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CROWN CIGAR CHINA

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Price: 25.00Yuan + 10.00 yuan delivery

CROWN CIGAR CHINA

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=6349264433

This is a machine made, short filler, green wrapper cigar made in Anhui Province, China. Basically it seems like left over cigarette tobacco stuffed into an inadequate bitter wrapper that breaks down too easily. It smokes HOT and must be constantly relit. The ash is constantly falling off and burning holes in shirts, trousers and furniture. Although China does produce other cigars for export, the above is the only cigar sold in some, but not all provinces of China. It is the only cigar sold via the Chinese internet.

It comes 10 cigars to one plastic box. Quality control is definitely lacking. Too often the cigars are old, dry, stale, cracked etc.

However, at 3.5 yuan each (US$.18) yes 18 pennies each, they are better than nothing.

China’s state owned tobacco monopoly has no incentive to improve the product. The government has a high duty on imported cigars for commercial resale. It is reported that the duty applies to more than 100 imported cigars per month.

There is no other choice if you want to buy a Chinese made cigar in China.

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Price $47.00 for 2 packs – 40 cigars per pack

Connecticut Churchill

CONNECTICUT CHURCHILL

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The Cigar Hut offers hundreds of different brands of cigars, most of which are hand made.

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WHY CIGARS?

Prior to the Victorian era men and women alike smoked cigars around the globe. In the Victorian Era that all changed. Women smoking cigars was frowned upon because it was thought unladylike for a woman to have a phalic symbol hanging from her lips.

After WW II the cigar small (ette) cigarette was developed for the female market.  Due to added chemicals for nicotine enhancement, men also took up cigarettes.  It became fashionable for women to smoke cigars again shortly after Demi Moore was featured on the cover of Cigar Afficianado Magazine

http://tonova.typepad.com/thesuddencurve/smokin_babes/page/2/

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DO NOT INHALE!

When I first moved to China in 2002  to teach Global Marketing, I did some advance research and knew that in Central China the custom was to gan bei rice wine with lunch and dinner. (Like downing a shot of vodka every few minutes while eating)

For medical reasons I cannot consume alcohol. But in China if you cannot gan bei then you are not a man. I knew this was coming my way so I stuffed a handful of western Churchills into my vest pocket.  When I declined the rice wine invitation and offered my excuse, I was hit with “You are not a man.”  So I explained the history of cigarettes as being developed for women and suggested that my hosts were wimps or wusseys for smoking a woman’s cigarette. (You can see this freight train coming from a mile away)

Each accepted my offered Churchill, lit up and started inhaling. No one took more than a couple of hits before putting their cigar in the cigarette water bowl. What a waste of a good Churchill! Interesting to watch yellow people turn green!

I finished my Chiurchill to the absolute amazement of my hosts. Word got around about the foreigner and never again was I asked to gan bei.

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The differences between a developing and developed country are substancial:

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QUESTION: China can catch up with the developed world but can it do it while maintaining a Government monopoly?

Teaching in China can be highly rewarding or it can be the teaching job from HELL!

Do your research before accepting any job. Do not go through a recruiter, deal directly with your future employer.  Government schools and universities are the best first China job.  Stay away from Chinese owned schools.

Read: China ESL: An [...]]]> TEACHING IN CHINA

Teaching in China can be highly rewarding or it can be the teaching job from HELL!

Do your research before accepting any job. Do not go through a recruiter, deal directly with your future employer.  Government schools and universities are the best first China job.  Stay away from Chinese owned schools.

Read: China ESL: An Industry Run A Muck?

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Teaching Jobs In China

http://www.chinajob.com/

http://journeyeast.org/

http://www.benzhi.com/

http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-bin/China/index.pl

http://www.chinatefl.com/

http://www.abroadchina.org/person/all.asp

http://www.eslcafe.com/jobs/china/

http://www.cathayteacher.com/

http://www.learn4good.com/jobs/language/english/list/teaching/china/

http://www.esljobchina.org/

http://www.delter.com/about.aspx?id=1

http://www.tefl.com/

Some schools in China

Aihua English Training Centre
Aipusen English Training Institute
Alcanta College of Foreign Languages
American ALIFA Sushan Language Center
American ESL Centre
American International School in Guangzhou
American TPR English School
Ameson Institute for Foreign Languages

University of Science and Technology of China

Anhui University

Hefei University of Technology

Anhui Education and Research Network

Anhui Normal University

Correspondence College Of Computer Of China

Anshan Normal University
Aston English School
Aston Language Centre
AV English School
Bai Da Wei English School
Beihang University

Tsinghua University

Peking University

National Center of CERNET

Beijing Education and Research Network

Beijing University of Chemical Technology

Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications

Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Northern JiaoTong University

Beijing Medical University

China Agricultural University

Beijing Polytechnic University

Beijing Normal University

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology

China University of Geoscience (Beijing)

Yanjing Graduate Institute(Branch Campus of Peking University

Renmin University of China

Beijing Forestry University

the Petroleum University(Beijing)

Capital Normal University

Captial University of Medical Science

China University of Mining & Technology Beijing Graduate School

the Central Conservatory of Music

Beijing Language And Culture University

Center Radio & TV University

Beijing Institute Of Technology

University of Science and Technology,Beijing

North China University of Technology

China Youth College for Political Science

Capital University of Medical Sciences

University of International Business and Economics

The Beijing New Asia University

China Agriculture University-East

Beijing Foreign Studies University

Beijing Film Academy

Beijing Broadcasting Institute

Beijing Beanstalk International School
Beijing BISS International School
Beijing Film Academy (BFA)
Beijing Medical University
Beijing New Bridge Foreign Language School
Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Beijing University of Technology

Beijing USA College of English
Beijing World Youth Academy
Bell International
Berlitz
Best Bilingual School
Binhai College
Bohai University
Boland School TEFL Training Center
British Council China
Buckland International Educational Group
Canadian-American School (CAS)
Cangzhou Pioneer School
CANPAC Language Institute
Carden School
Changchun American International School
Changchun Teachers College (CTC)
Changchun TS Education Language School
Cheiron Academia
Chengdu Foreign Language School (CFLS)
Chengdu University of Technology
Chiao Tung University
China Academy of Forestry
China Education Exchange
China International Language Center
China University of Mining Technology

ChongQing University

Chongqing University of Post and Telecommunications

ChongQing Jianzhu University

Southwest University of Political Science and Law

The Third Military Medical University

Southwestern Agricultural University

Chongqing University of Medical Science

Chongqing University of Communications

Chongqing Logistics Engineering University

Southwest Normal UniversityChongqing Institute of Technology
Chongqing University
CIBT School of Business
Circle English School
College of Art and Science
Concordia International School Shanghai
Country Garden School
Crown University
Cuiwei Training College
Da Qiao Foreign Language School
Dalian Oriental College of Foreign Languages

Northeastern university

Liaoning University

Dalian University of Technology

Fushun Petroleum University

Shenyang Electric Power Institute

Shenyang Institute of Technology

China Medical University

Dalian Railway Institute

Liaoning Education and Research Network

Anshan Normal College

Shenyang University

Dalian Martime University

Shenyang Institute of Aeronautical Engineering

Shenyang Architectural and Civil Engineering Institute

Dalian Medical University

Shenyang Polytechnic University

Liaoning Provincial College of Communications

Dalian University
Dalian University of Technology
David Hawk English School
Dayu College
Delter International Business Institute
East China Normal University
East China University of Science and Technology
Edu Pro
EF English First
ELS Language Centers
Enlighten English International
Fast Forward
Foshan Lingdong English School
Foshan University
Friends Language Institute
Fudan University
Fujian Normal University
Fuzhou University
Fuzhou-Napier College
Golden Apple International Child Education Institution
Golden Tower Foreign Language School
Greatway Language School
Guan Ya
Guangdong Business College
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Guangdong University of Technology

Guangxi University

Guangxi Normal University

GuiLin Institute of Electronic Technology

Guilin Institute of Technology

Guangxi Teacher’s College

Guangxi Education and Research Network

Nanning Science & Information Network

GuangXi University for Nationalities

Guangxi Normal University
Guangzhou Hualian Experiemental School
Guanhua School
Guidepost Educational Development
Guilin University of Electronic Technology (GUET)

Hebei University

Shijiazhuang Railway Institute

Yan Shan University

Shijiazhuang Postal Collage

Harbin Institute of Technology

Harbin University of Science and Technology

Northeast Agricultural University

Northeast Forest University

Harbin University of Civil Engineering & Architecture

Harbin Medical University

Daqing Staff and Workers University

Heilongjiang University

Daging Petroleun Institute

Hebei Teacher’s University

Hebei University of Science and Technology

Xingtai Vocational and Techical College

Northeast University At Qinhuangdao Campus, Qinhuangdao

Hangzhou Canilx English School
Hebei University
Hebei University of Technology
Helen Doron Early English Learning Center
Hohai University
Huaiyin Teachers College
Huazhong Normal University
Hunan University
IEN English
International House Qingdao, Shan Dong Province
International School
International School of Macao
International School YCIS-Shanghai
Jilin Star International Education Institution
Jilin University

Jilin University

Jilin University of Technology

Northeast Normal University

Yanbian University of Science & Technology

Yanbian University

Northeast China Institute Of Electric Power Engineeting

Northeast Normal University

Jilin College of Electrification

Changchun Institute Of Post & Telecommunications

Jinan University
JingYing Middle School
Jordan’s Language School
Joy Children’s Language School

Southeast University

Nanjing University

Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics

Nanjing Normal University

Nanjing Medical University

Nanjing Agricultural University

Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Nanjing University of Chemical Technology

Nanjing University of Science and Technology

Nanjing Forestry University

Hehai University

Zhengzhou University

Jiaozuo Institute of Technology

Henan Medical University

Anyang Teacher’s College

Zhengzhou Grain University

Zhengzhou University of Technology

Henan Univeristy

Zhengzhou Textile Institute

Zhengzhou College of Animal Husbandry Engineering

Henan Agriculture university

Nanjing Institute of Meteorology

Suzhou University

Wuxi University of Light Industry

China University of Mining Technology

Yangzhou University

Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications

Jiangsu University of Science & Technology

East China Shipbuilding Insititue

Jiangsu Education and Research Network

Jiangsu Institute of Petrochemical Technology

China Pharmaceutical University

Nantong Medical College

Jiangsu Institute of petrochemical Technology

Xuzhou Medical College

HuaiHai Institute of Technology

Xuzhou Normal University

Jiangsu Infocom Technology Training & Education Center

Nantong Textile Engineering College

Nanton Teachers College

Kai En English Language Training Center
Ladder English Training Center
Language Link China
Lanzhou University
Lianoning College of Foreign Trade and Econimic Relations
Liaoning University
Lilac Education Group
Linguaphone Language Institute
Longre Training Center
Luoyang Teachers University
Lynch Language Centre
Manhattan Kids Club
Maple Leaf Foreign Language Schools
Morris Allen English
Nanchang University
Nanhai College of South China Normal University
Nanjing Agriculture University
Nanjing Global Village International Language School
Nanjing Institute of Meteorology
Nanjing Medical University
Nanjing Normal University
Nanjing University
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Nanjing University of Science and Technology
Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Nankai University
Nantong Textile Vocational Technology College
National University of Defense Technology
New Horizons Learning Centers
North China University of Science and Technology
North East Normal University
Northern Jiao Tong University
Northwest International Secondary School
Oxford English
Peizheng Commercial College
Peking University
Petroleum University, Shengli College
Qitai No.1 Middle School
QSI International School of Chengdu
QSI International School of Shekou
QSI International School of Zhuhai
QualityPlus Language Institute
Rainbow English School, Guangzhou
REGO International School
Rockies English School
Santana English School
Shandong Institute of Business and Technology
Shandong University of Science and Technology
Shane English Schools

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Fudan University

Tongji University

East China University of Technology

East China Normal University

Shanghai Medical University

Shanghai Second Medical University

Shanghai University

ShangHai TieDao University

China Textile University

East China University of Science and Technology

Shanghai International Studies University

Shanghai Teachers University

Shanghai Textile College

Shanghai Television University

Shanghai University Of Chinese Traditional Medicine

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

Shanghai American School
Shanghai Brisbane Education Training Center
Shanghai Jiaotong University
Shanghai Korean School
Shanghai Medical University
Shanghai University
Shantou University

Shandong Institute of Building Materials Industry

Yantai University

Shandong Architectural & Civil Engineering Institute

Shandong Agricultural University

Shandong University

Qufu Normal University

Yantai Education Institute & Yantai Television University

Ocean University of Qingdao

Qingdao University

Shandong University of Technology

University of Petroleum (East China)

China Coal Economic College

Qingdao Institute Of Architecture And Engineering

Shandong Institute Of Mining Technology

Liaocheng Teachers University

Shaoxing Yuexiu Foreign Language College
Shekou International School
Sheng Da College
Shenyang Cultural English School
Shenyang Pattison English
Shenzhen University (SZU),
Shihezi University, Shihezi, Province of Xinjiang
SIAS City College
Sichuan Agricultural University
Sichuan University, Intensive Language Training Center
Soochow University
South China Agricultural University
South China Normal University
South China University of Technology
Southeast University
Southwest University of Finance and Economics
Sun Yat-Sen University
Suzhou Singapore International School
Talenty International Education
TDM Language College (Hubei Province)
TEDA International School
Thames School of Languages
The Ben Jenkin School Of English
The Boland School
The International School of Beijing

Tianjin University

Nankai University

Civil Aviation Institute of China

Hebei University of Technology

Tianjin Normal University

China Tourism Management Institute

Tianjin Rego International School
Tianjing University
Tongki University
Tsinghua University

Taiyuan University of Technology

Shanxi University

North China Institute of Technology

Shanxi Teachers University

Shanxi Education and Research Network

Shanxi University of Finance and Economics

United States Languages
University of Petroleum (East China)
University of Science and Technology of China
Utahloy International School
WAB (BEIJING )
Wall Street Institute
Wan Cheng International Education Center
Web International English, Xiamen center
Webster Education
West Anhui University
Westbourne Academy
Western Academy of Beijing
WIL English
Wuhan Guanghua School

Wuhan Insititue Of Technology
Xizang University

Xin Jiang University

Xinjiang Finance & Economy Institute

Xiamen University
Xijie Foreign Language School
Yale Language Academy
Yang-En University (YEU)
Yantai University
Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS-Beijing)
York School of Foreign Languages
Yunnan University
Zhaoqing University
Zhejiang University
Zhengzhou Institute of Technology
Zhengzhou International Language College

Xiasha Higher Education Park, HANGZHOU

Hangzhou Dianzi University, Xiasha Hangzhou Zhejiang P. R. China
Ph : 86-571-86915076 86-571-86915183 Fax : 86-571-86915183 Email : foreign2@hziee.edu.cn http://www.hdu.edu.cn

Zhejiang Sci-Tech University , Higher Education Park in Xiasha, Hangzhou Zhejiang Province, 310018 P. R. China
Ph : 0086-571-86843014, 86843077, 86843078 Fax : 0086-571-86843000 http://www.zist.edu.cn

Zhejiang Gongshang University, No.18,Xuezheng Str.,Xiasha University Town,Hangzhou, 310018 China
Ph : 86 571-28877311 28877317 Fax : 86 571-28877312 88846798 Email : international@mail.zjgsu.edu.cn http://www.hzic.edu.cn

China Jiliang University, Xueyuan Street, Xiasha Higher Education Park, Hang Zhou 310018
Ph : 86 571 86836028, Fax : 86 571 86836028, Email : iecd@cjlu.edu.cn http://www.cjlu.edu.cn

Zhejiang Economic and Trade Polytechnic, Eastern Xiasha Education Park 310078
Ph : 86-571-86929812, Fax : 86-571-86927909, Email : onno_wei@hotmail.com http://www.cnzjetp.com

Zhejiang Technology Institute of Economy, 66 Xuezheng Street, Hangzhou Economic Development Area, Xiasha,Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China 310018
Email :db@zjtie.com http://www.zjtie.edu.cn

Zhejiang Financial Professional College, 118, Xueyuan Road, Higher Education Zone, Xiasha, Hangzhou Province China 310018
Ph : 86-571-86739166, Fax : 86-571-86739086, Email : lym9015@126.com http://www.zjfc.com.cn

China Jiliang University, +86 (571) 86836028

Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, http://www.zstu.edu.cn/english/Index.html

Zhejiang University of Media and Communications. http://www.zjicm.edu.cn

Zhejiang University of Finance & Economics http://www.zufe.edu.cn

Hangzhou Normal University Http://www.hztc.edu.cn

Hangzhou Vocational and Technical College http://www.zist.edu.cn

Zhejiang Water Conservancy And Hydropower College http://www.zjwchc.com

Zhejiang Police Vocational Academy http://www.zjjy.com.cn

Zhejiang Yuying College of Vocational Technology http://www.zjyyc.com

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1,ooo units sold weekly

They take up a lot more room than a conventional bike [...]]]> Ebikes have become prevalent in many Chinese cities. They can be bought for as little as 1,200 yuan or go as high as 3,000 yuan. Ebike shops abound. There are a reported 100 million Ebikes on China’s highways and byways today.

1,ooo units sold weekly

They take up a lot more room than a conventional bike which causes over crowding in bike parking areas, on bike ways and on sidewalks where they are routinely ridden and parked.

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Regular bikes have a developing country look while the Ebike has a developed country look about them.

Ebikes are NOT as environmentally friendly as they may seem. Batteries replace foot pedal power.  Obesity sets in from lack of exercise.  Battery disposal is an environmental nightmare. And fossil fuels or hydro dams are required to charge the batteries that only get about 80 kilometers to the charge.

Some Chinese cities prohibit them (Beijing, Guangzhou) but it is thought to be on a political basis rather than environmental. (The correct politicians do not have a piece of the economic action) Some cities like Shanghai restrict Ebikes on certain streets but this is due to traffic flow and safety concerns.

Bike lanes per se do not exist in most older cities but with urban expansion bike lanes are provided, particularly in the new higher education mega parks that surround most major cities. In the older cities bikes and Ebike contend with pedestrians on sidewalks.

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As with regular bikes, Ebikes are regularly stolen, even when locks are placed on both front and rear tires.  Recently, theft of Ebike batteries is on the rise. Thieves arrive at an unattended bike parking area on a motor bike, grab an Ebike battery and are gone before anyone realizes what is happening. New bikes and Ebikes are the target and that is why many Chinese prefer their old rusted and trusted bike to a new one.

There is great confusion amongst foreigners about the Chinese age limitation of 60 for foreign teachers to receive a Foreign Expert Certificate  (FEC), a legal prerequisite to employment in China. This confusion has recently been exacerbated by an erroneous report in the Atlantic

http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2009/12/foreign-teachers-in-china-who-are-not-too/31163/

http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2009/12/updates-mullen-obama-in-us-old-fat-in-china/31215/

http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2009/12/more-on-the-ousted-foreign-teachers-in-china/31268/

It is true that China has a National SAFEA advisory that [...]]]> June 26, 2010

There is great confusion amongst foreigners about the Chinese age limitation of 60 for foreign teachers to receive a Foreign Expert Certificate  (FEC), a legal prerequisite to employment in China. This confusion has recently been exacerbated by an erroneous report in the Atlantic

http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2009/12/foreign-teachers-in-china-who-are-not-too/31163/

http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2009/12/updates-mullen-obama-in-us-old-fat-in-china/31215/

http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2009/12/more-on-the-ousted-foreign-teachers-in-china/31268/

It is true that China has a National SAFEA advisory that foreigners over 60 should NOT be issued a Foreign Expert Certificate, a prerequisite to a residency permit. Some Provinces follow this recommendation and others do not and still others modify it to suit their local situation. There are several reasons put forth for this advisory:

1. The death rate of foreign teachers over 60 is too high and the death of a foreigner is troublesome for the Chinese authorities.

2. All foreign teachers are required to have health insurance but no Chinese insurance company will issue a health policy to a foreigner over 60.

3. Male Chinese workers must retire at 60 and females at 55.  Chinese internet forums are littered with complaints about foreigners being allowed to work past vthe mandatory retirement age. “Why can foreigners do something in China that Chinese people cannot do?”

I will only speak from personal knowledge.

Beijing enforces this limitation. However, there are so many exceptions that the “rule” is really only used to exclude undesirable applicants. In 2010 the oldest foreigner to receive an FEC was 74.

Shanghai does not implement this “rule.”

Guangzhou does not implement this “rule.” In 2010 the oldest foreigner to receive an FEC was 76.

Guangxi does not implement this “rule.”  In 2010 the oldest foreigner to receive an FEC was 70.

Fujian enforces the “rule” but will renew an FEC for someone employed prior to turning 60.

Hubei and Zhejiang will issue an FEC until the age of 65.  In 2009 the oldest foreigner to receive an FEC in Hubei was 72 and in Zhejiang was 69.

Henan, Gansu, Guizhou, Sichuan, and Liaoning have an absolute prohibition and there are no exceptions.

Jilin implements the “rule” but there are exceptions made.

There is a definite prejudice in favor of youth, even if the young “teacher” has no relevant education or experience. Many universities employ exchange students who are not even native English speakers. The reason is simple; English is not a serious subject or pursuit. The “teacher” just needs to chat or play guitar, be an entertaining white monkey. Real teachers with a proper educational background and experience are NOT wanted.

On the download page read the article China EFL: Foreign Teacher Needed

There is a trend in central China toward hiring Filipinas because they work very cheaply on their feet all day and work on their back at night for free.

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UPDATE: JULY 20, 2010

Henan Province will allow a foreign teacher over 60 to be issued an FEC on 2 conditions:

a. The school makes a special request based upon need and special circumstances.

b. The foreign teacher signs a waiver of medical liability. Medical insurance is mandatory for foreign teachers but no Chinese Insurance Company will write a policy for any foreign teacher over 60.

This update provided by -

yefei, 13598785819, <yefei198144@sohu.com>

Foreign Affairs Office, Kaifeng University, Kaifeng City, Henan Province

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UPDATE July 22, 2010

Ganzu Province is not enforcing the 60 year “rule.”

This update provided by -

Jane,  wangjane384@gmail.com Foreign Affairs Office, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province

Chinese banks operate much differently than western banks, but that is another subject all together.

During travels throughout China it is not unusual to see shop keepers in rural (countryside) areas using an abacus to tally a customer’s purchases. Usually they have a modern cash register and/or a calculator but they still prefer to use [...]]]> ABACUS  7/2010

Chinese banks operate much differently than western banks, but that is another subject all together.

During travels throughout China it is not unusual to see shop keepers in rural (countryside) areas using an abacus to tally a customer’s purchases. Usually they have a modern cash register and/or a calculator but they still prefer to use an abacus. The first experience might seem strange but it is so prevalent that the culture shock quickly wears off.

However, nothing is preparatory to the observation of bank tellers in China’s ICBC, in a rich eastern coastal city, using an abacus. This was so shocking it demanded a picture for proof.

ICBC China (abacus)

And it was not just one teller; it was every teller and every window.

This is one of China’s major banks.

UNBELIEVABLE!

I am convinced there is a reasonable explanation, there always is.

Foreign English teachers who want to teach in a Chinese University, now is the time to send electronic resumes.

University Foreign Affairs Offices that are understaffed and overburdened are just now finishing repatriation of last year’s foreign teachers. Now they have time to recruit foreign teachers for September 2010. Of course these are [...]]]> UPDATE July 25, 2010

Foreign English teachers who want to teach in a Chinese University, now is the time to send electronic resumes.

University Foreign Affairs Offices that are understaffed and overburdened are just now finishing repatriation of last year’s foreign teachers. Now they have time to recruit foreign teachers for September 2010. Of course these are NOT the best University jobs but they are adequate.

The best University jobs were filled by efficient Foreign Affairs Offices back in April and May.

The best foreign teachers were snapped up quickly.

After July 20 there has been a flood of job advertisements and recruiting efforts. Either there is change in the air or desperation. Provinces that have previously stated that they will not issue a Foreign Expert Certificate to any foreigner over 60 are suddenly relenting and issuing.

Prejudices against black teachers, foreign born Asian teachers, older teachers, experienced teachers, L2 English speakers,  and educated teachers are cracking under the realization of market supply and demand.

The insatiable demand for under 30, blue eyes, blond hair, with  guitar in hand to sing and chat, can’t be met so Universities are condescending and hiring real teachers.

Now is the time for second class teachers to apply for that second class job in a second class university. Of course, if you are a first class teacher, why do you want to teach in China?

September 6, 2009

Basically, any L1 English speaker with any kind of bachelor degree can find a job teaching English in China. Annually, China hires 150,000 (legal) to 250,000 (illegal) foreign teachers.

Illegal foreign teachers are those working without proper permits. They arrive in China on a tourist visa and stay to work. More often than not, these are not trained or qualified EFL teachers and they end up teaching at privately owned language mills where they are at the mercy of their employers. They are commonly referred to as “backpackers”, people on vacation who work to finance their extended vacation.

Properly trained and qualified EFL teachers, who enter China legally, usually end up teaching at a public school or a joint venture school. However, that is not to say that public schools only hire trained and qualified EFL teachers.

While there is a prejudice for blond hair, blue eyes, white skin; some L2 English speakers are hired through the legal process, as are some Asian L1 English speakers.

Basically, if you are determined to teach in China, you can find a job. For links, see our Teaching Jobs page in our main menu at the top of our main page or paste the following in your browser address window.

http://chinaholisticenglish.org/teaching-jobs/

If you are in the “trained and qualified” category, start applying half way into the prior school term for employment in the following term.  The good jobs are filled early.

If you are unqualified or L2, wait until 2 or 3 weeks prior to the term commencement, when schools start getting desperate.

Salaries are varied based upon qualifications, experience, and the academic level taught.

Qualified L1 teachers receive the highest pay at international schools, kindergartens, middle schools, primary schools, 2^nd tier universities, 3^rd and 4^th tier colleges and the lowest at top tier universities where it is your honor and privilege to be hired (you should be paying them).

Unqualified L1 and L2 teachers can expect a salary as low as 2,500 rmb (US$300) per month.

Base pay salaries can be very misleading. 4,500 rmb in Henan can be the same as 10,000 rmb in Shanghhai.

If you want to make big money, pay student loans or save money, look elsewhere!

Teaching conditions, housing and living conditions, social conditions, overtime pay, internal travel pay, air fare, medical coverage, work hours per week, office hours, and administrative support, can swing between non-existent to excellent. Be VERY careful.

It is seriously suggested that you go to our download page and read:

China EFL: Foreign Teacher Needed

China ESL: An Industry Run A Muck?

China EFL: The Unqualified, Teaching (sic) the Unmotivated, in a Hostile Environment

EFL/ESL Teaching in China: Questions – Questions – Questions

China EFL: Programming Human Robots

China EFL: Why Chinese Universities do not Provide an English Speaking Environment

China EFL: English Corner

China EFL: One Reason for Midnight Runners

The Journey to Nowhere on the Information Highway

Culture Shock

Chinese Business Institute Students Speak Out

China EFL/ESL JOBS: A Case of False Advertising

One last note: You may read or hear that your salary will be much higher than local teachers who only make 700 rmb per month. While true in its most basic sense, this is very misleading, irrelevant and inapplicable.  It is “bait” on a hook. BEWARE!

IN THE BEGINNING

We hold these truths to be self-evident:

In the Holistic English Program we do NOT teach English language or English culture.

We facilitate English communication at whatever level the students find themselves capable. There is no individual mandatory accomplishment level to be obtained. In other words, the academic pressure is completely off.

The goals of Holistic English, in their order of priority [...]]]> Holistic English Goals

In the Holistic English Program we do NOT teach English language or English culture.

We facilitate English communication at whatever level the students find themselves capable. There is no individual mandatory accomplishment level to be obtained. In other words, the academic pressure is completely off.

The goals of Holistic English, in their order of priority are:

1. Correct the 4 Great Lies the students have been told for the past 10 – 16 years.
2. Confidence to speak (Chinglish is OK)
3. Self-discipline
4. Intrinsic motivation
5. Autonomous learning skills
6. Creative thinking
7. Expanded world view

As the above goals are reached the students will experience growth and development in their listening, speaking, writing, and reading abilities.

Holistic English is a process of growth and development that can not be measured incrementally. No single class can be evaluated on what was learned by any particular student. The assessment comes at the end of the process.