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Yunnan Part One

By yorkenglishschools
October 24, 2018
China,Travel

Yunnan Part 1: Lijiang – Jade Peak Monastery – Yuhu

With 9 days free from work, two of my friends and I decided to check a mutual China travel goal off our lists: Yunnan province. We were particularly intrigued by descriptions of a small Tibetan village in the far Northwest corner of the province called Yubeng. Located in a valley between snowy mountains, and adjacent to a sacred waterfall and glacial lake, it required a full day’s hike in and out, which sounded just the right amount of off-the-beaten-path.

Career Progression at York English

By yorkenglishschools
October 18, 2018
Career,ESL/TEFL

Career opportunities here at York English come in many different forms. Whether you want to develop as a teacher, progress into management, join our Education team, or take on external training, we have plenty of opportunities to pursue.

6 Absolute Must-Have Apps for Travel in China

By yorkenglishschools
September 28, 2018
China,Teacher Blogs,Tips,Travel

Due to the language barrier and cultural differences from the West, the prospect of visiting China is intimidating and often overwhelming to many would-be travelers. Thanks to smartphones, translation programs, and increased access to apps that were once exclusively Chinese, it has never been easier for foreign travelers to explore this ancient and diverse country. Download these 6 must-have apps for travel in China before boarding your flight (your app store may or may not work without a VPN in China) and you’ll be able to communicate, navigate, book flights, trains, and hotels, and make purchases with ease.

Vegan Food Tour of Chengdu

By yorkenglishschools
September 21, 2018
Teacher Blogs,Travel,Vegetarianism

One of my favourite things about travelling is getting to explore a culture through food. When you are vegan in place like China, this can be a little daunting. Fortunately, if you go to the right cities you can manage to find places. Here is my vegan food tour of Chengdu!

What to Pack When Moving to China | Top 10 things I’m glad I brought with me

By yorkenglishschools
September 1, 2018
Expat Life,Teacher Blogs

Deciding what to pack for moving to China was difficult, it has to fit in just two suitcases and a carry-on, it can’t exceed 120lbs total, and I’ll be here at least a year! Some things are obvious – clothes, a camera, a laptop. But how to use that last bit of spare space in the suitcase wisely? What to pack when moving to China – these are the top 10 things I’m glad I decided to bring!

Interview with Bryce

By yorkenglishschools
August 24, 2018
Expat Life,Interviews,Teaching

My name is Bryce. I’m from the United States. Following my time at York from 2011 to 2014, I went back to school to obtain a master’s degree in clinical psychology and I am currently a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology.