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Just in time for Labor Day in China…
My friends tell me that everyone can get a job in China these days. They say that even the beggars with one arm or one leg can find work. That got me thinking. There are alot of jobs in China but many of them are ‘lines of work’ that [...]
Level: Beginner - Advanced
The ESL conversation topic of “tell about a time when…” is a good way to get all of your students talking. I have used this topic in both beginner and intermediate conversation classes.
Warmup: Give each student a copy of the questions below. Run through each question to make sure that everyone understands [...]
The Chinese government on Monday finally got what it wanted; twelve joyous unprotested miles of people waving flags, cheering, and adoring the Olympic Torch. The CCP will probably be using video footage from the torch parade in Pyongyang for years to come. There were no reported incidents; security was much lighter. It was a dream come [...]
Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Discussing the Seven Deadly Sins in your ESL Conversation Class will make for an interesting social topic because it will lead to a discussion about morality in China.
Warmup: Introduce the Seven Deadly Sins to your students and talk a little bit about where they came from. You may have to define the word [...]
I feel bad. I had just posted an article on my website entitled Traveling by Train in China when I saw the developing story about the train collision in Shandong Province. In the article I mention how much I love traveling by train in China. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the [...]
My first train ride in China was very pleasant indeed; maybe a little too pleasant in fact. I had spent my first few days in China visiting the major attractions in Beijing and getting a feel for the land and the people. A lady from Singapore had befriended me on the Great Wall tour and in [...]
The Weekly China Roundup from Sino News on TeachAbroadChina.com
Instead of paying 5000 RMB to take a driving course in China, many Chinese drivers have paid much less money to obtain the answer book for the driving exam. A friend of mine who has a car recently told me that he was even allowed to take the answer [...]
In the coming days, TeachAbroadChina.com will be offering country specific visa information for citizens who are going to live in China. Until then, we are setting up this special page to discuss the latest Chinese government changes in policy for ex-pats who are attempting to renew,extend or apply for a new visa in Hong Kong.
Recent policy change has [...]
I was optimistic when I first heard about the supposed upcoming meeting between the Chinese government and a representative of the Dalai Lama. Now I am not so sure because the Chinese government has apparently already set the terms of the meeting. According to Xinhua, a Beijing official is quoted as saying that it is hoped that the [...]
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Everyone likes hypotheticals, right? I wrote some fun hypotheticals for your ESL Chinese students but of course you should change them as you see fit.
Warmup: Teach your students the word ‘hypothetical’ and then divide them up into groups. Give each group (or each person) a copy of the ESL hypothetical questions below [...]
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