Drew
@drew1967
English expat in China
Forum posts
56
Contacts
10
About me
English
Lives in changde
Speaks English - Native ------ Chinese - Basic
Registration: 22 October 2013
About
A mature guy that is working in the UK. Would be now open for a new appointment working either in Asia or the middle east from May 2025 Have a great personality, caring nature, a peoples person who is creative, energetic and fun to be around and loves teaching. I had great fun teaching young people. with new and fashionable uses of English.
Occupation
I am Employed. I am SEN School Transport for Logistics
Education
OE
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History and English
1992
My expat journey
changde, China
ESL teacher
London, China
Taking my time out with family
Not working right now
It my home
London, England
Current location,
On Holiday
Its home
Usually wet, and grey. Needing to get back to work in the sunshine.
Shanghai, China
teaching English, visiting some epic places.
Teacher
A fantastic City, very modern, great people, love this city.
going home, and leaving Shanghai behind.
England
Activity
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
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