{"id":940,"date":"2018-10-12T10:46:20","date_gmt":"2018-10-12T09:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eslkidstuff.com\/teach-english-abroad\/?p=940"},"modified":"2018-10-12T10:46:20","modified_gmt":"2018-10-12T09:46:20","slug":"teaching-english-in-china-shanghai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eslkidstuff.com\/teach-english-abroad\/china\/teaching-english-in-china-shanghai","title":{"rendered":"Teaching English in China &#8211; Shanghai"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Teaching English in Shanghai, China<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eslkidstuff.com\/teach-english-abroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/china-shanghai.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"495\" height=\"303\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1746877.8541817267!2d120.91628910555866!3d31.224308441659865!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x35b27040b1f53c33%3A0x295129423c364a1!2sShanghai%2C+China!5e0!3m2!1sen!2spt!4v1539337015193\" width=\"486\" height=\"200\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Report submitted on<strong> 07 Jan, 2018<\/strong> by<strong> Julia.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Teaching English in Shanghai, China:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>How can teachers find teaching jobs in Shanghai, China?<br \/>\n <\/strong>Through job applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The main English teaching jobs available are:<br \/>\n <\/strong>Part time English language school positions, agencies (send teachers to different locations), teaching at kindergartens \/ pre-schools, private teaching (not through a school, agency, etc.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the minimum teaching requirements?<br \/>\n <\/strong>Good pronunciation and knowledge go English, teaching diplomas and certificates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What teaching requirements would you recommend?<\/strong><br \/>\n <span class=\"s1\">I&#8217;d recommend getting different kinds of teaching certificates.<br \/>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the levels of payment?<\/strong><br \/>\n <span class=\"s1\">150-200 rmb (approx. 21,70 &#8211; 28,90US$) per hour.<br \/>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How many teaching days a week is normal?<\/strong><br \/>\n <span class=\"s1\">5 days per week.<br \/>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How many face-to-face teaching hours a week is normal?<\/strong><br \/>\n <span class=\"s1\">5 hours per week.<br \/>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the normal arrangement for holidays?<br \/>\n <\/strong>National holidays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What advice would you give to someone considering coming to Shanghai, China to teach English?<\/strong><br \/>\nBe prepared for culture shock.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the positive aspects of teaching English in Shanghai, China?<\/strong><br \/>\nI love the people of this country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the negative aspects for teaching English in Shanghai, China?<\/strong><br \/>\nNot so much.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are some of the teaching challenges for English teachers teaching the local people in your area?<\/strong><br \/>\nDifficulties with pronunciation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Living in Shanghai, China:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Are there any visa or other legal requirements to live in China?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, there are.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the cost of living like in China?<\/strong><br \/>\nVaries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the usual accommodation arrangements and how can you find accommodation?<br \/>\n <\/strong>Agencies help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other than teaching, what positive aspects are there for living in Shanghai, China?<br \/>\n <\/strong>It&#8217;s a megapolis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other than teaching, what negative aspects are there for living in scenery, China?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo holidays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What advice would you give to someone considering coming to Shanghai, China?<\/strong><br \/>\nBe kind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What things do you miss most (other than family and friends) from your home country?<\/strong><br \/>\nInternet, dairy products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you think you will miss most when (or if) you leave China?<br \/>\n <\/strong>People.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What things would you recommend to new teachers in your area to bring with them from their home country?<\/strong><br \/>\nMedicine.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>About Me and My Work:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>My Name<\/strong>: Julia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: USA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Students I&#8217;ve taught in China<\/strong>: toddlers (2-4 years), pre-school \/ kindergarten (4-6 years), elementary (6-12 years), junior high school (12-15 years), adults, business<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long have been teaching here<\/strong>: <span class=\"s1\">Teaching for 1 year.<br \/>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"stcpDiv\"><strong>How I found my current jobs<\/strong>: Through the Internet.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<p><strong>My school facilities<\/strong>: <span class=\"s1\">Good. Classrooms are good.<br \/>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What kind of teacher support is available at your school\/s?<\/strong><br \/>\ntraining \/ workshops, lesson observations, teacher evaluations, peer support \/ training<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Do you teach English in China?<\/h2>\n<p>Tell us about your experiences &#8211; <a title=\"Submit Country Report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eslkidstuff.com\/teach-english-abroad\/submit-country-report\">click here to submit your report about teaching English in China<!--more--> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teaching English in Shanghai, China &nbsp; Report submitted on 07 Jan, 2018 by Julia. Teaching English in Shanghai, China: How can teachers find teaching jobs in Shanghai, China? Through job applications. 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