If you are a teacher and you have an adventurous spirit, you may want to consider teaching English in China. This is an exciting time to be in China, its' government is slowly moving towards democracy; and some of the most prolific thinkers are coming out of this country.

Teaching English in China can be one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences you may ever have. There are a few things to remember before you travel to China (after all it is a foreign country and their laws and customs are different) but with a little know- how you will have a safe and successful teaching experience.

First, do your research on the country itself. This is easy to do with all of the research materials available today: look on the web, go to your local library, and your local book store. While at your book store, make sure you pick up a map of China (available in the travel section) and a book on conversational Chinese and/or a Chinese to English language book.

China is a Communist nation; so have your I's dotted and your T's crossed before you even enter their border. Make sure that your passport, visa, and teaching contract are in place and legitimate. The Chinese government will not accept a teaching contract that does not have a red stamp on it; so make sure that the school or university you are teaching for is able to provide you an original contract with a red stamp before you leave your country.

Make sure that you know the Chinese laws before your travel. Remember that they do not have as much freedom of speech as what we have here in the West. People who wish to teach English in China should keep this in mind when traveling throughout the country.

Do your research on the school or university you will be working for. You can do this easily by researching the school on the web. Be sure to ask if the school has heat, air condition and running water (these things are considered commodities in China and not necessities).

Think about the part of the country you want to be in while you teach English in China; the south is known for its' mild winters and the north for its' beautiful beaches. You may wish to avoid the northeast, unless you really want to rough it ( this region is the least developed region in China).

Be aware of scams and bogus schools just trying to make a quick buck. Again, this can be done by spending a few hours of your time doing research on the web. Better still, contact your country's embassy in China and/or the Chinese embassy located in your country.

Teaching English in China requires a lot of preparation and know how. Make sure that your paperwork is in order, that you know the region, you should know the laws and customs, and make sure your know where your countries Embassy is located at in China. This is probably the most exciting time in history to be in this beautiful country; and you will be teaching the leaders of tomorrow.

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