Class games are a great way to reduce teacher talking time and increase student talk time!

Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is the celebration of the start of new life.

One of the reasons why being an ESL teacher is so popular, is that you can travel the world while having your dream job!

We know that starting a new semester can be overwhelming, so we put together a list of tips and tricks that can help teachers to plan and prepare.

We thought we would share a few more Christmas facts, following on from part 1!

Christmas is almost here! We have compiled some great Christmas-themed writing activities to keep the festivities alive in your classroom.

Christmas is just around the corner, and we can’t wait! We thought we’d start celebrating by sharing a few cool Christmas facts.

Sometimes, there are no words to describe something. But maybe there is in another language? Check out some words below that have no direct English translation from a variety of languages.

China is one of the largest countries in the world, the list of cool facts is almost never ending!

We’ve gathered the top cool facts about China that might be good to know.

Christmas is coming and maybe you’re in China - have you planned a holiday yet?

There are several places worth visiting to make your holiday an unforgettable one. Where will you go?

Halloween is coming and it’s an excellent theme for the classroom! Check out these 7 great activities to add to your ESL class that your students will love!

Check out these 5 fantastic books that are a must-have for an ESL classroom.

What do you need to look for in a job advert in China?

We have broken down the top things to consider so you can figure out what is most important to you.

At Totally China, we love new words to add to our vocabulary! Here are some of our favourites that we love.

It’s becoming more common for schools to offer 2 year contracts. It’s the way the market is going. It may seem a lot at first and a bigger commitment, but it may not be such a bad idea!

It’s becoming more common for schools to offer 2 year contracts. It’s the way the market is going. It may seem a lot at first and a bigger commitment, but it may not be such a bad idea!

We’ve had a look before at other curricula – focusing more on overall or kindergarten curricula. We thought we’d revisit this topic and look at the middle and high school curricula!

Occasionally schools open up a new campus. Teachers can be wary about working at a brand new campus. If you do your research on the school and the current campuses look impressive, it may be worth taking the leap!

You’ve got your TEFL, and you’ve realised that you plan on staying in China, or teaching abroad, for at least a few more years. You’re gaining experience, but not qualifications.

You may have noticed that many schools/recruiters advertise their curriculums. These are a large selling point for both teachers and parents.