A lighthearted reflection on the year 2020 as an expat in China - By Lillian Grainger. As the Year of The Ox begins - our ESL teacher Lillian Grainger shares her thoughts as an expat in China during Covid-19. We would like to thank Lillian for all of her hard-work.…...
Chinese Culture Shock in Three Easy Steps
I’m alert in the packed line four train. Immediate Culture Shock: A 4’11 woman stands with her forehead buried in my back, as a man’s elbow stabs me in my side. Then I hear the telltale signs of impending, unpaid sick leave in the air…cough, cough. At first, the gravelly…...
Chinese Street Food From Breakfast to Beyond
Hi, I’m Amanda. Officially, I’m here to teach, but unofficially I’m here to eat all Chinese street food in sight. This isn’t a strictly Chinese phenomenon: I’m a really good eater, and I’ve spent the last few years grazing my way across countries. I have no known food allergies, am…...