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Teaching abroad
6 Questions to Consider Before Teaching Abroad in the Middle East
With one of the highest concentrations of international schools, the Middle East is one of the most popular destinations for expat teachers. The culturally diverse area that’s one of the “cradles of civilization” is a wonderful place to work, but there are some questions you should ask before you board the your next Emirates flight. This article deals with some important issues to consider, from the facetious (how hard is it to get a beer) to the more serious questions (how much do I know about religion).
TEFL Lesson Demo: get well prepared!
You made it past the application process and have been selected to conduct a Demo Lesson for a potential employer, now what? Some questions may come to mind such as: What do I teach? How long should my demo be? Who will my student be? Don’t worry, these are all reasonable questions. A demo lesson is a great way to show your potential employer that you’re the right person for the position and build a relationship with the student(s).
101 Reasons to Teach in China
There will always be many reasons (read: excuses) not to go, but here are ONE HUNDRED AND ONE reasons to get up and grab life by the chopsticks.
Living Abroad
11 Quick Facts About China
China is one of the biggest countries in the world, and with a population of 1.4 billion people, you’re bound to have some quirks. Here are 11 of the most surprising facts.
Top 7 richest people in China
Before reading this you will probably think “I already know Jack Ma is the richest man in China” and that is very true. With his successful company Alibaba Group that went public in September 2014 and making it the largest IPO in history, Jack Ma became not only the richest man in Mainland China but also the 18th richest man in the world. According to Forbes China has second-most billionaires in the world after the US. With that being said, you can say that China has quite a few rich people and certainly not only Jack Ma. Let’s take a look at these wealthy and successful businessmen.
Top 5 unique Chinese cities
Everybody knows Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong and they are probably the most visited metropolises in
China and this trend will certainly continue that way. However, China is a big nation and home to more than
600 cities and more than 160 of them have populations greater than a million!
Many of these fairly unknown Chinese cities have an incredible and fascinating landscape and atmospheres
built up by their own histories and cultural attractions. Still they are little-visited by foreigners. Why not experience
China in an extraordinary way and visit these unique cities as well?
