How To Write A Cover Letter & CV

1. Cover Letter 1) What is a Cover Letter? Before you apply for a job, it is recommended to write a cover letter. The question is – what is it? A cover letter should include information such as an introduction of yourself, explanation of the purpose of writing the cover letter, highlights of the few […]

A Pros Advice On Problems Faced During An Internship

Living in China is fun and exciting, but of course living and working abroad comes with a few challenges as well. That is very normal and to be expected. In fact, I’d even go as far to say that they are an essential part of living abroad as it is by facing these challenges that […]

Discipline In a Chinese Classroom

Discipline can be a difficult thing to get right, especially in a classroom where each child responds differently to reprimands and punishment. In an actual Chinese school there are almost no rules regarding discipline, and the teacher decides what is the most appropriate way to deal with problems. Sometimes it takes getting creative to work […]

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 […]

Celebrating 21 Years In The Student Travel Industry

In honour of ImmerQi’s 21st Birthday celebration, staff and friends got together for an amazing evening of fun and games! 21st Birthday Celebrations So, how did we celebrate such a mammoth occasion? With a good ol’ fashioned cook-off of course! In honour of the 5 countries that ImmerQi currently operates in, Marketing Coordinator Jodi Yang, […]

First Huiling Independent Living Workshop: Making Fruit Kebabs!

With education at the forefront of ImmerQi’s programs, we believe it is important that everyone gets the opportunity to learn new skills. Our CSR committee, lead by our volunteer department, have recently constructed a series of independent living workshops built around educating members of the local community on how to care for themselves and the […]

Volunteer Program China: Summer, Snacks And Familiar Faces!

It’s been all go with all things volunteer at ImmerQi HQ recently! Kirsty Armstrong gives us a run down of what’s been going on. It’s been a busy few months, with new helping hands being warmly welcomed into our partner NGOs, facilitating a heart warming reunion with our first sponsored volunteer, seeing some old faces […]

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 […]