Education In China

Perhaps no country has constantly put such a high value on education as the Chinese. Education has played a vital role in China for well over 2000 years and perhaps no country has constantly put such a high value on education as the Chinese. The particular political system which was adopted in the Han dynasty […]

‘Submerged Light’ An Introduction To Shenyang

In a city like Shenyang, a happy and optimistic outlook on life pays off double. This is a real city with real people. Welcome to Shenyang, hope you enjoy your stay here! Stunning natural scenery or impressive displays of traditional Chinese architecture are quite rare here. Fortunately for us TTC interns however, that is not […]

Train 004 – My Adventure To China On The Trans – Mongolia Express

Seven days on the train to kick start my adventure in China. When else would I get an opportunity like this? I think it must’ve been kismet. Train 004, the Trans-Mongolia Express, leaves every Tuesday from Moscow Yaroslavskaya train station, arriving in Beijing the following Monday. I had a triathlon to compete in on Sunday […]

The Difference Between East And West Classrooms

Types Of Schools In China

Overview of the different types of schools found across China. Kindergartens Teaching English in kindergartens is a common job in China, especially in the larger cities of Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. The working environment is usually friendly and foreign teachers can always expect to have Chinese teaching assistants in the classroom with them.  Flashcards and […]

Immerqi Staff Opinion: My Teaching And Traveling In China

Angela is an ImmerQi Program Coordinator and gets to see the ins and outs; the ups and downs of teaching in China. In her first blog, she shares some early teaching and traveling stories as we prepare for the next group. When I first made the decision to come to China my mum laughed at […]

David Cameron: Learning English Is A Key Part Of Schooling For These Chinese 6 Yr Olds

UK Prime Minister David Cameron has finished a whirlwind trip of China promoting various ties between the UK and the worlds fastest growing economy. What did Mr Cameron say that has got ImmerQi’s attention? Mr Cameron did a lot in terms of developing business ties during his visit but one Tweet shared from his official Twitter […]