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6 tips to get your students talking
Do you have a class that doesn’t like to chat much? Check out our tips and strategies to get your ESL students more comfortable with talking in the classroom.
20 random words in the the English language
A large vocabulary is important to have if you are an English teacher. But we bet you haven’t heard of these crazy, random English words before.
Cool Facts about Mandarin
Chinese museums hold the original matrix of their being. We have listed 5 museums worth visiting for a great experience.
Need to complete your TEFL?
Did you know we have our own TEFL? Visit totallyteachtefl.com to complete a TEFL that can be authenticated in the US and South Africa.
6 Awesome Valentine’s Day Activities
This Valentine’s Day, you can spread the love in your classroom and teach your students about the importance of love for their fellow humans.
5 Games for Small Classes
Class games are a great way to reduce teacher talking time and increase student talk time!
Great Chinese New Year Facts
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is the celebration of the start of new life.
8 Top Countries to be an ESL Teacher 2022
One of the reasons why being an ESL teacher is so popular, is that you can travel the world while having your dream job!
Get Organised for the New Semester
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.
Awesome facts about Christmas 2
We thought we would share a few more Christmas facts, following on from part 1!
8 ESL Christmas Writing Activities
Christmas is almost here! We have compiled some great Christmas-themed writing activities to keep the festivities alive in your classroom.
Awesome facts about Christmas 1
Christmas is just around the corner, and we can’t wait! We thought we’d start celebrating by sharing a few cool Christmas facts.
Words we don’t have in English
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.
Cool Facts about China
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.
Places to Travel over Christmas
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?
Great ESL Halloween Activities for your classroom
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!
5 great books for your classroom
Check out these 5 fantastic books that are a must-have for an ESL classroom.
Job Adverts in China
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.
Unusual Words
At Totally China, we love new words to add to our vocabulary! Here are some of our favourites that we love.
Xiamen: Living Guide
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!