lip420
American expat in China
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Lives in Shanghai
Registration: 18 December 2014
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Your experience of culture shock in China by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in China. What is ...
Nice points. It's a better way of life in many ways. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in China by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in China. What is ...
Life is different in China as it is in any country. Manners, language, food, etc. I'd say start learning some Mandarin. Have an open mind and you'll probably do o.k. More on ... Read More
Lifestyle by Chimillidom
Hello all, are there african restaurants there in south korea or at least a place where one could get local foodstuff? I would love to taste korean delicacies but once in a while I hope to be able to have a taste of home food. And what's the ...
Maybe in Seoul. I lived in Busan and I don't recall such restaurants. Read More
Overview of life in Taiwan by gulfport
Hello, im going to Taiwan soon for the first time; and wish to know what's it like to live there as an expat - plus any tips or advice on where to stay, cost of living ( average monthly budget ), things to do and see. for example are most ...
Check out http://tealit.com Read More
New 2015 Foreign ESL - TEFL Teacher Requirements & Qualifications by CFTU
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FIGoJgAXiaI/Utbk5xp9CBI/AAAAAAAADnY/1orEctmUQHQ/s1600/breaking-news1.png Well its official... The "New" 2015 China foreign teacher requirements are exactly the same as the 2013 and 2014 requirements even if some ...
I think it is post degree, yet I would start applying to jobs in China and see what you find out. Different provinces can have slightly different requirements. Read More
single mum wanting to teach English in taiwan by oxford68
Hi there. I'm a 41 year old Australian lady wanting to move to Taiwan with my son who is five. I have a degree in nursing and have previously taught English in Japan, 15 years ago. Does anyone know of any English language schools that would ...
Some schools might help you find housing, but it's pretty rare to find one in Taiwan that provides accommodation. I never heard about help getting your son a visa. A lot of schools will lean towards younger teachers. That will be more simple for ... Read More
where to buy a scooter or motorbike? by richtepa
Hi all, I just got my Taiwanese licence and now I'm looking for places or contacts where I can buy a reasonable priced scooter or motorbike. Does anyone have a recommendation for me? Cheers, Paul
Yeah, look at tealit.com. There are classifieds there. There are other sites in Taiwan too, but it depends on the city that you are in. Search "city name classifieds". Or if you can speak Chinese you can go around to the shops and ask. Or ... Read More
Survival in south Korea as an African! by shyne22
Hello, Am a Nigerian with intends of coming to south Korea. How can I survive as an African resident in south Korea in terms of living, jobs, language of communication, racism etc. Please i need answers.
I used to live in Korea. Unless you work illegally you have to have some sort of special skill to get a job in another country. South Korea is not that friendly towards foreigners especially those with brown skin. I guess it depends some would be ... Read More
Japan by Leikomc
Realistically, how much rent an apartment in shibuya. including transportation costs, food...? Can I go to Japan through a work visa? What so often Japanese companies hire foreigners without visa?
I would bring about $2000 per month to get by on until you have a job and home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzb9GcORjlY Read More
Can I get a job in Taiwan? by zinmaraung
Hello everybody, I am zin mar@Emma.I come from Myanmar and followed of my husband.I reached for one month in here.In my country,I worked international school as a part time teacher and freelance teacher for English 4 skills as Cambridge ...
Your English looks pretty poor. You need to be a native English speaker to get a job teaching there legally. You might be able to find a job working illegally, but I think you would have a difficult time. Even people who don't have degrees can ... Read More
Wanting to move to Taiwan to Teach English by BiancaSPeel
Hi there Expat Community. My Boyfriend and I are going to be heading to Taiwan soon to start teaching. Everyone says it is easier to get a teaching job once in Taiwan. I am a but nervous about the uncertainty of moving over without any job in ...
Yeah, go over there to find a job. That's the way I did it and the way everyone else does it for the most part. Very few jobs are offered from outside of Taiwan. Tealit is a good source for finding a job and housing: http://tealit.com You can ... Read More
New 2015 Foreign ESL - TEFL Teacher Requirements & Qualifications by CFTU
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FIGoJgAXiaI/Utbk5xp9CBI/AAAAAAAADnY/1orEctmUQHQ/s1600/breaking-news1.png Well its official... The "New" 2015 China foreign teacher requirements are exactly the same as the 2013 and 2014 requirements even if some ...
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New 2015 Foreign ESL - TEFL Teacher Requirements & Qualifications by CFTU
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FIGoJgAXiaI/Utbk5xp9CBI/AAAAAAAADnY/1orEctmUQHQ/s1600/breaking-news1.png Well its official... The "New" 2015 China foreign teacher requirements are exactly the same as the 2013 and 2014 requirements even if some ...
Are you sure that the age is correct? Last I heard it was around 23 or 25 as teachers needed two years of post graduate work experience to get a Z ... Read More
How polluted your place is? by xeno.spider
I will transfer to a subordinate branch in Beijing next month. Now I'm doing the list, and the only thing I consider different is pollution. Besides taking my beloved Clair air purifier (go-clair.com), I cannot come up with anything else. What I ...
Beijing is one of the worst cities in China for pollution. I lived in Shanghai and compared to other places that I lived in Asia and considering how big it was I didn't think it was that bad. But it wasn't the first place I lived in Asia. ... Read More
i need any info on what my options are for living and working in korea by ilovekorea1981
Hello everyone =) I am very new to this site. Just joined. I'm looking for anyone who knows what options are available for working and living in korea. I have been searching everywhere online for info. I just graduated beauty school. I am a skin ...
You won't have many options. Mainly just teaching English. You are not Korean, so otherwise you need to have some special skill. Read More