The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers - 3. Teaching English In China and Living Abroad with Richelle Gamlam

3. Teaching English In China and Living Abroad with Richelle Gamlam

09/20/18 • 30 min

The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers

Richelle Gamlam is a serial expat, travel blogger and spicy food lover who has spent the last five years living in China and traveling around Asia.

For more stories and misadventures, be sure to check out her blog Adventures Around Asia where she writes about Asia off the beaten path.

During her time in China, Richelle taught and worked in many different capacities. As an oral English teacher she taught over 1,000 high school students at a Chinese public high school. She has also worked part-time at agencies teaching children, tutored pre-schoolers and even taught Business English to Chinese businessmen. Most recently she worked as a college counselor where she helped Chinese students get into U.S. universities.

Richelle has since quit her job to become a digital nomad exploring places, activities, and cultures most people miss in Asia.

In this episode we chat about:

What inspired Richelle to study abroad in Beijing and Xi’an
Why teach abroad programs may not be the right fit for you
What is the TEFL certification
Do you need the TEFL certification to teach English online
Types of teaching jobs in China
Salary ranges for teaching in China
Spicy foods to try in China

Resources Mentioned:

Do I Need a TEFL to Teach Abroad in China?

TEFL Promo Code- Get 30% off with promo code "SAVE30".

Teach Abroad Mini Course: Teaching in China Made Easy

China Job Board

Join Richelle's 3-Part Training Series.

Find a high paying job
Learn how to teach
Learn how to thrive in China

Join Richelle's Facebook Community: China Teach Abroad Community.

This group is for you if you:

Want to teach in China someday
Are in the process of applying for jobs in China
If you're already a teacher in China

Connect with Richelle:

Blog: https://www.adventuresaroundasia.com

Facebook: @adventuresaroundasia

Twitter: @adventures_asia

Instagram: @adventuresaroundasia

Richelle Gamlam is a serial expat, travel blogger and spicy food lover who has spent the last five years living in China and traveling around Asia.

For more stories and misadventures, be sure to check out her blog Adventures Around Asia where she writes about Asia off the beaten path.

Richelle has since quit her job to become a digital nomad exploring places, activities, and cultures most people miss in Asia.

In this episode we chat about:

What inspired Richelle to study abroad in Beijing and Xi’an
Why teach abroad programs may not be the right fit for you
What is the TEFL certification
Do you need the TEFL certification to teach English online
Types of teaching jobs in China
Salary ranges for teaching in China
Spicy foods to try in China

Resources Mentioned:

Do I Need a TEFL to Teach Abroad in China?

TEFL Promo Code- Get 30% off with promo code "SAVE30".

Teach Abroad Mini Course: Teaching in China Made Easy

China Job Board

Join Richelle's 3-Part Training Series.

Find a high paying job
Learn how to teach
Learn how to thrive in China

Join Richelle's Facebook Community: China Teach Abroad Community.

This group is for you if you:

Want to teach in China someday
Are in the process of applying for jobs in China
If you're already a teacher in China

Connect with Richelle:

Blog: https://www.adventuresaroundasia.com

Facebook: @adventuresaroundasia

Twitter: @adventures_asia

Instagram: @adventuresaroundasia

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SafetyWing for travel medical insurance in your home country or anywhere you travel.

Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.

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Knack Bags for stylish and functional backpacks perfect for weekend trips, business travel, or carry-on; laptop storage space and pack enough clothes for a 3-4 night trip.

Books Worth Reading

12 Trips In 12 Months by Jen Ruiz
Hues of Africa by Tiffany Heard
We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
Your Journey To Financial Freedom by Jamila Souffrant
Financially Lit by Jannese Torress

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