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TWCC25 – Teaching in China: How do you land a good job?, Episode 25

Hollie

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Welcome back to Two White Chicks in China with Hollie and Nora!

This week our question comes from Hannay in Australia, who left us some lovely comments and this question: “What qualifications do I need to teach English in China and are there are any reliable websites for teaching jobs?”

In This Episode We Talk About…

  • Thanks to all our listeners who left us comments!
  • Our news piece of the week about a woman who jumps in a river because her husband refuses to buy her a handbag…
  • Experience China and make some money!
  • The different routes you can take to get a teaching job.
  • Watch out for agents and agencies.
  • Qualifications you need. Bring your degree certificate and a TEFL (Teaching English Foreign Language)
  • Online resources and books.
  • Don’t forget there’s no YouTube!
  • Best time to come to find a job.
  • Well paid summer camps.
  • Expat sites and forums.
  • Just come to China and ask!
  • Acclimatize to China first.
  • Prepare yourself for teaching, but wing it once you get here 😉
  • Take your time and don’t take the first offer!
  • Our Chinese word of the week is ‘teacher’ – 老师 (lǎo shī)
  • If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
    • People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show

    Episode Length 51:24

    Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next Thursday for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
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    – Hollie & Nora

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