Long-standing TEFL job service ChinaLinkESL.com continues to bring native English-speaking teachers to teach in China and impact lives. Since 2008, China Link ESL has been connecting teachers from England and the United States, with the top schools in China to teach English to Chinese students. China Link, ESL led by [...]
It's time to have a look at a typical class in China. So, what exactly does this involve? Well, with the power of the internet and off-the-scale technology of the 21st century, a boring classroom setting suddenly becomes whatever your imagination makes it to be! In-School Resources Most schools in China now provide interactive [...]
The city of Datong lies in Shanxi province to the South West of Beijing. It's easily accessible from the capital by bus and well worth a weekend visit. Below are the top three sights to see if you can only manage a couple of days in the area: The Hanging Temple This spectacular mountain construction [...]
China Link ESL - Teach English with China's #1 TEFL Job Service Inevitably there will be questions about a new job, a new destination and a new lifestyle. We thought it would be important then, to put together a blog especially centered around FAQ’s relating to teaching in China. There [...]
During my time in China it has become evident that a lot of people put off seeing more of the country, because train travel worries them. Which is understandable! Train stations are big, crowded and most of the time don't translate information into English. On the flip side, trains are affordable, fun and reliable. Especially if [...]
There are five sacred mountains in China that, during ancient times, were mounted by many emperors, for sacrifice, prayer and to visit the Buddhist and Taoist temples. Today, poetry can be seen written on the rocks of these mountains, supporting the notion that many famous writers an poets visited to witness the outstanding natural beauty. The [...]
It's true that people decide to move to China for many different reasons. Perhaps to learn Mandarin and get to know the culture, or because life/work balance is a decent 60/40. Life as a ESL (teach)er is great; it pays well, it's super fun and you get tons of free time. If you don't take [...]
Harbin is the capital city of Heilongjiang province, Northeastern China. It is famous for its Russian settlement history, as well as the bitterly cold Harbin winter wonderland Ice Festival held there each winter. A visit to the city itself is well worthwhile, especially if you enjoy 20th century architecture, cobbled streets and delicious hot pot. [...]
There is still this idea that when you move to China, you leave behind all things familiar, comfortable and 'Western'. As a living, breathing China expat, I can tell you this just isn't so. In fact, if you really wanted to, you could create your own little Western world here in the East, though I suggest [...]
Huangshan, or Yellow mountains as it is also known, is a hikers paradise and a well deserved UNESCO world heritage site. Located in Anhui province and standing 1864m high, one or two days could easily be spent exploring the vast mountainous landscape. Fabled mist, peculiar granite peaks and beautiful sunsets - how could you resist? [...]
