Episode 31: Teaching in China, University Life, and Navigating Beijing

In this episode of the Language Vlog Podcast, I share some thoughts and insights into my transition back into classroom teaching in China, detailing my commute and living arrangements between Beijing’s Changping District and Shuangjing. I also talk about salary expectations for English teachers, the role of grammar knowledge in ESL teaching, and some common challenges of working at a university in China.

Additionally, I talk about how moving from remote work to in-person teaching has changed my daily routine and impacted creating videos for our YouTube channel. Plus, I take you inside a university cafeteria in China and discuss the experience of living in a hotel while teaching.

Finally, we take a moment to celebrate International Women’s Day in China and closing thoughts on future career possibilities beyond ESL teaching.

Transcripts here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-sDW4HyeAH9PssJp8kE6XWQduAHOXj7n?usp=sharing

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Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:51 Commuting and Living Arrangements in Beijing

06:14 Job Transition and YouTube Channel Updates

08:09 Teaching English in China: Salary and Grammar

22:01 Living in a Hotel and University Life

27:37 International Women's Day and Closing Remarks