From love to death – The meanings of numbers in China
Do you know why the Wifi password of many Chinese cafes is 88888888? Do you know why
November 2021
September 2021
Misconceptions about TEFL
Deciding to move abroad to teach English comes with a myriad of unknowns. This lack of information coupled with
My Best Group of Students
If you have ever thought about teaching in China, you might have mixed feelings about the whole experience. Afterall,
Bill: My China Story
China has been developing really fast over the past 30 years. If you traveled to China 30 years ago
August 2021
Teaching Phonics – Useful Games and Activities
Phonics is one of the fundamental building blocks of the English language. It is an incredibly important tool for
Ultimate ESL Teacher Resource List
Being a teacher is not easy by any means. From lesson planning to class execution, and reflecting to make
Cultural Differences between China and the West
Living in China as an expat for as long as I have, there are many peculiar things that I
Your Ticket to the Open Road: Getting Your Chinese Driver’s License
China has many beautiful remote places that are not yet well-connected by public transport. The only problem is that
July 2021
How to Maximize Your Student Talk Time (STT)
One of the most frequent questions I get from new teachers is “What can I do to get my
What Can You Expect as an Expat Living in China
When moving to a new country, everyone at one point will experience some form of “culture shock”, and China