Foreign Teachers Guide to Living and Working in China

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Teaching English in China
Introduction to the Guide
Meet the People Behind the Guide
Education System & Chinese Students
EFL Industry
China EFL Curricula and Textbooks
China TEFL Primer
Is Teaching Oral English for Me?
Minimum Legal Qualifications
Qualifications in Practice
TEFL Certification
School Types
Salary
Income Tax
Housing
Paid Holidays and Vacations
Travel and Medical Benefits
Teaching Contracts
Teaching Location
Teaching in Other Fields
Finding/Applying For Teaching Jobs
The Z-visa Debate
Preparing For Your Arrival
What To Expect After You Arrive
Work Environment
Last Minute Changes
Split-Shifts & Overtime
Office Hrs & Other Free Work
Housing Problems
Office Politics
No Respect as a Foreign Teacher
Outside Employment
Contract Renewal
Changing Jobs & Provinces
Concluding Remarks
Recommended Schools
Mini-Checklist
Comprehensive Summary Checklist
Living in China
Four Stages of Culture Shock
Language Barrier
Mianzi and Guanxi
Currency and Banking
Social Etiquette and Customs
Personal and Public Hygiene
Transportation
Technology
Shopping
Healthcare System
Personal Care
Understanding Friendships
Dating, Sex, and Relationships
Understanding Chinese Women
Narcissistic Types Chinese Women
Unavailability/Underepresentation
Dating & Marital Preferences
Attraction to Foreign Men
Dating Etiquette, Sex, Relationships
Finding English-Speaking Girls
Marital Advantages
Homosexual Relationships
Prostitution in China
Getting Marrried in China
Having a Baby in China
Religious Worship and Churches
Buying, Raising, Traveling with Pets
Buying an Apartment
How To Create a Successful Website
City Guides
References
References, Appendices, and Special Sections
Project 211 Universities
China EFL Teacher Resources
Latest News
Foreign Expert Offices
Residency Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Evaluate the Credibility of China EFL Websites
Files and Downloads
Sample Cover Letter
Sample Expert Work Certificate
Visa Application
Sample Résumé
Offical SAFEA Contract
Sample SAFEA Contract Addendum
Sample Invitation Letter
Physical Exam Record
Understanding Western Names
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