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Hong Kong or Guangdong January 31 1
EF Tangshan, Hebei Province January 17 14
Do we book our flights before our visa application??? January 04 2
Advice for newbies (Z visa, contract, salary, visa process..) December 15, 2011 8
Anyone worked in Shanghai December 12, 2011 3
How do you find a public school job? November 04, 2011 2
Jiamusi October 19, 2011 3
I-to-I internships October 15, 2011 2
Tattoos and piercings in China... October 11, 2011 16
Hangzhou with EF (English First) September 29, 2011 2
Chengdu? September 27, 2011 1
Chengdu? September 27, 2011 1
CV Format? September 27, 2011 4
Going Solo September 23, 2011 9
recruiting , or agency for non-native english speaker TEFL teacher? September 20, 2011 1
Where in China are you? September 14, 2011 34
Flights UK to China. September 14, 2011 17
Seeking advice on TEFL in China August 25, 2011 2
Guiding in China?! August 18, 2011 6
Chinese Law August 17, 2011 6
Want To TEFL Abroad? Read This! August 14, 2011 8
Newbie to China August 14, 2011 5
This Chalkboard August 03, 2011 7
Teaching is serious July 29, 2011 9
Blackberry July 22, 2011 5
I don't speak Chinese? July 12, 2011 5
INTERESTED! July 10, 2011 3
Foundation Degree's July 05, 2011 3
Shenzhen, Guangdong Province June 21, 2011 1
Hainan / Taiwan June 16, 2011 1
Jabs June 16, 2011 14
Mobile Phones in China June 16, 2011 23
iPhone in China (apps you can't do without) June 16, 2011 3
Physical Exam June 16, 2011 10
The Essential TEFL Book June 15, 2011 2
ESL Teachers Board May 31, 2011 5
Will it be rather simple for me to get a job after I finish the course? May 25, 2011 2
Do they only hire European looking teachers? May 22, 2011 4
Yuming Education May 17, 2011 27
Chinese Dentists April 15, 2011 1
Has anyone been on i-to-i China 13.5 Month Placement April 10, 2011 2
Leaving for China with no degree April 10, 2011 50
How safe is it? April 06, 2011 12
TEFL BEGINNER, NEED ADVICE ON TEACHING IN CHINA April 01, 2011 14
Advice please?! March 30, 2011 7
Teacheres needed ASAP March 30, 2011 8
Games consoles in China March 26, 2011 12
Waxing Salons March 24, 2011 4
Driving in China March 15, 2011 5
HRT March 08, 2011 1
Find an Apartment in China ahead of time February 28, 2011 7
Teachers needed ASAP February 22, 2011 1
Unblock Facebook in China February 22, 2011 13
Hair Products February 19, 2011 6
Anyone from Ireland in china or planning on going there? February 19, 2011 1
Any New/Current Members Want to be Friends on Here Before Going Abroad? February 18, 2011 8
Is Medication Easy To Get? February 17, 2011 3
Good Luck! January 28, 2011 2
Visa Problems January 27, 2011 7
Protect Your Identity Whilst Abroad January 14, 2011 1
And So It Begins... January 14, 2011 1
SOS From Beijing :-) January 11, 2011 3
British Council Language Assistant January 10, 2011 3
Albums that WILL be on your mp3 player January 10, 2011 6
One way Vs Return flight January 06, 2011 5
Visa's January 03, 2011 4
Hostels in Beijing December 31, 2010 3
Purchases December 28, 2010 3
Gallop International in Xi'an? December 18, 2010 1
Sending Goods Home December 13, 2010 3
JOB OFFER! December 08, 2010 1
Banking in China December 06, 2010 4
TEFL classroom course September 19, 2010 3
Visa Questions. September 14, 2010 22
Advice on where to go in China??!! July 27, 2010 10
Is anyone teaching in the South/Coast? July 27, 2010 4
Where to teach in China? July 27, 2010 2
Cheap calls U.K to China. Get your family to call you for 3p a minute!! May 27, 2010 1
Travel insurance May 11, 2010 3
Photographs for applications. March 09, 2010 4
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Greetings from Beijing!

Scorpions…starfish…seahorse…just a few of the many snacks our interns are currently nibbling on as they kick start their time in China. (They are optional- we promise!) Take a spot of Karaoke, some dancing -throw in some great food, a whole range of people, a Chinese calligraphy lesson  and you’ve got yourself a red hot orientation! Whether you missed the boat, plan to go on the August internship or are simply a little curious about this...
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Day 3: Do you speak English?

I was feeling a little off this morning. One issue I am struggling with here in China is the language barrier. I needed to go buy more bottled water and was thinking about my inability to interact with the staff at the market right by my apartment. They don’t speak any English, and I don’t speak Mandarin. They recognize me now as I have gone in the last 2 days and are starting to become...
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China's Cultural Quirks

As China continues to modernize and develop, becoming more and more like the Western world, its people still continue to hold onto some of their cultural quirks that have always been, and hopefully will always be, theirs. As James and I have been exploring this city, we've picked up on a few unique things that occur here that just wouldn't at home, little things which make this such a new and wonderful experience! Walking their...
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Day 2: Your not in Kansas anymore, or should I say Canada...

This morning I was very proud of myself. I decided to go exploring by myself and follow the path that I took yesterday. Yesterday, I was feeling very lost. I was more focused on avoiding being hit by traffic and people watching then paying attention to where we were going. I managed to find Lion Head Food Street, the 2 banks we visited, the foreign products store and lastly, the market close to the apartment...
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My First Day in China:)

Part 1: My first impression of China, as we touched down in Shanghai after an incredibly long flight (14 ½ hours) was: Why is there so many trees and so much grass? I was expecting to see a sea of shiny towering buildings. After clearing customs and picking up my baggage, I met one of the teachers (Anthony) from my new school that was there to escort me to Nanjing. I was very glad I...
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Our Great Wall of China Adventure! - i-to-i Teach in China Internship

http://www.onlinetefl.com/teaching-internships/china/?source=youtubechannel Rozel and some other Teach in China interns decided to find their own way to Sima...

Added December 05, 2011 by i-to-i

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The Three TEFLteers!

We shut these three TEFL and China 'experts' in a room and made them play a game for your amusement! Pete from TTC, James Jenkin and Katie Baxter...come on d...

Added November 23, 2011 by i-to-i

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Derek at Zhuhai City Polytechnic College

Student produced video for the Beijing Student Film Festival. My first teaching experience in China.

Added June 29, 2011 by derektrips

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Experience China with the Teach in China Internship!

http://www.onlinetefl.com/teaching-internships/china/ You can start teaching English in China with i-to-i's Teach in China internship. The perfect way to exp...

Added May 10, 2011 by i-to-i

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BBQ@Lavender Garden 香薰園

North District Social Club BBQ at Lavender Garden on the 3rd of April 2011. BBQ Site: Lavender Garden http://www.lavendergarden.com.hk Music: Chester See - Why Won't You Smile: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfvdvo0ArW8 North District Social Club: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=112137475490697

Added April 16, 2011 by dean

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Chinese New Year - Night Market

North District Social Club trip for Chinese New Year to the Night Market in Sheung Shui. Hong Kong.

Added February 16, 2011 by dean

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Four Really Good Reasons to Get off Your Bum and TEFL

If you’re reading this, there must be a little bit of you that thinks it’s the right time to do something a bit more interesting with your life. We know how tricky it can be to take the plunge, so we’ve come up with these four very good reasons to get off your bum and get yourself a TEFL job abroad.

Category TEFL
Date 30 Jun 2010

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7 Things You Won't Learn on Your TEFL Course

TEFL courses are a great ‘nest’ for you to grow in, but as with anything it’s when you build up the guts to get the heck out of the nest when you will truly start learning! But the question is, will you fly in the classroom or will you die an awkward death to the delight of your students? Here are a few tips to trick death and at least make it to land with only a few cuts and grazes….

Category TEFL
Date 16 Jun 2010

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Don’t Forget the Chocolate: Essential Items to Preserve Your Sanity While Teaching Abroad

So, it’s the day/week/month before you head abroad to teach… you’ve either got all your worldly goods strewn all over your bed, or a very neat list of things to take with you. Either way, to preserve your sanity while trying to teach abroad, make sure you find space to cram the following things into your suitcase:

Category TEFL
Date 09 Jun 2010

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Take Your Degree Abroad

Forget waiting around at home for a job to land in your lap - get out there and see the world!

Category TEFL Advice
Date 19 May 2010

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Am I Cut out for the World of TEFL?

So you’re dreaming of a fresh new life abroad as a TEFL teacher – one filled with exciting new experiences, new friends and weekends sipping cold beers on the beach. But stop! Before you get too ahead of yourself, let’s check that you’re cut out for the world of TEFL. Here’s what you’ll need to be:

Category TEFL
Date 14 May 2010

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7 Reasons to Teach Abroad Before You Die

Forget finding true love, climbing Everest and/or saving the world – here’s why teaching English abroad should be number one on your bucket list!

Category TEFL
Date 07 May 2010

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It’s got the best food, the best TEFL job opportunities AND the best bears (pandas!) As the world’s most populous country with a booming economy, China’s demand for English teachers is massive, so fluent English speakers with a recognised TEFL qualification are like gold-dust!

Are you teaching in China, or thinking about heading out there to teach? Tell us all about it here!

You can check out TEFL jobs in China with i-to-i here: http://www.onlinetefl.com/teaching-internships/china/ and here: http://www.onlinetefl.com/tefl-jobs-abroad/tefl-china.html

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