
What You Need to Know Before You Arrive |
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Introduction to the GuideEFL IndustryIs Teaching Oral English for Me?Minimum Legal QualificationsQualifications in PracticeNo Respect as a Foreign TeacherTEFL CertificationSchool Types |
CompensationSalaryIncome TaxHousingPaid Holidays and VacationsTravel and Medical BenefitsTeaching Contracts |
Teaching LocationTeaching in Other FieldsHow to Find Teaching JobsPreparing For Your Arrival |
Your Initial Adjustment to China |
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Four Stages of Culture ShockLanguage BarrierMianzi and GuanxiCurrency and BankingSocial Etiquette and CustomsPersonal and Public HygieneTransportation |
TechnologyShoppingEating, Drinking & SmokingHealthcare System |
Personal Care
Work Adjustment ProblemsWork EnvironmentLast Minute ChangesSplit-Shifts & OvertimeOffice Hrs & Other Free WorkHousing ProblemsOffice Politics |
Ongoing Work and Social Adjustment Issues |
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Outside EmploymentWorking on L- & F-VisasUnderstanding Friendships |
Dating and RelationshipsIntroductionUnavailability & UnderepresentationWhat Chinese Girls WantAttraction to Foreign MenDating EtiquetteRelationships Chinese StyleFinding English-Speaking GirlsMarital AdvantagesHomosexual Relationships |
Caution with ProstitutesFamily-Related IssuesContract RenewalChanging Jobs & ProvincesConcluding RemarksReferencesLatest News |
Appendices |
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Mini-Checklist (if you've read the guide)Comprehensive Summary Checklist |
Project 211 UniversitiesChina EFL Teacher Resources |
Foreign Expert OfficesResidency Requirements |
Files |
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Sample Cover LetterSample Expert Work CertificateVisa Application |
Sample RésuméSample SAFEA Contract |
Sample Invitation LetterPhysical Exam Record |
Self-Assessment Tool and Surveys |
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English Teacher Self-Assessment |
Reader's Survey |
English Teacher Satisfaction Survey |
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