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How to Do an Online Teaching Demo

How to Do an Online Teaching Demo

Oh, the dreaded online teaching demonstration. You’re probably thinking to yourself, “This is so awkward! Why do I have to do this?” Well, the school wants to get to know you a little better as an educator, so a teaching demonstration is a good way for them to get a sense of your personality, teaching style, ability to lesson plan, and professionalism. These are all things that are important when teaching ESL abroad. If you’re an old pro at teaching demos, an online teaching demo is not that different from an in-person one. As a rule, your video should be professional, polished, and not bore the person watching it to tears.

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My First Year of Teaching

My First Year of Teaching

Learn about someone else’s first teaching experience to help set your expectations of what being a beginner teacher will look like.

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It Is All In the Name, 21 Quirky and Bizarre ‘Chinese’ English Names  

It Is All In the Name, 21 Quirky and Bizarre ‘Chinese’ English Names  

As a new English teacher you might frown upon the names of your new students. Like most language learners, they were given the freedom to choose their own English names and — perhaps sometimes a little too much freedom. Instead of John or Mary, boys will call themselves Hulk, Tarzan, Hercules or Devil, while girls go by the names of: Cherry, Holiday, Apple, Happy, Lolly or Sugar.

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Living Abroad

Tier 1 and Tier 3 Cities in China

Tier 1 and Tier 3 Cities in China

1st Tier Cities

Tier 1 cities represent the most developed areas of the country. Large densely populated urban areas with huge economic, cultural and political influence in China. Tier 1 cities attract a lot attention from foreign organizations because they have higher income levels than the national average. These cities are Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Beijing.

Things to note when discussing each Tier 1 city in China:

  • Some of the biggest cities globally
  • Populations between 10 to 26 million people
  • Talents pools for hiring are educated and qualified for most industries
  • Have the highest salaries
  • Have the highest real estate/home rental prices
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5 Things You’ll Love and Miss About China

5 Things You’ll Love and Miss About China

Having lived in Central China for a year and returning to States for a year and a half, I really missed things about China. Yes, there were certain things I was glad to get away from but for the most part the good out weighted the bad. One thing I missed right away was my spacious two bedroom apartment because living in Southern California it’s a hard thing to afford on your own. There were plenty of other things that I grew accustomed to and missed about China but from my experience these are the top five things that I wish we had back home.

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Fruit Sister and Other Silly Chinese Nicknames For Foreign Superstars

Fruit Sister and Other Silly Chinese Nicknames For Foreign Superstars

1. Fruit Sister – Katy Perry Katy Perry is a successful American singer, songwriter and artists who’s been active since 2001. She’s won many awards, is one of the “Top-Earning Women in Music” and the first female artist to produce five number-one Billboard Hot 100 songs from the same album (Teenage Dream). However, the Chinese […]

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