Guide to Living and Teaching English in China

'...China is such an immense country that there is no simple way to define it's Culture within a neat frame. It has evolved and changed over thousands of years into what it is today, a beast that dominates the Asian continent...'

'...the History of China is as long as it is interesting. No other country in the world can boast such a continued and sustained presence in world affairs, and one that still continues to grow today...'

'...Learning another Language is a challenge for everyone, and Chinese is one of the most difficult languages in the world to learn...'

'...China is a huge country with many different Climates and types of landscape...'

Here you will find useful Maps about China and where it is in relation to the rest of Asia.

'...as China is a geographically huge country, it is diverse in climate, ethnicity and subcultures. Not surprisingly therefore, there are many distinctive styles of Cuisine...'

'...Housing will be provided free of charge, but you might have to pay a small fee for the utilities you use...'

'...China currently has a comprehensive system of modern Transportation, which includes civil aviation, railway, road traffic, and water transportation...'

'...Telephone service is available everywhere in China and works quite well...'

'...Internet access in China is nowadays more advanced than in many Western countries, at least in the major cities...'

'...One of the first things you will need to do as an English teacher living in China is open a local Bank account...'

'...Health care is widely available in China with clinics being found in every village, but in many areas the local facilities are very basic and not generally used by expatriates...'

Should you need Embassy services in China we have listed here the offices and contact information for the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.

China has many Holidays throughout the year that are worth noting, particularly if you are planning other travel destinations during your time off.

China has a lot to offer when in comes to getting involved in outdoor activities and Sports. Baseball, soccer, and rugby are particularly popular among the ex-pat community and it is never difficult to jump on a team and meet new friends and start having some fun!