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Roadtrip out West

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Is this normal? Have I been unknowingly ripped off several times?

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Where did the dressing up as ethnic minorities come from?

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China's 'golden years'

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Driving

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Why aren't foreigners allowed to visit Tibet without a guide?

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Therapy

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Where to find trekking routes for Western Sichuan / Northern Yunnan?

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Taobao or wholesale markets?

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Does the "have to accept foreigners" law apply to spas/bathhouses or only hotels?

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Why is every praise of China a comparison?

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Why is deepseek not allowed to talk about Changsha?

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What do you respond when people ask about your salary?

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Should I take a bad job just for the experience?

This is a subreddit created for certified and qualified teachers* who teach in international schools - wherever they may be. This is a place to share information and discuss issues related to teaching in international schools. **Qualified teachers: possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree and a teaching certification. Newbies to the career should read the wiki or join us in the Newbie Question thread recurring every Monday. Questions that are already addressed in the wiki will be deleted.

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Man brutally beats woman in Shenzhen

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Where is the most peaceful place you've found in China?

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Should I just call it quits?

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Fuck "make up" work days

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Deworming

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This Chinese Harry Potter collection is split into 20 equally-sized books rather than the traditional 7

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Aww, cripes. I didn't know I'd have to write a description. How many words is that so far, like a hundred? Soooo, yeah. Mildly interesting stuff. Stuff that interests you. Mildly. It's in the name, ffs.

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Why do Chinese people often hide their face in photos?

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The job, the location, or the money?

Questions and discussion about everything related to Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) around the world.

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Do Chinese parents discourage their kids from smoking?

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I've gotten too comfortable being alone

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Those who are currently applying for teaching jobs in the Aug/Sep '25 intake; can you share what offers you are receiving below

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