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Saint-Pierrais Miquelonnais expat in China
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Registration: 13 March 2015
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Speaking Mandarin in China by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Mandarin is essential for a successful integration in China. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Mandarin? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
@Chelre Could you tell us a bit about the SYS Mandarin program? Costs, student make up etc. Thanks in advance. Read More
Speaking Mandarin in China by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Mandarin is essential for a successful integration in China. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Mandarin? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
I personally find the history boring and worthless. Not because I dislike history but because most of it is clearly manufactured. Unfortunately most textbooks are filled with great figures from China's illustrious past. For example, my level ... Read More
Speaking Mandarin in China by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Mandarin is essential for a successful integration in China. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Mandarin? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Brian, there are at least two or three choice for studying Mandarin in Lijiang. I am studying with a school called Huayang Academy but there is also the Teacher's College and another place called Speakeasy. There is a University here but it is a ... Read More
Speaking Mandarin in China by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Mandarin is essential for a successful integration in China. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Mandarin? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
I am soon to start my second semester of Mandarin study and I am really enjoying the experience. I had been doing a lot of import export type business in the wholesale markets of Guangzhou, and felt that I needed to up my game and so I decided to ... Read More
Seeking legal advice after Guangzhou Worlda scam by TeachersUnite
Dear expats, I should have know better but I signed a contract with a company called Guangzhou Worlda Cultural and Educational Services, Ltd. in Guangzhou, China. I was to be hired as a subject teacher but the contract stated "English". ...
One long time expat talks about such situations in his book "A Guerrilla Guide to Doing Business in China" Amazon Link http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51aLIjvx92L._SX367_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg Here are a couple of extracts: A ... Read More
Working and Teaching in China, experiences of a long-time expat by goldenjack
Working and Teaching in China My name is Jack Wallace; I have been an expatriate teacher in China for the last eight years. For the most part I have enjoyed the experience, although the last two year have been sheer hell on earth. I write this to ...
Dear Jack, There is an active forum that would be very interested in hearing your story. - groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/TEFLChinaJob/info Apart from hosting a great many other experienced teachers there is also a good chance that you could pick up ... Read More
Setting up an Export Trading Company by Dubai28
Hi guys, Ive heard so much about Guangzhou from freinds and family and you gorgeous bloggers, but i would like to know if it would be a good idea to set up an export company in Guangzhou. Is it the right time to set up a Trading Company? I speak ...
There is a very interesting thread on this subject over at the Guerrilla In China forum that might be useful to you - guerrillainchina.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=47&sid=7e3ed976d23c8e22106f4835777a74f9 It has lots of extra useful info about ... Read More
Volunteering in China by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in China? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes have ...
Most volunteer organizations in China are quite secretive compared to other countries. The govt here does not like people organising themselves without direct oversight. This means it can often be difficult to get involved in volunteerism. What kind ... Read More
Tips for getting your first job in China by expat.com
Hi, What are your tips and advice for getting a first job in China? What are the job hunting steps to follow? Where to look for offers: newspapers, Internet, recruitment agencies, word-of-mouth? What are the top hiring sectors? What ...
I recently found some interesting strategies in a strange but interesting book entitled "A Guerrilla Guide to Doing Business in China." Chapter four has some very unusual advice on finding work in China, and as you can see from the ... Read More