Hello and welcome to this week's newsletter!This week saw us post two long form videos to the channel, one of which we shot a couple months ago during the Spring Festival. Another video discusses whether or not it's worth it to go overseas to teach,...

Episode 33 takes us to Beijing in the midst of the Spring time flower bloom. The peach blossoms are out (and now blown away) and the cherry blossoms will be here soon. (But the weather's nice so it's a good time to travel here if you're thinking abou...

Xairete! Zao! Nihao! Welcome!This week's newsletter arrives at the real beginning of Spring as the flowers are now in bloom, the weather has warmed up, and we're finally in a good routine with the new work schedule.If you're new here, welcome aboard...

Episode 32 of the Language Vlog podcast we talk about some of the essential APPs you need if you want to live in China (and some if you want to travel through the country). We also talk about finding a job overseas teaching English, be it in China or...

Hello and welcome!This week covers some of the APPs you need to survive in China, how to find an English teaching job, and my own first impressions of being back in the classroom. There’s also a look at a classic sci-fi novel, daily commutes in Beiji...

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 arrangem...

Hello and welcome to this week's newsletter!Listen to the latest podcast episode Available on Libsyn, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTubeA much more productive week in terms of videos published. This week covers teaching English abroad, living in Ch...

In Episode 30 of the Language Vlog Podcast, we take a look at a recent "progress report" on my Mandarin Chinese studies and whether or not it's a feasible idea to create videos (in my broken Chinese) directed at a Chinese audience. Would people like...

This Week: Language Checks, Teaching in China, and MoreListen to the latest podcast episode Available on Libsyn, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTubeThis week features a new Chinese language check, a look into teaching English in China, a Chinese idi...

In Episode 29 of the Language Vlog Podcast, we review some of the videos we've posted to the YouTube channel lately, including a brief look at Ne Zha 2, the latest animated film that's hitting cinemas throughout China. We look at the mythology behind...

Episode 28 of the Language Vlog Podcast! Job changing in China! Returning to the classroom after years of remote work?! What does this shift mean, and how does it impact personal routines and career goals? We also look into the future of language lea...

In this episode of the Language Vlog Podcast, we visit one of Beijing’s Spring Festival Temple Fairs, exploring the lively atmosphere, traditional foods, and the unique experience of being a foreigner in China during this festive time. From the crowd...

In this episode of the Language Vlog Podcast, we travel out to Harbin, China’s premier winter getaway, famous for its impressive Ice and Snow Festival. We explore the colourful ice sculptures, massive snow carvings, and the city’s unique blend of Rus...

In Episode 25 of the Language Vlog Podcast, we explore the ripple effects of the TikTok and CapCut bans in the U.S., leading to an influx of "TikTok refugees" on the Chinese app Xiaohongshu. We also dive into the nuances of this distinctly Chinese pl...

In Episode 24 of the Language Vlog Podcast, we look at change and exploring what drives people to move jobs, cities, or even countries, especially as expats. The episode reflects on the challenges of transitioning to new environments and discusses th...