Many ESL teachers have had to straddle the fine line of work and enjoying their time off with family this summer holiday. While the kids…
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This Chinese Life: An Expat Teaching English in ShanghaiBy ALO7 Guest Author: Erin Bernstein When I planned to go to China, my reasons were clear….
One of the most intriguing things about teaching ESL online is that you can experience Chinese culture without leaving your home. But like any cross-cultural…
One of my classes recently had a unit all about holidays. We started with traditional holidays like Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, then moved onto…
If you attend the Dragon Boat Festival this summer expecting the flying, fire-breathing creatures from the Game of Thrones, then you’re in for a bit…
What do you do for Labor Day? If you are from the US or Canada, you may associate Labor Day with the end of summer…
In early April, millions of Chinese across the country visit the cemetery, cleaning ancestors’ graves, bringing food, flowers, and burnt incense and paper. They do…
Let’s do a deep dive into Spring Festival / Chinese New Year history and myths. Like many Chinese holidays, there are legends and stories that…
Have you finally used all the leftovers from your holiday parties? Have you finally gotten “Jingle Bells” out of your head? Many of us are…
An Overview of Chinese Holidays Your answers to “Do they celebrate Christmas in China?” and more There’s a famous scene in the classic movie “A…