New Times South Africa

12/05/2019

Arriving in Chengdu:

The first time teacher that lands at one of Chengdu's two airports does not have to worry about landing in a cultural forest. The city publishes and gives out free at coffeeshops and restaurants Chengdu City Life, which lists what is happening, want is going to happen and list all possible activities for citize ns and visitors alike. It has a very good map in the centrefold.

Chengdu is a flat land surrounded by sky high mountains that make Table mountain look like a baby. They are easy to climb with age old steps and most recently cable cars. Weekends most Chengduvians take to the mountains and farmers cottages to relax and drink tea and play mahjong. It's great fun.

The city had wonderful museums and art galleries and old antique streets and lanes, including the one where paper money was used for the first time. And of course the pièce de resistance, the panda breeding and research facility, a must to see.

The transport system is highly developed: bikes, taxis , fast and slow busses and the new subway. So the cities around Chengdu are easily accessible to visit and enjoy.And its very safe even at night for a woman alone, because there are always people and police nearby.

Eateries and bars from all nations make eating out a journey of discovery.

It's a historians joy and delight augmented by the books available in bookshops and libraries and trips to places of historic interest. So many old temples from days long
gone by are worth visiting and most have vegetarian restaurants attached.

Consumer goods from all over the world are available in boggling quantities and the hospitals are modern and westernized. But do t forget the traditional healers- a study by itself.

You will usually have the foreign expert as your mentor and will smooth things for you.

I absolutely loved it and am sure you will too.

05/05/2019

Chengdu, with a regional population of 14 million, is the capital of Sichuan Province, at the very western end of China. It is a city where very modern and very old live side by side, where flyovers,fly over the remains of the original city walls and where the street, where paper money was first used, still runs past shops selling silk and the brocade for which the city is famous.

It is famous for its spicy and delicious food, for the panda breeding station, for modern museums and galleries housing ancient art, for parks and tea gardens where old men drink tea all day and where foot wash and massaging has developed to a high art.

It had modern and old universities, a well developed transport system and friendly people. It's very safe to walk alone at night as the biggest crime us pick-pocketing - no one is allowed a gun and the police are conspicuous day and night.

I lived and worked there for more than 6 years and lived it absolutely. I made friends with whom I am still in contact, and if my age was not against me, would still be there.

Written by Stephanie Di Bon: contact : +27(0) 81 538 1446

05/05/2019

We facilitate with the screening and recruiting of potential candidates who are:

1. In possession of a Bachelor's Degree
2. Under the age of 60 years
3. Upon signing the contract, you will be required to teach
English for 1 year in Chendu, China
4. Free Accommodation is provided

Contact: Evonne Rosewall - 072 960 3338
Stephanie Di Bon - 081 538 1446

Jenny Doak (Jhb) - 082 717 5195

04/05/2019

Work opportunity:
Anyone interested to teach English in China?
Please email:
evonne431gmail.com
for more information and requirements etc.

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27/04/2019

• Authenticated by the Chinese Government to Recruit teachers to teach English in China
• Provided the candidate is between 24 and 59 years of age
• Has a Bachelor’s degree
• Has some years work experience

27/04/2019

Looking for an exciting opportunity to teach in Sichuan, China, in the town of Chengdu. This is the province closest to Tibet. A very rich agricultural province of China, temporate weather. Beautiful opportunities to relax, prehistoric scenary, an experience to be treasured.

Lively and exciting cuisine. Very friendly and hospitable people to meet.

We offer a monthly salary of ± R12 000 per month, free accommodation and a guaranteed limit to your teaching hours of 17 hours per week.

Leave is accrued, Public Holidays are included, special Chinese holidays. Exciting opportunity to learn about the customs and culture of a totally unique culture.

Stephanie, one of our directors, worked in China for 6 years and loved every moment of this journey.