Day in the Life Of an English Teacher in China

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Finally back with another video after taking over a year and a half off. Over the years I have had some people ask me about what day to day life is like here in Guangzhou. In this video I will just take you through a typical weekday here in Guangzhou China. If you are planning on coming to China to teach English you may find this video interesting. I know there are some people that may be intimidated by leaving their home country to come to China to work but you will see in this video just how normal and similar life here is to back home.

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@Hulalulatallulahoop2 8 месяцев назад

Yay, it's great to see you back!!! Buffy has shot up...she's grown a lot since your last video!! I'm glad all is well in Guangzhou with restrictions, etc...not going to lie but I was worried by your absence. Welcome back!!!

@thefitxpat382 8 месяцев назад

Thank you. Yeah she's growing up so quickly. Things are much better here now. Things are back to normal. I'm going to try to put out at least one new video every week or every two weeks

@ReturnOfWilderness 7 месяцев назад

Great video Taylor I'll watch the new uploads - I'm moving to Zhuji in February to teach at a Primary School. Interesting to see you're at an anytime fitness as I currently train in one at the UK. My first plan will be to setup my kitchen and find a decent gym. This looks like the type of routine I will have although I will have no office hours so just turn up before classes.

@thefitxpat382 7 месяцев назад

cool man. Yeah anytime fitness is great its one of the few decent 24 hour gyms in Guangzhou.

@doyleandfurnham5366 8 месяцев назад

Agree, currently here for canton fair. Watching all your past videos

@thefitxpat382 8 месяцев назад

Cheers. I hope you enjoy your time in Guangzhou

@jotk9440 6 месяцев назад

Welcome back mr Taylor 🙋

@thefitxpat382 6 месяцев назад

Thank you 🙏

@adambb22 7 месяцев назад

It would be great to see a tour off your new apartment

@thefitxpat382 5 месяцев назад

It's such a mess right now 😂. but maybe in the future I could do that one

@BrianWelch-kj9qs Месяц назад

The Concrete Confessional blog guy wrote a hilarious article called "I Was Simon Song" about teaching / doing higher ed consulting for the children of China's rich and famous. He talks about the ominous political changes, too, but in a pretty balanced way. Worth checking out, for sure

@thefitxpat382 Месяц назад

Thanks I’ll look into it

@johnyyffeng-fs9xm Месяц назад

可能哦，主要是西方国家的造谣诬蔑中国太多了，现在外国人在中国受到的礼遇比以前差很远。以前中国对外国人非常友好，现在情况变了。都是拜BBC，CNN，Foxnews等所赐

@johnyyffeng-fs9xm Месяц назад

Maybe, it is mainly due to the fact that Western countries have made too many rumors and slandered China, and now foreigners are treated far more less as good as before in China. China used to be very friendly to foreigners, but now things are changing. Thanks to the disgrace done by the BBC,CNN,Foxnews, etc and by western politicians.

@C3TheCollywoodLife 8 месяцев назад

Let's go! Cant wait to collab when I get back.

@thefitxpat382 8 месяцев назад

Looking forward to it

@jotk9440 6 месяцев назад

2 guys that did interesting GZ vlogs. Wish you both well.

@arleenhennessey4047 3 месяца назад

What area of Guangzhou are you in? It looks nice! Glad things are going well for you. It's awesome you've been in China this long 🙂

@thefitxpat382 3 месяца назад

I live in the tianhe district of Guangzhou

@gregmcqueen4540 Месяц назад

Hi, how many English training schools are now open?

@cigarguyh 5 месяцев назад

Yes! Anytime Fitness is awesome 😎

@thefitxpat382 5 месяцев назад

Yeah. one of very few 24/hour gyms in Guangzhou

@Jojo-vv9ue 4 месяца назад

Two hours lunch break is great

@thefitxpat382 4 месяца назад

yes it definitely is 😂

@user-py4fh6dc9q 10 дней назад

Great video! How much do shared bikes cost per day?

@thefitxpat382 7 дней назад

For the shared bikes you pay every time you use one. It's 1.5rmb per time. so about 20-25 cents

@doyleandfurnham5366 8 месяцев назад

Top 5 restaurants I can visit here in Liede?

@Ohmygawdddde 5 месяцев назад

Hi just a quick question is Cantonese or mandarin spoken in gaungzhou. Which is more commonly used?

@thefitxpat382 5 месяцев назад

The local people that are from Guangzhou or Guangdong province will speak Cantonese but usually can all speak mandarin as well and people from outside of the province speak mandarin. It's more useful to learn mandarin because its nice widely used

@reallifetony 8 месяцев назад

🔥🔥🔥

@thefitxpat382 8 месяцев назад

🍻 🍻

@user-rf4os7mj9k 5 месяцев назад

I'm currently teaching in South Korea. Looking to move to China this year. Could you recommend any good agents you may know of? Thanks

@thefitxpat382 5 месяцев назад

If you want to contact agents here in China the best way is through WeChat. if you do not have WeChat you should download it and create an account because you will not be able to do much of anything here without it. my WeChat ID is TaylorF87 add it and I can send you contact cards for a few agents I know

@maneil9297 5 месяцев назад

🎉🎉🎉

@Botman_Rubthem 6 месяцев назад

Hi, I’m a teacher from Canada in Shenzhen. Looks like we have a lot in common my friend. I’m looking for a job to transfer to in Guangzhou, if you could share any good contacts or agents that could help me out would be greatly appreciated. Keep it real ❤

@thefitxpat382 6 месяцев назад

Hey. Sure I know one or two agents that might be able to help. You can add my WeChat TaylorF87

@gregmcqueen4540 Месяц назад

You found help? I know someone who can place you and it’s extremely quick

@user-py4fh6dc9q 10 дней назад

$11.00 for ALL OF THAT FOOD???😮 @05:12 In America we'd pay about $30 EASILY...

@thefitxpat382 7 дней назад

Yeah. The cost of food over here is definitely much nicer than back in America for sure.

@amineelamraoui3046 4 дня назад

Hello .. Enjoyed your video. Are non English native speaker teachers also are allowed to teach English in China. I have a bachelor degree in English language and a 2 year teaching experience in a primary school.

@thefitxpat382 3 дня назад

If you have a degree and the work experience as well as a tefl certification you can get a job as a teacher if you are non native speaking

@amineelamraoui3046 3 дня назад

@@thefitxpat382 Thanks bro.

@Kyuestma 4 месяца назад

❤

@penhdog2207 5 месяцев назад

I really enjoyed that. Is it dog friendly where you live? Can you walk your dog in parks there?

@thefitxpat382 5 месяцев назад

Yes it's fairly dog friendly. Many people have dogs in the area that I live in. However most parks they do not allow people to take their pets into unfortunately. They do have parks specifically for pets though.

@penhdog2207 5 месяцев назад

@@thefitxpat382 Thanks so much for replying. Yeah, I'm in Vietnam with my dog thinking of the move .

@thefitxpat382 5 месяцев назад

@@penhdog2207 no problem. Anytime

@beaulong 4 месяца назад

You have a super easy schedule. Are they still paying 100 rmb for teachers there an hour?

@thefitxpat382 4 месяца назад

😂 its significantly more these days

@ForeverUnboxing 6 месяцев назад

I’ve been interested of trying to teach for a while now. Any recommendations on where to look? I’ve read some horrible experiences. I have a bachelor degree and 150 hour TEFL certificate.

@thefitxpat382 6 месяцев назад

Definitely give it a try. You may really enjoy it. You will never know until you try. I’ve only ever been in Guangzhou. Was supposed to come for 6 months in 2014 now I’ve been here nearly 10 years. If you are considering China try to get into one of the big cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen or Shanghai. If you like warmer weather all year then consider Guangzhou or Shenzhen in the south. If you would like more of 4 seasons then consider Shanghai or Beijing.

@ForeverUnboxing 6 месяцев назад

@@thefitxpat382 Thanks for the response. Any websites to search for positions?

@teedee1170 Месяц назад

Would you mind sharing how to secure a teaching job in China?

@thefitxpat382 Месяц назад

Hello the best thing to do is look online www.eslcafe.com. you can browse and see of any openings available. They can also help to get you in contact with recruiters. You will then need to have your degree notarized and then authenticated by the Chinese consulate in your home country as well as complete a criminal record check and also have it notarized then authenticated by the Chinese consulate in your country.

@juliesshhhhhhhhiiiii 3 месяца назад

Hello! I've been teaching English in Korea for a year now. I'm curious about the approximate monthly salary for native English teachers (from the US, UK, Australia, etc.) in China and whether accommodation expenses are covered.

@thefitxpat382 2 месяца назад

Hello the salary can range between 25000-35000 rmb or even more depending on qualifications . As for accommodation it depends on the school. Some schools will provide it.

@ihaveaidsish 2 месяца назад

Money seems pretty decent. Do you save a bit?

@shanewall9092 2 месяца назад

@@ihaveaidsish If you’re a qualified teacher in your home country you’ll earn significantly more than 35000 before tax. International schools in China all offer either accomodation or an accomodation allowance plus many other benefits. I’ve been teaching for 28 years, 20 in Australia and 8 in China. Oh and yes you can save a LOT - on average I save 3000-4000 AUD each month.

@johnyyffeng-fs9xm Месяц назад

@@ihaveaidsishsave money no doubt in china, a huge. china is very low expense in life. your question is a joke. 我是中国人😅😅😅

@ihaveaidsish 2 месяца назад

Great lifestyle tho man. I've been offered a role there too so I think ill take it

@thefitxpat382 Месяц назад

Do it

@mixedmartialmarxist 3 месяца назад

Hello! I have a Bachelor’s degree and will be getting my TEFL soon. I would love to move to China, but have become a bit hesitant because I’ve heard some other english teachers in China saying that the future for foreigners in this field isn’t looking very bright considering recent policy shifts regarding training centers, as well as the general sentiment not wanting foreigners there anymore. is there any truth to this?

@thefitxpat382 3 месяца назад

Hello. Yes it’s true about the training centres. However if you have a degree and tefl you could get a job at a normal school. Trust me it’s much better than a training centre anyways. Monday to Friday and all of the Chinese holidays off with pay.

@mixedmartialmarxist 3 месяца назад

@@thefitxpat382 Will do! Thank you for the info

@ilikeit9894 3 месяца назад

Can one maybe work there for atleast 10 years??

@nigelwright7979 6 месяцев назад

Next time you sip on a beer, do it in slow mo 😂

@thefitxpat382 6 месяцев назад

After I finish dry January. I’ll definitely do that for a change.

@iyansetiadi1986 8 месяцев назад

What do you do for off days?

@thefitxpat382 8 месяцев назад

off days usually just spend time with my daughter or I'm at the pub with friends. There are a lot of good bars and restaurants in Guangzhou.

@penhdog2207 2 месяца назад

Could you please do a video on teacher salaries in China in 2024? Especially ESL ? There seems to be an extreme lack of you tube videos on this for some reason.

@thefitxpat382 2 месяца назад

sure I could. I'll try to get it done within the next week or 2.

@penhdog2207 2 месяца назад

@@thefitxpat382 wow! Thanks that would be so awesome!!!!

@penhdog2207 2 месяца назад

@@thefitxpat382 personally I'm interested in info on salary etc for native English speaker with degree +CELTA and experienced in 2024.

@JalomMatia Месяц назад

@@penhdog2207 between 20-30k

@penhdog2207 27 дней назад

@@thefitxpat382Hey @thefirexpat382 ! I'm eagerly awaiting your video on ESL teacher salaries in China , 2024. It would be a good video, there, weirdly, doesn't seem to be many videos on this.

@chris.nanite 4 месяца назад

Does your school mind your tattoo's? I'm going to Shenzhen pretty soon to teach English and I'm very curious if the schools mind if your tattoo's are showing.

@JalomMatia Месяц назад

they don't mind, but better to wear long-sleeves.

@iamtigslmao 4 месяца назад

你狗是漂亮🤩

@PrashanthReddy8 7 месяцев назад

Hello need an connection. I am Indian looking for Physical Education Teacher job in China.. Need your help for the process. Could u explain please?

@thefitxpat382 7 месяцев назад

Hey buddy. Do you have WeChat? If so. I can add you and refer you to some job agents that might be able to help you.

@JalomMatia Месяц назад

you won't get a job teaching that. can you teach maths or physics? that is your only option.

@kamilsynowiec3936 2 месяца назад

Hi, I have bachelor degree in Computer Science and currently doing TEFL course. I am also thinking of doing CELTA. Is it worth it? Would you be able to introduce me to any recruiter or school please? 🙏🏻 I have a wechat

@JalomMatia Месяц назад

120 hour TEFL is essential, but CELTA is good. you should get jobs teaching maths or physics if you can. better salary than ESL. more in demand.

@ajsamp7462 6 месяцев назад

How much is your gym membership?

@thefitxpat382 6 месяцев назад

This gym is 3500rmb for a one year membership. However I buy what they call their “night card” it’s 900rmb for 5 months and can only be used between 9:30pm and 9:30am. I usually go to the gym no later than 6:00am so for me it was a better deal. I save quite a bit of money this way.

@JalomMatia Месяц назад

Asahi is one of the best world beers

@thefitxpat382 Месяц назад

it's one of my favourite

@rowdysanam302 Месяц назад

i am from pakistan.interested english teaching job in china.but not to know how to apply

@JalomMatia Месяц назад

you will not get a job. if you are lucky, you can get a part time job in a kindergarten if you have a few years experience and qualifications.

@rowdysanam302 Месяц назад

@@JalomMatia why i have done B.s in English literature and also have 2 years of Teaching experience

@JalomMatia Месяц назад

@@rowdysanam302 because you are not a Native English Speaker.

@thefitxpat382 Месяц назад

It is quite difficult to get a job as an English teacher in China these days if you are not a native English speaker. www.eslcafe.com check out this website and look at the job board. You may be able to find something

@lldjwhyteell 5 месяцев назад

You at an English Center or an International School?

@thefitxpat382 5 месяцев назад

I work for a Hong Kong school. We’re technically not an international school but we have kids from Japan, Korea, Russia, Turkey and the U.K.

@lldjwhyteell 5 месяцев назад

Ah nice! I’ve been over in Ho Chi Minh City since 2013 doing this. It’s great, visited China but Vietnam is where it’s at for me!

@thefitxpat382 5 месяцев назад

@@lldjwhyteell cool. I’m hoping to get to Vietnam for a holiday within the next few years. I’ve never been

@robharris5467 Месяц назад

any teaching uni level?

@thefitxpat382 Месяц назад

Yes that is possible if you have the right qualifications.

@robharris5467 Месяц назад

@@thefitxpat382 My question was a bit terse. What I wanted to find out is if YOU had ant experience/tips to pass on about Chinese unis.

@thefitxpat382 Месяц назад

@@robharris5467 oh ok sorry. No I don't.

@nicagumarang8 3 месяца назад

Requirements for applying english teacher thanks

@thefitxpat382 3 месяца назад

Bachelors degree and TEFL certification. Two years minimum work experience is preferred but not required.

@nicagumarang8 3 месяца назад

@@thefitxpat382 thank you so much sir

@shawnli9284 Месяц назад

@@thefitxpat382I thought gov won’t provide visa if no 2 years work exp

@shawnli9284 Месяц назад

@@thefitxpat382and if I want to teach a subject, say science or history, what kind of certification would be required? Thanks man.

@JalomMatia Месяц назад

@@shawnli9284 if no 2 years exp, then need the 120 hour TEFL.

@Antbeast23 15 часов назад

Wow you don’t teach much classes compared to other pretty chill just need to wake up early lol

@thaha2076 4 месяца назад

Is there any teacher in china? Right now indians

@nigelwright7979 6 месяцев назад

Could of tied the bin bag up for better hygiene, apart from that good video

@thefitxpat382 6 месяцев назад

No point. They people that work for the building would just be tearing it open later in the morning. They have people that sort through the trash to check for recyclables.

@nigelwright7979 6 месяцев назад

@@thefitxpat382 Lead by example. Even if the problem doesn't get fixed at least you know you have standards. Plus your a family man, so it's a better example to set to your children.

@johnyyffeng-fs9xm Месяц назад

u get up too early in the morning😂😂😂

@thefitxpat382 Месяц назад

gotta get to the gym before work otherwise I won't end up going

@Oumaimanajlae23 3 месяца назад

Heeey thank u for video❤️ I just wanna ask u . Can I teach English in china I have my degree(English) and Tefl . Btw m Moroccan so can I teach there?🥹

@thefitxpat382 3 месяца назад

If you have a degree and TeFL you should still be able to teach in China as far as I know. I know a few non native teachers legally teaching in China

@Oumaimanajlae23 3 месяца назад

@@thefitxpat382 ooh thank u so much❤️❤️🙏🏻

@ilikeit9894 3 месяца назад

Can one maybe work there for atleast 10 years??

@thefitxpat382 2 месяца назад

yes of course

@ilikeit9894 3 месяца назад

Can one maybe work there for atleast 10 years??

@thefitxpat382 2 месяца назад

yes. I know people that have been working here 15-20 years