Drew
@drew1967
English expat in China
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56
Contacts
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About me
English
Lives in changde
Speaks English - Native ------ Chinese - Basic
Registration: 22 October 2013
Work proposal from Great Wall Motors by luizfspereira
Hello, I'm a Brazilian Engineer, currently expat in Poland, living in the city of Gdansk and I've been contacted by Great Wall Motors for a Job opportunity. I'd like to know if anyone has any experience with them to share if they honor ...
how did you get offered the job? Read More
considering teaching English in China by loubeelou
Hello & good morning. My name is Lou, I'm 29 years old & am from the UK. I am considering taking the CELTA tefl course and moving to China to teach English this year. I'd like to teach at a University or adult level as I feel my ...
Hi ya Lou, I am also a fellow Brit living and working in a small city called Changde in Hunan province central south China. It is a pretty place. Growing all the time. The Capital city in Hunan is Changsha. I am north by 2 hours by bus. Changde is ... Read More
Brits in Istanbul - by drew1967
Just about to secure a new job in Istanbul. Would love to hear about British life in Istanbul. How do you get on? What did you not take with you, and wished you did?. The food The water Living in an apartment Air con or not? Living ...
Thank you Rahma, hoping to find a great school to work in. Am still searching. Read More
Brits in Istanbul - by drew1967
Just about to secure a new job in Istanbul. Would love to hear about British life in Istanbul. How do you get on? What did you not take with you, and wished you did?. The food The water Living in an apartment Air con or not? Living ...
Thanks for the reply, the teaching job has not come to fruitition , shame really was looking for the adventure and the culture in Istanbul. Read More
Teaching Job in Slovakia by teachajackie
Is it possible to get teaching jobs there in Slovakia? I am from the Philippines and currently teaching here in Shanghai, China.
Hey, Love Shanghai, awesome city isn't it?. Stayed in Shanghai on my transit in and out of China. East Nanjing lu. Ji`ang temple. Pudong was my favourite along with the old town areas. I really miss the city and the buzz you get from it. ... Read More
Brits in Istanbul - by drew1967
Just about to secure a new job in Istanbul. Would love to hear about British life in Istanbul. How do you get on? What did you not take with you, and wished you did?. The food The water Living in an apartment Air con or not? Living ...
A big thanks to you wanderlust, nice to see a point of view, as you`re living in Istanbul. Sounds a great place, to be, and of course to be street wise goes a long way. Food sure, love the med lifestyle, suit me fine. Its nice to get the vibe from ... Read More
Brits in Istanbul -
Just about to secure a new job in Istanbul. Would love to hear about British life in Istanbul. How do you get on? What did you not take with you, and wished you did?. The food The water Living in an apartment Air con or not? Living ... Read More
i need a friend who natively speak in english! by chaplin
hi guys, I live in Istanbul and i m looking for somebody that i can speak in english. But he/she must live in Istanbul, so we can meet. Because i cant speak fluently so practice will be help. i m waiting your feedbacks. thank you.
Hey, British guy, looking for friends for the not too distant future in Istanbul. I am about to secure a teaching job in 2015. Not long got back from China teaching. Currently in the UK, would be looking for Turkish-English friends just to catch ... Read More
me in Shanghai
I went to people park, hanged out there, made a shed loads of friends. Love Shanghai! Read More
Looking for a new appointment in Oman
Hey every one of the forum, British guy that has just come back to good "ole` blighty" (UK) after a teaching contract expired in China. I have experience in teaching oral and written plus grammar from ages up to 16 years of age. Mainly ... Read More
Any Brits in here? by jess and cheese
Dear all, I've just moved back from London because of my new job in Binjiang, Hangzhou. Having lived and worked in London for 3 years, I'm seriously nostalgic about London and missing all my friends in the UK. And stilton cheese! It would be ...
hey, from Saltash, living between ningbo and hangzhou. As to cheese, look for a local metro supermarket, they do have some imported cheese. I seem to be buying a lot of pizza in China to get my cheese fix. Read More
Need advice - How to book a flight from Shanghai to England? by drew1967
Hi every one, I need some advice. I currently live and work near Ningbo, but due to ill health, I need to return to the UK. I have a hip problem, in lots of pain. It only came on about two months ago, and been on pain killers day and night since, ...
Thanks James for the advice, no I have not chap, always thought if I was ever in deep do do, then sure I`d be in contact with them. for instance lost passports and such like. But all that is in order. As it was on medical grounds, it would of been ... Read More
Need advice - How to book a flight from Shanghai to England? by drew1967
Hi every one, I need some advice. I currently live and work near Ningbo, but due to ill health, I need to return to the UK. I have a hip problem, in lots of pain. It only came on about two months ago, and been on pain killers day and night since, ...
Ta rex, i have sorted a flight. its not until the 13th aug, and booked a hotel in shanghai for afew days too. all setup by a family member who sorted it for me. Thanks for the offer. Read More
Need advice - How to book a flight from Shanghai to England? by drew1967
Hi every one, I need some advice. I currently live and work near Ningbo, but due to ill health, I need to return to the UK. I have a hip problem, in lots of pain. It only came on about two months ago, and been on pain killers day and night since, ...
albenizkey Yesterday 06:15:24 book in ctrip, they can deliver the ticket to you door to door and then hand them the cash. Ctrip_____How do I pay for my flight? For international flight reservations, you may pay by credit card using our online ... Read More
Need advice - How to book a flight from Shanghai to England? by drew1967
Hi every one, I need some advice. I currently live and work near Ningbo, but due to ill health, I need to return to the UK. I have a hip problem, in lots of pain. It only came on about two months ago, and been on pain killers day and night since, ...
thanks for the advice, shall look into it. Read More
Need advice - How to book a flight from Shanghai to England?
Hi every one, I need some advice. I currently live and work near Ningbo, but due to ill health, I need to return to the UK. I have a hip problem, in lots of pain. It only came on about two months ago, and been on pain killers day and night since, ... Read More
22, female, UK, Moving to Beijing in September. Looking for friends! by britt_pearce
I am a happy go lucky, young british female coming from London, UK. I am moving to Beijing at the start of next month. I am hoping to make contact with some like minded people before I arrive. I will be moving on my own and studying at ...
Hi Britt, I live and work here in education, although south of Shanghai. Like you, was having big issues on what to take with me. I miss so much of my personal things. The things that remind of home. I am from Cornwall, and miss the surf. lol.. . ... Read More
any expats in Ningbo? by galy
Hello, I am moving soon to Ningbo, and I am wondering is there any expat community, or someone who can advise on basic things? Thanks :)
I live in Cixi, north of Ningbo, love this side of China. Read More
English guy new to SH, Looking for friends! by spoftea
Hello everyone! So I'm 25, from London, but have been living in Chile for over 1 year. I just moved here alone and have no friends ..... I would love to meet some new people to explore the city and hopefully make some great friends :D If you ...
Hi ya fellow Brit. Love ole Shanghai, sadly I am not in the city. Live due south, by about an hour. Have fun, do all the tourist bits, and be careful of the scams. East Nanjing road is full of it. Plenty to see and do, I was whizzing around on the ... Read More
Teachers Salary - Guangzhou by LisaM22
Hi Everyone, I'm looking to move to Guangzhou this summer to teach English. Can someone give me any advice on what kind of salary I can expect? I'd appreciate any advice on living in Guangzhou - living costs, is it difficult to make friends etc? ...
I teach ESL in China, around 9000rmb on 20-30 hours, private school, That's with a BA. TEFL. Native mature Brit. Good luck on you`re hunt. Another note, universities do pay less than a private gig. God knows why! That's China for you. As a ... Read More
Newbie in Lishui, Zhejiang and i can't find any foreigner here by annie_t
Hi friends in China I'm new to this town. I've been here for almost 2 months. The best thing which i like here is the fresh air compares to my back home. The point is i can't find any foreigners here except my co-workers who come from the same ...
I am in Cixi if any one is around me, be great to chat! coffee or something. Read More
Looking for flatmate at Jing'An Temple by felixzhuang
Hey there,I 've been seeking flatmates for the apartment i would like to move in.My name is Felix.I am a chinese and have been to visit europe few times.I m very open minded and internationl;)) Would like to find someone who is interested in ...
Jing an temple is lovely, I stayed at the greentree hotel for a week, before I headed off to Ningbo. Line 2. From here you can get mostly anywhere. Great part of the city. Was for me a great introduction to Shanghai. Funny ya know I miss shanghai.! ... Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
You forget, that any language is a form of communication. To send a message, then acknowledge that you have received it in syntax in return. its basics!. go past that, then you are a snob. This applies to ANY language, even computers. My point is ... Read More
NON NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS by china101
Hi you all, Is there anyone who can help me find a teaching job here in China? I have a Bachelor's degree in education. I got my first Z visa in 2011 because I passed the government requirements銆侷t is hard to find a teaching job recently ...
Hailey said, "I've always heard that speaking English is a hindrance in finding an English teaching job in China" I keep that in mind Angel, have a year to go here, all depends on if my school wants to keep me on next year. I suppose it boils down ... Read More
NON NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS by china101
Hi you all, Is there anyone who can help me find a teaching job here in China? I have a Bachelor's degree in education. I got my first Z visa in 2011 because I passed the government requirements銆侷t is hard to find a teaching job recently ...
How the heck can I disguise my Brit accent,.. stay drunk or continuously chew toffee. Regarding Translation in eye contact, If Angel was around me, it would say hell of a lot for sure ;) . How far from is Jinan from Zhejiang I wonder? Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
Then there was this! I was laughing so hard youtube.com/watch?v=uvpikUEIaLI Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
Says it all. youtube.com/watch?v=Z4Q3IUQHoX0 youtube.com/watch?v=wYmrg3owTRE Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
I totally disagree Bruv...Go on say "Aluminium". American English just pulls away from Natural English. almost, the point is a set of rules like anything I suppose. Would one want to sound like George Bush? But anyway, if you like a Brit over ... Read More
NON NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS by china101
Hi you all, Is there anyone who can help me find a teaching job here in China? I have a Bachelor's degree in education. I got my first Z visa in 2011 because I passed the government requirements銆侷t is hard to find a teaching job recently ...
Even us Native English speakers get the same problems with unscrupulous agents. I really do feel that a accredited recruiter that has a licence from the PRC would be a really great idea as a middleman company. Concrete links to the foreign related ... Read More
English Newbie in Xiaoshan, Hangzhou by Quickh00
Hi I've just moved from the UK to Xiaoshan, Hangzhou. I've come here to teach english with Disney English. I'm a country girl at heart so all these bright lights, smog and big buildings are a little overwhelming to be honest. I'm feeling pretty ...
Hey country bumkin, Cornish guy still in the UK, like you will be eloping to China this year. I take it you are in the east of china, Disney English? Now that is something that would be fun to do. How is life over there? Read More
driver license by amir197667
hi , is any body know about driver license test in china?
True!. I shall cross that Bridge when I get to it. Least I know what I`d be getting into. That is if I divert to Japan first. Least my Brit licence covers me there! Read More
driver license by amir197667
hi , is any body know about driver license test in china?
When said, I am not the only one who thinks that the UK licence walks all over the Chinese licence by a mile. When the world around it, has a international licence, China should be "international" too. Not all alone on the moon! And referring to ... Read More
driver license by amir197667
hi , is any body know about driver license test in china?
The culture as I understand it in China is exam biased, top marks, which in some way agree with, but that said this would be the beginning of you driving life. Practiced driving here in the UK for instance, has far more weight then sitting in class ... Read More
driver license by amir197667
hi , is any body know about driver license test in china?
Basically then it means what ever you do regardless , you are starting from scratch. How the hell do foreign truck drivers deliver goods in china?, stop at the border and dump it my the road side? imagine passenger foreign coaches taking holiday ... Read More
driver license by amir197667
hi , is any body know about driver license test in china?
at what cost? I am more curious about the licence it self. for instance, The car test just mean "car" only. Bike test mean "bike" only. Power output/weight restrictions etc... On my UK licence, I have Cat B (car) that gives me up 7.5 tone, that ... Read More
Violence in the fake market! Foreigners beware! by midway
My wife is Chinese and I'm a foreigner. I've been in Shanghai for almost 10 years. Yesterday we went to the buy presents in the "fake market" for gifts on Nanjing Rd. and Chongqing Rd. It's a 3 story building many foreigners go to to buy cheap ...
Can you not make a formal complaint to the government, regarding the attacks and the violence? Name the markets, perhaps to the Chinese government. this might stamp out this kind of business, as it will only damage relations between foreigners who ... Read More
Device privacy, trust, intrusion and the jealousy of vietnamese girls by SaigonSeamus
Hello all, 1st time poster, I'm Seamus and I've been in Vietnam about a year firstly motorbiking solo the length and breadth of the country now blissfully settled into ex-pat life in Saigon down near Phu My Hung. In the past few months I have ...
WOW! I be ok in VN, my British GF is like this all the time, lads, your not alone!..lol Read More
english teaching experiences in china by ancientpathos
Could anybody share the good, bad and ugly of teaching in china. I am attending a TESOL couse in Thailand next week and I am looking for information prior to committing.
I see you are in Hong Kong, How are you finding it compared to Shenzhen? for instance, Pay rates any different? Pupils any different to teach, culture difference's between China and HK. Nice to see expats living it and talking about it. Gives us ... Read More
looking for decent friends in Beijing!:) by smile_beijing
hi there, iam a female beijinger and i work near Jianguomen. Since i graduated from school, i rarely speak english. but i do love this language. so i hope i could find some friends here to pratice english with me. in return, id like to show u my ...
This is great, I shall be in Beijing in Feb-March 2014 teaching. I would be happy to join a group. I would be over sooner, but alas my job here in the UK doesn't end until Feb. So looking forward to China, will be my first visit. Although I have ... Read More
english teaching experiences in china by ancientpathos
Could anybody share the good, bad and ugly of teaching in china. I am attending a TESOL couse in Thailand next week and I am looking for information prior to committing.
Drew says "Godamit" Back on topic, any ESL experiences in which schools are not foreign teacher friendly. I mean like regarding attitudes, teaching standards, province and salary promises Etc. Perhaps a guide on very good schools to apply for. ... Read More
english teaching experiences in china by ancientpathos
Could anybody share the good, bad and ugly of teaching in china. I am attending a TESOL couse in Thailand next week and I am looking for information prior to committing.
Oi you young whipper snapper!, not got a note attached to my toe just yet saying "do not resuscitate" YOLO is what heard from a pair of teens saying between classes. Though I have a go at this new fab trend. CTODNT (cant train old dogs new tricks) ... Read More
english teaching experiences in china by ancientpathos
Could anybody share the good, bad and ugly of teaching in china. I am attending a TESOL couse in Thailand next week and I am looking for information prior to committing.
I am 46 with old school comprehensive English, don't let that put you off, I`m Hip! YOLO (you only live once) Read More
request abt teaching jobs by khalid05
hello , can u provide me with much information about travelling and job's opportunities in china ?? this is my e-mail: ezzouitnykhalid@gmail.com thank u very much in advance
Totally agree with Kris here. My own opinion is that English is just that, "English". British English is the benchmark for education around the world. When I was a child in school, there was many Welsh teachers, trying to wash the "accents" out of ... Read More
Looking to move to Shenzhen area, but employment a key
Hey I am 46, count me in. Would teach English all day!. Then stop for tea breaks..:) Read More
Top hiring sectors in Shenzhen by Julien
Hi, let聮s talk about job opportunities in Shenzhen. What are the top hiring sectors? And according to you, what are the most promising job sectors, which will keep creating jobs in Shenzhen? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Thanks Kris, love the insight to Shenzhen. Electronics! Language too? that's me! I`ve been sold! Read More
request abt teaching jobs by khalid05
hello , can u provide me with much information about travelling and job's opportunities in china ?? this is my e-mail: ezzouitnykhalid@gmail.com thank u very much in advance
I am a Brit, would love to teach English ESL perhaps. BA honours in English with History which I gained in 1994. Currently working part time for the NHS here good ol`e Blighty. Would love to teach for a few years. I hear good stories from ex-pats. ... Read More
we are looking for english or french speaking friends:)) by Olga Kazakova
hello, my kids (boys 5 and 3,5) and I we'll happy to meet new international friends for learning languages and spending weekends:) I speak Russian, English and a little bit French:)
Hey how is it going? I would love to teach English, I am currently living in the UK. Visited the Ukraine last year on my holidays. Loved the people, and how interested was the locals in learning English, was quite impressed in the enthusiasm. I ... Read More
Uk!!!! by katarina0305
Anybody from Uk living in slovakia????
szia....Brit here, living and working in Cornwall. Last year was in east Slovakia, Velke Kapusany for a long holiday with Slovak friends. I would move tomorrow if I could. I was offered a job ESL teaching English, but my Hungarian/Slovak is poor. So ... Read More
Staff wanted by jamesinromania
We looking for an administrator and a tele sales person. What is the going rate of pay here? Does anyone know of anyone looking for work? Must be able to speak good English and Romanian
I am still in the UK. Sadly my Romanian is poor. My English is great tho!. May I ask what sort of logistics are we talking about?. Could be heavy plant to furniture. Regards Drew Read More
English Speaking People in Bucharest by zam_ali
Hello Guys, Hope you are fine. Looking for english speaking people living in Bucharest Roamania and interested in friendship. lets share life experience in Romania. ZM
Will next year cri-xtina. Just thinking of the British winter ahead of me now. Damp cold, daytime to night time around 4.30pm. Oh...loverley-jubbly. Curious question for you, what is the winter like in Bucharest? Read More
Which small business is Gud to be start in Romania.. by mwaseem
helo. i m planing to move to Romania on Business visa, some one told me to make investment in taxi cabs, as it is rather gud business. or plz guide me the best business for expats to start in Romania. plz guid me....
own the market!..lol Microwave? oh no.. freshly cooked of course. Throw in a seagull on the roof. Walla instant success. Deep fried beer battered fish with Golden thick cut chips. yum! Read More
English Speaking People in Bucharest by zam_ali
Hello Guys, Hope you are fine. Looking for english speaking people living in Bucharest Roamania and interested in friendship. lets share life experience in Romania. ZM
Hi British guy here, On my holidays in April 2014, Starting in Slovakia and ending in Bucharest. Currently living and working in the UK for the NHS. I visited Romania last year and loved it. Boy I wish I could live here, the weather is great!. Food ... Read More
Which small business is Gud to be start in Romania.. by mwaseem
helo. i m planing to move to Romania on Business visa, some one told me to make investment in taxi cabs, as it is rather gud business. or plz guide me the best business for expats to start in Romania. plz guid me....
How about a fish & chip shop? food is always a good idea. Read More