help make the choice easy for you, here are six...
9 mistakes you don't want to make as an ESL teacher in China
Teaching English in China? Here are the nine biggest mistakes you don’t want to make – before you leave for China and while you’re there. ...
The benefits of teaching in China that no one tells you about
You might already know about some of the main benefits of teaching in China, like airfare reimbursement and free accommodation at some...
15 most common English mistakes made by Chinese students
Foreign language mistakes can be caused by many things. But many of these mistakes are characteristic of a given nationality, or rather...
The 4 Reasons You Should Work in China
It’s a fascinating phenomenon, people moving to China to seek employment. As China’s economic power grows, it’s become a popular place...
What I thought about China vs. reality
As far as this topic is concerned, I am not alone. I can boldly say that 90% of the expats reading this have something to say about this...
