Learning English For China

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]

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]

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]

Teach English Online to Students Across East Asia! Date posted:2020-04-19 | Writer: Teach Online Global | Email: [email protected] Teach Online Global works with leading online education schools in China who create connections between English Learner (children, young adults, adults) in China and the world by providing a global learning experience, and we have immediate opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. We believe that integrating technology and education will revolutionize language learning. Thus we work with forward-thinking English Language Schools in China whose mission is to foster students to learn the English language as a tool, not as a goal, and to become individuals with creative and critical thinking skills.  We aim to empower our students by...  [Read more]

Thu, 23 May 2019 Mark Crocker Destinations Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How To Apply TEFL Course knowledge During Your First Lesson In China Teaching in a foreign country is a dream for many people who are passionate about education. However, it can be confusing and scary thinking about teaching in a country with a culture and language that you are not familiar with. However, as long as you are a qualified, professional and patient teacher, you should have nothing to worry about. Teaching in a country like China might seem like a big challenge at first, however, there are many techniques and teaching methods that a professional teacher can apply during the lesson to ensure a successful outcome. So, the question is: How can a teacher apply what they have learned during a TEFL...  [Read more]

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations 5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in China When deciding to go abroad and teach English, one of the first questions that follows is often: Where in the world should I teach? A quick Internet search reveals that China is among the most popular destinations for teaching English abroad. Table of Contents Over 300 Million English Learners Opportunities in all Corners of the Country Attractive Salaries and Benefits Mandarin is the Most Widely Spoken Native Language Vibrant Culture and Picturesque Scenery Listen to the blog post Are you ready to teach English in China? Here are 5 reasons why you should teach English in China. Over 300 Million English Learners With a population of more than 1.2 billion, it comes as no surprise that China...  [Read more]

Older Posts The Top Reasons To Complete a TEFL Course Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In this article, an ITTT TEFL course graduate shares his thoughts on why one should take a TEFL course and move abroad to teach English! Why Complete a TEFL Course? - A TEFL Graduate Explains Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In this article an ITTT TEFL course graduate explains why one should take a TEFL course and offers helpful explanations to those you are unsure. 10 Tips to Help You Enjoy Your TEFL Course Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Taking a TEFL course doesn't have to be a boring undertaking! Here are 10 tips to help you enjoy your TEFL course. 5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Classroom Management Skills Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The...  [Read more]

Institute Global TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Institute Global TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts C.M. - France said: Pronunciation problems in ChinaPeople usually think speaking and understanding are as natural as breathing. They just take the ability of speaking for granted. But they often forget that the ability of speaking English embodies the correctness of pronunciation and intonation. Actually in china adult English learners are facing a real challenge. This article is about the common pronunciation difficulties of adult learner and some factors influencing...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories How to Control Effectively: Key Suggestions for Perfect Classroom Management Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on classroom management. My Unexpected Discovery in TEFL Teaching Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their own experience of TEFL teaching. One More View on Consistent Lesson Planning Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their opinion on lesson planning. Top Reasons Why Rules of Pronunciation are Extremely Important for Teachers Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate answers the...  [Read more]

Teach English in China - Immediate Hire Date posted:2024-03-24 | Writer: EF English First | Email: [email protected] Hiring Immediately for 2024! Full Support & Free Flight ProvidedWant something different? Explore Teaching Opportunities in China in 2024! No prior experience required! Enjoy comprehensive support and complimentary flights! Teach in China! No Experience Needed! Full Support & Free Flights! Join EF English First to teach in China! Where you can earn money, travel across Asia in your free time while developing yourself personally and professionally through the support of EF’s global network and training. In EF, we offer a plethora of career paths to choose from, providing ample opportunities for growth and advancement.  What will you get? Competitive...  [Read more]

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas The Most Common Problems Students in China Face When Learning English Learning a foreign language in any part of the world is a demanding task which requires dedication and long-term commitment. It, however, can be particularly difficult for Chinese students. From a completely different alphabet to the lack of professional foreign expert training due to a high demand, Chinese students face a number of problems in learning the English language. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post Few Opportunities to Practice Speaking Skills Different Intonation Compared to Chinese Inexperienced Teachers in the Classroom Pronunciation Needs to Be Drilled Are you interested in teaching English in China? Related Articles: Check out what our course...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Help Chinese Native Speaking Students in Their ESL Practice China is one of the leading countries in the world that has been in the search and quest to learn the English language. In recent years the demand to learn English has been on a rise. Every school tries to have a teacher who can teach the language to the learners. However, in this process of learning, many learners encounter a series of problems which make the language learning process not an easy task both for teachers and students. However, we are going to be looking at very common problems students learning English as a foreign language face in China. Table of Contents First Language Lack of Interest Pronunciation Difficulties Ways to Solve The Abovementioned...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Do Chinese ESL Students Have So Many Troubles When They Learn English? With English being one of the most widely used languages in the world, many individuals are learning English in China. The learners include children, businessmen, etc. Although the learners have their own reasons for studying English, there are three main problems that the Chinese learners face while trying to learn English. Table of Contents Drilling vs. Understanding Exams vs. Communication Selfishness vs. Open-mindedness ESL students all over the world need professional teachers! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ning G. Drilling vs. Understanding The first issue is that learners pay...  [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]

Wanderlust China Au Pair in China Program in Association with ITTT Wanderlust China’s Au Pair in China Program provides students and young professionals with opportunities that integrate travel, education, Mandarin language learning, childcare, and English tutoring. This program is a great opportunity for overseas young adults to experience China and the Chinese culture by staying with a host family as well. If you sign up for the program in association with ITTT for your 120-hour TEFL course, your TEFL course fee will be refunded on successful completion of your full contract. Program details Locations: Host families are primarily located in Shanghai, with additional host families in other major cities, including: Beijing, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and so on Program time span: ITTT...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories EFL Recruiters vs. Independent Job Hunting - The Pros and Cons Anastasiia Ovchinnikova Visa and Legal Budget and Salary Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In the post-epidemic time, qualified TEFL teachers grow in real demand in China again. If you consider this TEFL destination, we suggest you read carefully the article written by our ITTT TEFL expert who shares their important experience of job hunting in this country. Teaching English in China: Small or Big City? Anastasiia Ovchinnikova Visa and Legal Budget and Salary Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you considering China as a TEFL destination? Read our TEFL expert's story to find out where to go - a small town or big city - to enjoy your stay in this beautiful...  [Read more]

Opportunities Teaching TEFL in Luoyang, China Date posted:2009-08-18 | Writer: Luoyang Aston English | Email: [email protected] Aston are always looking for quality, energetic TEFL teachers to join our team teaching English in China. We recruit English teachers from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. These ESL teachers work as a team with our Chinese teachers in the classroom. So, knowledge of the Chinese language is by no means necessary, but interest in learning it is always welcome! Living and working in China, along with the free Chinese lessons offered by our qualified and experienced teachers provides a great advantage to teachers looking to continue their own education. It’s also very easy to find language exchange partners where you can teach...  [Read more]

Vacancies Teaching English in China Date posted:2019-01-30 | Writer: Meten English | Email: [email protected] Meten English, also known as Meten Education Group has opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. We were founded in 2006 and are the leading language training institute for adult students learning English, with domestic headquarters in Beijing and Shenzhen as well as 24 other major cities in China and offices in New York and Los Angeles. We provide various programs including Meten general English, Meten Standardized Test Preparations, Meten Overseas Services, Meten Preparatory Academy (G7 – 12) and Meten VIP Online. With over 100 learning centers in 26 cities across China, Meten now staffs a team of over 3000 professionals in ESL teaching, education research and development,...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs in China One third of the Worlds’ population lives in China. Combine this with a booming export economy and a rapidly growing service sector, and you construct a massive TEFL jobs market. With TEFL jobs in all Chinese cities and towns, you should have no problem in finding a position in a location of your choice. Beijing, Shanghai and all larger cities, which sometimes feel like countries, have massive jobs markets. Such has been the increase in demand that pay and conditions in China have improved dramatically over the years. You can do very well here as a TEFL teacher. English schools are to be found almost everywhere, with the more industrious East of the country having the highest proportion of TEFL jobs in China. All native English speakers can easily find TEFL jobs in...  [Read more]

Regular Openings For EFL Teachers in China Date posted:2012-03-29 | Writer: STL Hong Kong | Email: [email protected] We are in need of TEFL qualified native English speakers to teach students from kindergarten to primary school age in China and Hong Kong. This is a great opportunity for you to get experience working abroad and travel around China. We offer a one year contract for 20-30 hours per week of duty, including office and lesson preparation work. Benefits include a starting salary of above RMB6000-8000 (after tax) for degree holders, and for non-degree holders below RMB6000-8000 (after tax), together with a free apartment, insurance benefits and reimbursement of airfare. For more information, and to apply, contact us at the e-mail address given on the job heading,...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Native Language Experience in Second Language Acquisition A language is a tool for people to communicate, so there must be some connections among different languages, include similarities and differences. If we can use their similarities properly and pay attention to differences, different languages can be interlinked. Therefore, the first language not only has a positive impact but also hurts second language acquisition. We call these effects 'language transfer'. There are two kinds of language transfer, positive transfer, and negative transfer. Table of Contents Benefits and Drawbacks Research in the Field Anticipated Problems Results Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Issues in English for Learners from China There are many behaviors and simple acts of conduct that may or may not be considered appropriate in any given circumstance or country. There are multiple examples for specific regions of this world. In this assessment, I would like to focus on China. Mandarin is the main language, within which there are multiple dialects. In a way, I can see a similarity between the English language and that of China. Taking the major English speaking countries of the world, that's including the United Kingdom, United States, or any other speaker of English in the first language including Australia. Every country has words that if not in slang, are spelled, worded or pronounced differently. This leads me...  [Read more]

Positions in China For TEFL Qualified Teachers Date posted:2019-10-20 | Writer: ClickChina | Email: [email protected] Our goal at ClickChina is to help you find the perfect EFL teaching job in China. Our services are free of charge to teachers. Mass recruitment of English teachers is required in Wuhan, Hubei province of China, particularly English teachers for 3-12 years old students. Teaching fun with kindergarten kids, starts as soon as your work visa issued. We require teachers all year around. JOB DETAILS: ● Provide teaching, training and research activities. ● Communicate with parents about the student study situation, do home school interaction. ● Be responsible for the results of students learning, to solve the difficulties in learning English and provide...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers The Principles of Designing a Syllabus Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to create a perfect syllabus for your ESL class? Our TEFL graduate shares their strategies. How can Game-Based Learning be Helpful to EFL Students? Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Games are great in terms of teaching and learning a second language. Our TEFL graduate considers a game-based approach in this article. The Importance of Reading in Language Acquisition Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading is a great skill that helps to influence other language abilities too. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the point. Shaping Success in the ESL Classroom Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What influences success in...  [Read more]

TEFL Job Teaching Young Learners in China Date posted:2015-07-30 | Writer: Best Learning – Shenyang | Email: [email protected] Best Learning - Shenyang (BLS) is a high-end English training-center in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. Our school is a franchise of Best Learning--our school shares the name, but differs greatly from our namesake! We are a team of committed teachers who work, play, and do things differently from other English schools in China. This TEFL job is not a typical "work in China" experience--when you come to BLS you become a top-notch EFL teacher, can save money, can travel the world, can grow as an individual, and can become part of a family that will yield life-long friendships. BLS teaches English through a PK-Grade 6 program. Our classes are based on the...  [Read more]

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Are The Main Problems For English Learners in China? There are many behaviors and simple acts of conduct that may or may not be considered appropriate in any given circumstance or country. There are multiple examples for specific regions of this world. In this assessment, I would like to focus on China. Mandarin is the main language, within which there are multiple dialects. In a way, I can see a similarity between the English language and that of China. Taking the major English speaking countries of the world, that's including the United Kingdom, United States, or any other speaker of English in the first language including Australia. Every country has words that if not in slang, are spelled, worded, or pronounced...  [Read more]

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Problems for Young English Learners in Public Schools in China Since the opening of China to the Western world, Chinese society and economic prowess have both continued to grow at exponential rates. This has led to its status as a rising power, culturally and economically, and an international power increasingly interconnected with many parts of the globe. As Chinese educational infrastructure tries to match pace with the rapidity of the country's progress, one educational mandate that has persisted in importance over time has been that of English learning for all young learners across the country. The government sees English proficiency as a matter of national economic competitiveness, in fact requiring that English is taught as...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English as a Global Language In all, English has official or special status in at least 75 countries (with a combined population of two billion people). It is estimated that one out of four people worldwide speaks English with some degree of competence. Table of Contents My Asian Experience Status of English in China ESL Industry English and International Business Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Karen B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My Asian Experience Having lived in Asia for over 19 years, I have seen changes in the perception of English as a global language....  [Read more]

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Drastic Problems of Chinese Learners in English Language has always played an important role in communication between people. Today, in the globalization, the importance of mastering a foreign language has become increasingly prominent. English is the most widely used language in the world. Table of Contents English Status in China Reasons for Low Results in English Economical Challenges Differences in Two Languages Cultural Background Lack of Proper Study Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Xiao W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. English Status in China In the 21st...  [Read more]

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Common Issues for Chinese Learners of English Over the decades, the English language has reached the status of a global language and is commonly known as the lingua franca around the world. It has become one of the most widely spoken language as a mother tongue, international communication as well as language taught in millions of schools around the globe. The use of the English language is widespread in many sectors in the global market as many organizations begin to adopt the language as an official language. In the economic world, the language plays a significant role in international trade/business between two of the most powerful global economic powerhouse mainly the United States of America and China. Table of Contents...  [Read more]