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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.

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Cool Facts about Mandarin

Chinese museums hold the original matrix of their being. We have listed 5 museums worth visiting for a great experience.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Unusual Words

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

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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!

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