China And English

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 Federico Riva Budget and Salary Destinations Teaching English in China - the Salary and Budget Guide This guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in China? You'll also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when making the move to China. Table of Contents The Typical Salary for English Teachers in China Other benefits to Expect When Teaching English in China How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in China The Cost of Living in China Cost of Living in China: Food Cost of Living in China: Leisure Activities Cost of Living in China: Transportation Cost of Living in China: Travel in China and Beyond Sample Monthly Teacher Budget How Much You Can Save When Teaching...  [Read more]

Living and Teaching English in China - Habits, Customs & Curiosities China is without a doubt the largest market in the world for teaching English as a foreign language. With over 300 million English learners across the country, including children, adults and business professionals, the variety of EFL positions in China is truly astounding. Here we share a wide range of information that you might find useful before you get on the plane. As well as a guide to teaching in China, you will also find tips on learning the local language, suggestions of things to see and do during your stay and plenty of insight into the local culture and customs. Teaching English in China Guide SOURCE: www . opportunity-china . com/teaching-english-abroad-infographic/ Register now & get certified...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching English in South Korea and China - Alumni Report by Linda D. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF! What is your nationality? American and German Table of Contents What is your nationality? What city and state are you from? How old are you? What is your education level and background? Have you traveled abroad in the past? If so, where have you been? Where did you study? What made you interested in going to teach English abroad? What were some of your concerns before teaching abroad? Why did you decide to get TEFL certified and choose ITTT? Which TEFL certification course did you take? How did you like the course? How has your TEFL training helped you in your current teaching position? Which city and country did you decide to teach English...  [Read more]

Teaching English in China in 2023: Requirements, Job Market, and More 10/16/2022 Hi, welcome Linda here from ITTT. Thanks for joining today. Thanks for taking some time out of your day. I know it's a little bit later than usually, but that's because we have a guest today which I'm gonna announce and introduce in a short while. So thank you guys for being here. Yeah, this is what we're going to talk about today, teaching English in China, what you need to know for the next year. A lot of things have changed because of COVID, because of the pandemic, and all those things. So that's why we invited Dan from Teach English Global, and he's gonna tell us all about it today. So, yeah, thanks for being here, and as always, please don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss any of our...  [Read more]

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Principles of Teaching Business English and My Personal Experience in China What type of a TEFL teacher do I want to be? I have learned from Unit 19 Teaching Special Groups there are different types of classes. They are Teaching Beginners, Teaching Individual Students, Teaching Children, Business English / English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and Monolingual and the Multilingual Class. Many to choose from and I hope during my teaching career I will be exposed to all of them. But, if I had my choice I would pick Business. Table of Contents What is Business English? Who are your students? Designing a syllabus General evaluation Chinese experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: In...  [Read more]

Teach English in Hong Kong, China and Macau Date posted:2020-09-22 | Writer: Monkey Tree ELC | Email: [email protected] Discover, Teach and Inspire with Monkey Tree English Learning Center!Teaching opportunities available in Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Changsha, Huizhou, Dongguan and Guiyang.Monkey Tree ELC is looking for passionate and enthusiastic TEFL teachers to join the team. By incorporating play-based education into their tailor-made curriculum, their teaching philosophy is one of lots of fun, energy and positive reinforcement. You will be teaching children aged between 2.5 -12 years old, as well as a variety of classes ranging from beginner phonics through to spelling and grammar.Come and join our growing team in this stimulating and...  [Read more]

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 Ulysses Brown Destinations 5 Reasons Why I Went to Teach English in China China is a popular market for teaching English as a foreign language. That's why I also took the leap and moved to China to teach. Here are 5 of the main reasons why I went to teach English in China. Table of Contents 1. High market value language 2. Itchy feet 3. Work Experience 4. Heartbreak 5. A newfound vocational passion Are you ready to head to China to teach English? Related Articles: 1. High market value language I studied at a university with an enormous international student body. Many of these students became good friends of mine, Romanians in particular. Most of the people with whom I associated were friendly enough, and those that weren't found their way outside of my personal...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems for English Learners in China versus Zulu-Speaking Learners I have been fortunate enough to have taught English in South Africa to Zulu speaking learners and for the past six years to Chinese students. The ability to acquire the language differs greatly between the two. There are multiple reasons for this which I will briefly discuss. Table of Contents School timetable Family support The lack of English environment Extra-curricular activities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tania C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. School timetable The students in China have...  [Read more]

Can I teach in China without a TEFL? While teaching English in China traditionally requires a TEFL certification and a bachelor's degree, the criteria have seen frequent changes in recent years. To make sure you have the very latest requirements for your nationality, visit the Chinese Embassy website. Table of Contents What kind of visa do I need to teach English in China? What are the requirements to obtain a Z visa in China? What kind of visa do I need to teach English in China? To legally teach English in China, you must obtain a Z visa, which is the official work visa for the country. While the Z visa grants a 30-day stay initially, it is essential to subsequently secure a Temporary Residence Permit, which can last between 90 days and 5 years. What are the requirements to obtain a Z...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 May 2019 William Noble Destinations Teaching Ideas English Speaking and Writing Errors made by Chinese Primary Students I have been an online ESL teacher to Chinese students for over 13 years, mostly with primary students but also with secondary and adult students. I am also a father and have homeschooled my daughter over her primary years. Like many teachers, I've enjoyed teaching at this level of education as it lays the foundation in English. As it set the foundation, my teaching helped students to overcome common errors in production skills, speaking and writing. Teaching both my daughter and Chinese students at the primary level also helped me also to understand the different expectations between first language and second language students. Table of Contents Speaking...  [Read more]

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 Jon ITTT Destinations 6 Facts about Teaching English in China Teaching English in China is as popular as ever and is one of the best places to put your TEFL certificate to use. In 2014, 7.26 million students graduated with Bachelor's and Master's degrees and the numbers were expected to rise in 2015. There are over 30,000 organizations or companies offering private English classes, with the Chinese market having nearly doubled in size in the last five years and is now worth around $3.1 billion. Table of Contents Money in China is good for English teachers Head away from the famous cities to save money China is increasingly diverse in its metropolitan areas There is an excellent transport network The country is ideally situated for exploring the wider region Chinese...  [Read more]

TEFL Review For Online TEFL Course   Milosz is from Poland but is now teaching English in China. He just completed our ITTT TEFL/TESOL course and had a great experience with it. He found the material covered in the course very useful for his own classroom in China. He found the course to be very well structured, understandable and also a lot of fun. Moreover, he recommends this course to anyone who wants to live abroad and teach English to non-native speakers. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

TEFL Review For Online TEFL Course   Linda is currently in China and works as an English teacher there. She decided to take the 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL course to become a qualified teacher and enhance her English language opportunities. In this review video, she talks about unit 11 of the course. This unit covers the receptive skills involving listening and reading skills. It focuses on strategies to help students improving these abilities to better understand written and spoken English. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Popular TEFL destinations   Popular TEFL Destinations China Despite there being an estimated 100,000 plus foreign teachers currently working in China there is still a huge demand for English teachers and plenty of opportunities around the country. One of the great things about China is that there are positions available for both newly qualified teachers and those with experience. The more experienced and qualified you are the better salary and benefits you can expect to receive. Some of these benefits include accommodation and paid airfare. South Korea South Korea has been a popular draw for newly qualified TEFL teacher for some time and it is not hard to see why. Salaries are such that you can count on saving a significant portion of your income each month and schools offer...  [Read more]

Livinus   Livinus is from Cameroon and is teaching English in China. He recently took our 120-hour online certification course and enjoyed working through the 20 units. He enjoyed the flexibility the course gave him to complete the course. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Fri, 03 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Problems Do English Learners Face in China? In recent years, the most popular destination for EFL teachers all over the world has been China. China is the country welcoming many foreign teachers, native and non-native, and is probably the country with the most rapid development of the English teaching industry. Online teaching has become just as important as face to face teaching and has been a teacher for an online company for a long time, I have experienced a variety of students, levels, and groups. Therefore, in this essay, I will write about the most common problems Chinese students face and some ways of dealing with them. Table of Contents Pronunciation problems Grammar problems Problems outside/inside the classroom Are...  [Read more]

Can I teach in China without a TEFL? The requirements for teaching English in China have changed frequently in recent years. They are also frequently misunderstood and the situation has become even more complicated due to COVID-19. So let's dive into it. What kind of visa do I need to teach English in China? The main requirement for teaching in China is a valid Z-Visa in your passport. This is the only type of visa that allows you to work in the country legally. This means that those who want to teach English in China must meet the Z visa requirements. What are the requirements to obtain a Z visa in China? To obtain a Z visa you must meet certain requirements, which range from nationality and age to qualifications and a few other crucial details. It is critical to understand that many of...  [Read more]

TEFL Review For Online TEFL Course   Our TEFL/TESOL trainee Linda is teaching English in China and currently taking our 120-hour online course with tutor support and videos. She completed units 9 and 10 of the course and fill us in on the details. She enjoyed that the content of the two units go hand in hand and build up on each other making it easy to work through them. Unit 9 covers everything around lesson planning. Unit 10 offers insight into 2 teaching examples where trainees need to analyze which lesson was presented effectively and which one was not. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

TEFL Review For Online TEFL Course   Luis is from Spain and he recently completed our 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course with videos and tutor support. He took the course because he wants to live overseas and work as an English teacher in China. A TEFL and TESOL qualification also helps him to seek for better job positions with higher pay and good benefit packages. He is excited to apply for jobs and live abroad. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

How to Teach English in China as a Non-Native English Teacher 04/12/2021 hello everybody so lizzy is here and i'm super happy to welcome you to this uh itttt live session uh it's a bit unusual uh time to meet uh because my sessions are um usually on tuesdays and today is saturday anyway um i'm super happy that um you could make it and i could make it as well so today's session uh is going to be slightly different uh because we are going to um talk with my good old friend on the point of china and i know that many people are interested about this topic uh so stay tuned because just in just in a moment he will join me uh to talk about work in china and stuff like that and if you guys have any questions uh feel free to ask them via the comment section and as for the um as for the timing for...  [Read more]

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 Ramon Perez Destinations Alumni Experiences How to Get a Teaching Job in China as a Non-Native English Speaker The prospect of working in a foreign country can be an exciting experience for any person seeking a change a pace. Every country has a unique adventure to offer, and many times we ask ourselves, "Which is the right place for me?". Here, we are going to discuss on how to gain access to the bountiful opportunities China has to offer for English language educators. Despite some strict governmental policies China has in place, the English language labor market is open to native and non-native speakers. Before you can embark on your new and exciting journey to China, there are some steps we must follow before we are eligible to work there as a non-native...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Teaching Grammar Through Student-Centered Games | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of teaching grammar. Our TEFL graduate explains how to use a student-centered approach to explain grammar points. What are an English Teacher’s Responsibilities and Roles? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate overviews teacher's work and explains what responsibilities and roles they possess in the classroom. Problems for English Learners in China versus...  [Read more]

Teaching Off the Beaten Path: 10 Alternative TEFL Destinations   Do you want to teach English in another country but want to go somewhere unique and different? Perhaps you want to teach English abroad but you don't want to go to the typical favorites like China, South Korea, or Vietnam. In this week’s live event, we’ll venture a bit further and explore 10 of the best off-the-beaten-path teaching destinations! #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english...  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student Linda   Linda currently lives in China and is teaching English to young learners. She just completed unit 2 and shares her experience in this video review. The unit covers the parts of speech and is also the first grammar unit of the course. She enjoyed working through the unit and was able to pick up a lot of new material. She cannot wait to progress and use the new learned knowledge in her classroom in China. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Why Learning Grammar is Important? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on learning grammar. How Language Transfers Cultural Sensitivity | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on cultural sensitivity. Problems for Learners of English in Mandarin Speaking China | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares...  [Read more]

Home / Location / Beijing / Gallery Beijing / Gallery TEFL/TESOL Trainee in Beijing TEFL Gallery - TEFL/TESOL Trainee in Beijing Stephen completed our four-week in-class training course in Beijing, China, and had the time of his life. Within only four weeks, he became a confident and competent English language teacher who is ready to conquer the world. He learned all the necessary skills and techniques to succeed in language schools around China, Asia and the world. With this internationally recognized teaching qualification, he can now apply to EFL positions worldwide and has plenty of career opportunities - even back home. Congratulations Stephen! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student Dima   This is a video review form Dima who shares his view of our TEFL/TESOL courses. He is from the Ukraine and is planning to live abroad in China and teach English to young learners. He enjoyed the course and thought it was very well put together. He feels confident to lead his own classroom after taking the course and recommends this course to anyone interested in teaching English as a foreign language. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial - Daisy   Daisy is from China and is interested in teaching English to EFL learners. That's why she completed her 120-hour online TEFL course. She found it very useful and practical and she is sure that this qualification will advance her career opportunities by a lot. This is her TEFL review. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

TEFL Review For Online TEFL Course   Oksana is from the Ukraine but she is currently living in China. She is teaching English to young learners and adult students. She wanted to improve her teaching skills and decided to take our TEFL/TESOL course. She enjoyed the course a lot and found it to be well organized and informative. She is sure that this new qualification will help her advance in her teaching career. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

TEFL Review For Online TEFL Course   Linda currently lives in China and is teaching English to young learners. She decided to take our 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course to further her career prospects. She just started with the first unit of the course and shares a short video review. The course is well organized and separated into 20 individual units. The introductory unit outlines the course content and the ongoing support every graduate will receive upon completion of the course. She is excited to work through the units. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]