Don't worry, this is not a blog about the obvious 'must see and do' of Beijing. Of course it is worth spending time at the Forbidden City and Tiananmen square, but this huge city has so much more to offer, especially when you have a bit more time on your hands - a good reason to consider [...]
Teaching children in China, whether you are experienced or a complete novice, offers so much reward. Although I have no experience of teaching elsewhere than China, I'd like to say that it is especially great to be part of Chinese children's education, and here's why teaching in China has been such a wonderful experience for [...]
I'm sure for most people visiting China, living and breathing the Great Wall is one of their main desires. And for very good reason; it's rich in history, every section offers something different and it's easily accessible (as long as you know how!) Which brings me to my next point. There are two well-known sections of [...]
It's no secret that residing in the Western world is expensive, and for a lot of people this has become a daily struggle resulting in working overtime and essentially 'living to work' just to be able to pay the bills. Furthermore, it's no surprise then that a lot of people choose to move abroad in search [...]
I'm almost certain that there are misconceptions about every country, which spring from stereotypes and the general media. For most, it isn't until a foot is planted within that country, that the truth really comes to light. This week I want to highlight some of these misconceptions, and do my best to pinpoint some unexpected [...]
Moving to a new country should be nothing but exciting: new job, new culture, new opportunities. When it comes to moving to China, you can expect new everything! I realise how this could cause a nervous gulp and sweaty palms, so let me highlight some of the top reasons that spring to mind for taking [...]
First and foremost, welcome to the brand-spanking new China Link ESL Blog! Let me introduce myself; I'm Kelly, your typical 20-something itchy-footed Brit, and I made a rather gutsy decision in 2015 to move to China and become an English teacher. I suspect a lot of you reading this are currently in the process of deciding [...]
