Ok so we’ve got some good news and some kinda not so good news! Let’s get the bad news over with first as some of our teachers have been contacting head office recently about this. We all know the frustrations of trying to send money home.

As some of our experienced teachers already know we get excited towards the end of the year as it means Spring Festival is approaching. Teachers get the chance to celebrate two New Years in China, January 1st and Chinese Spring Festival (CNY). This year,

There could well be a game changer afoot for all those learning Chinese. We understand many teachers transition to China with the intention of learning Chinese and perhaps taking HSK tests. Everyone is different in their ability and motivation to learn. W

So it’s about time we talk about China’s drinking culture and what you can expect from your local expat social scene. We’re going to tell you about the history of alcohol in China and the do’s and don’ts if you’re planning on wetting your whistle!

Here in Hangzhou you may be feeling a sharp coolness to the air. This means the long summer heat is finally over and winter is on its way. This week we’re going to tell our new arrivals in Zhejiang about the best ways to stay warm this winter.

September 2019, we meet new teachers from all over the world joined Echo. After academic training, orientation, medical check and all startup assistance, our new teachers are all ready to go.