So, you’ve decided to teach abroad (and hopefully with EF in China!). You have applied and been contacted by a recruiter – what happens next? The interview! Frequently these will happen over skype and our friends over at GoOverseas have produced a great video which might help people to understand the process and prepare a little bit more.
After that, just hope that skype gremlins don’t interrupt your interview. Good luck!
"Omnishambles", meaning a situation that is shambolic in every way, was recently named the word of the year for 2012 by the Oxford English Dictionary. Other trending words from the year include "yolo" (you only live once) and "second screening" (watching TV while simultaneously using a tablet or smartphone). But what about the Chinese buzzwords and slang you might have missed?
New York Magazine ran a story that included the above graphic, which showcases Chinese words that are now in vogue. For those studying Mandarin, these words will help you sound like a hip local.
Our team from EF Education First is visiting US college campuses over the coming weeks. We'll share about our new EF China Teaching Fellows program and host face-to-face interviews. If you or your friends are passionate about changing people's lives and exploring China, come say hello to us.
We'll be at the following schools on these dates:
To find out more about the above college visits, email ef.fellows@ef.com. Learn more about the EF China Teaching Fellows program at ef.com/fellows.
Middle school students carrying Chinese national flags / Reuters via VOA News
China recently announced a ban on advertisements that encourage lavish gift-giving in an effort to curb corruption and ostentation, state media reports. It's the holiday season in China with the lunar new year, which is also a time to give gifts to government officials, often to curry favor. China's TV watchdog says that ads for luxury goods promote "incorrect values" and misconduct.
It's hard to say whether this ban on ads will have the desired effect. If it does, it may put a damper on sales for luxury goods. Regardless, we just hope it means we don't have to see this Chanel No. 5 ad anymore.
