willabroad
American expat in China
Forum posts
8
About me
American
Lives in Dongying
Registration: 08 March 2013
Why did you move to SH ? by JRE_China
Everyone has a story to tell and rarely people are there to listen to them. I have always wondered that why someone takes a step to move across the ocean to a new country. I have done it but wonder if people have same feelings and problems?
My reply is more addressed to Shanghai specifically rather than another country, When I came to China, I came to a small town/village in China which is considered a district of a city ... even though it is an hour away and no urban communities ... Read More
Life in SONGJIANG, Shanghai by Laura Foti
Hi! Is there anyone living in Songjiang?
Do you live closer to line 9, 12, or 1 ... or another one? I live in XinZhuang which is near enough to SongJiang, Songjiang is quite out there but does have some Western places. Read More
From Jamaica to Shanghai
Yes you'll be able to find flour and potatoes, and to calm you, you'll have to pick what kind of potatoes and flour, so no worries there. China is heavy into produce markets, you'll find them everywhere, on the street, in a store, in a ... Read More
Is Shanghai a good choice? by ehi_ale
Hi everybody, I'm Ale, 32, italian, and I'm planning to go to China for three months. I'll be there with my girlfriend, who's chinese and is going to work as an intern. I'm planning, but I'm not yet completely sure! ...
1. Shanghai is a great place to learn Mandarin,, while some people have an accent, as all cities, even villages, when you take a Mandarin course you won't have to worry about someone teaching you the accent rather than the true Mandarin. There ... Read More
Tefl Teacher to be
I believe it sounds a bit low, but could you tell us more about it. For example, for a training center, it is low, but for a university, it may be average or above average. Usually Universities don't pay to make one rich, but there is the prestige ... Read More
A pleasure to meet you by willabroad
Hello, My name is Will and Iam currently teaching ESL in China. I am with my partner and we are looking for a new job, and also might look to find more about the region and those around us on this forum once we get one. We don't have degrees, but ...
First and formost, apologies for the belated replies, I have been busy. Thank you Harmonie for your direction, I have not yet made a profile for a job, but will do so in the near future, and have since posting, decided to look elsewhere in China, ... Read More
A pleasure to meet you
Hello, My name is Will and Iam currently teaching ESL in China. I am with my partner and we are looking for a new job, and also might look to find more about the region and those around us on this forum once we get one. We don't have degrees, but ... Read More