Making the effort to learn to write Chinese characters may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Forget the old "write the character 10 times in your notebook" method. With the right tools and apps, you can learn to write Chinese in an exciting, fun, and engaging way. Here's how. When I started learning Mandarin Chinese more than a decade ago, smart phones were relatively new and most of … [Read more...] about Learn to Write Chinese FAST! Best Tools for Students in 2024
Traveler’s Guide to Camping in China in 2024
Camping in China can be an exciting adventure in the untamed outdoors of Asia. It's also technically illegal to camp in China. Before you set off on your grand outdoor adventure, there are a few things you should know that could save you a lot of trouble and headache. As the sun slowly climbed the horizon, the hanging fog that was disrupting my view finally began to break revealing … [Read more...] about Traveler’s Guide to Camping in China in 2024
What to Expect with Chinese Hotels | 2024 Traveler’s Guide
Does your trip to China include overnight stays in Chinese hotels? Wondering what Chinese hotels are like? Having stayed at hundreds of Chinese hotels myself, here I share the ins and outs of the Chinese hotel experience and tips on how to make it smooth and easy. If you've never stayed in a Chinese hotel or even visited China before, there are often a lot of questions travelers … [Read more...] about What to Expect with Chinese Hotels | 2024 Traveler’s Guide
U.S. Taxes for English Teachers in China | 2024 Guide
Do you need to file US taxes as an English teacher in China? Having taught English and filed taxes many times from China, in this guide I'd like to turn a complex answer into something easy to understand. Learn whether or not you need to file US taxes as an expat and if so, what you need to know to file. I remember my first year teaching in China. I had no intention to file taxes back home … [Read more...] about U.S. Taxes for English Teachers in China | 2024 Guide
Teach English in China | 5 Steps to Find a GREAT ESL Job in 2024
Are you looking to teach English in China in 2024? Wondering if you need a TEFL to teach in China? Or perhaps you just want to know how to find a good ESL job? Below I'd like to share with you a simple 5-step process that will help you understand what qualifications you need, how to find a good ESL job in China and how to negotiate your teaching contract. Enjoy! Before I started teaching … [Read more...] about Teach English in China | 5 Steps to Find a GREAT ESL Job in 2024
How to Travel from Beijing to Shanghai | 2024 Travel Tips
What is the fastest way to travel from Beijing to Shanghai? How about the cheapest? Here we cover all the different ways to get from Beijing to Shanghai by train, plane or bus to help plan your trip. As you plan your travel from Beijing to Shanghai, you thankfully have a number of options to choose from. The transportation method you choose really depends on your budget and time frame. The … [Read more...] about How to Travel from Beijing to Shanghai | 2024 Travel Tips