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What To Do When Teaching English in China Stops Being Fun

It often happens after one year. For some ESL teachers in China, it may even occur after six months. No matter how excited you are about teaching, it is inevitable. Eventually, you …

August 14, 2008 | 1 Comment | Read More

The Day I Did Not Shave in China

I only remember being really embarrassed once during my early days teaching English in China. I had just returned from a month long trip to Thailand, India, Nepal, and Laos. …

August 11, 2008 | 1 Comment | Read More

Bargaining in China to Avoid the Foreign Discount

During my early days in China, I often fell victim to what other ex-pats in China have called the “foreigner discount.” Whether buying fruit, pens, taxi rides, or dogs from …

August 8, 2008 | 3 Comments | Read More

Special Update on China Visas for ESL Teachers

*** A Special Update from Robert Vance about Visas for ESL Teachers in China on TeachAbroadChina.com. Please click here for MORE information and discussion about work visas in China.

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August 1, 2008 | Leave comment | Read More

10 Things NOT to Do on Your Travels in China

Some of the items on this list may seem a little crazy. While I am trying to have some fun, I have observed foreigners doing most if not all of …

July 24, 2008 | 1 Comment | Read More

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