Sinopsis
Shining humour, love and light on Chinese life. For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun!Join our international team for an inside look into Chinese life as foreigners living, working, crying and laughing in China with family, children and friends.A light hearted insight into all things good and bad with a little bit of extra wit added on top. With regular special guests from across China and creative educational games thrown in for fun, this podcast is a must for those interested in learning more about the middle kingdom or just wanting a good giggle. China Jedi is not a political movement or nationalistic front to spread the religion of the Jedi. It is for "normal" people, talking about "normal" things, answering "normal" questions to feel and be less "normal". Tune in, turn on and may the smile be with you!
Episodios
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China Jeducation: E39 – Drew Reichard (ESL Teacher)
07/03/2020 Duración: 33minIn this episode, China Jeducation interviews TEACH-NOW graduate Mr Drew Reichard, an ESL Teacher at MEF International School, Izmir, Turkey, focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related! To contact Drew directly, please email drewreichard@gmail.com or view his LinkedIn profile page. If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. China Jedi Podcasts: For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!
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China Jeducation: E38 – Jean-Loup Francois (MYP Design Teacher & Personal Project Coordinator)
15/02/2020 Duración: 43minIn this episode, China Jeducation interviews TEACH-NOW graduate Mr Jean-Loup Francois, a MYP Design Teacher and Personal Project Coordinator at Gyeonggi Suwon International School, Suwon, South Korea, focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related! To contact Jean-Loup directly, please email francoisj@gsis.sc.kr or view his LinkedIn profile page. If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. China Jedi Podcasts: For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!
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China Jeducation: E37 –Things I Wish I Knew Before Teaching in China
01/02/2020 Duración: 34minIn this episode, China Jeducation interviews Mr Andy Christian, Data Researcher at Teach-Now Graduate School of Education, Washington D.C, USA. They discuss his life growing up in China through his tweens and teens, his experience of teaching at a Chinese university and what he wish he knew but didn't before entering the classroom! Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related! TEACH-NOW is an accredited, state-approved, online teacher preparation program offering both teacher certification and Master's of Education degrees. Since it started in March 2013 it has enrolled over 4,000 teacher candidates in over 130 countries all over the World. If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/
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China Jeducation: E36 –The Story of Teach Now (Dr Emily Feistritzer) Part 2
18/01/2020 Duración: 39minIn this episode (Part 2/2), China Jeducation interviews Dr Emily Feistritzer, Founder and CEO of Teach Now Inc. and the Teach-Now Graduate School of Education. They discuss her life growing up including her time as a Catholic Nun, how she started and grew TEACH-NOW into a million dollar education business and where she sees it heading in the future. Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related! TEACH-NOW is an accredited, state-approved, online teacher preparation program offering both teacher certification and Master's of Education degrees. Since it started in March 2013 it has enrolled over 4,000 teacher candidates in over 130 countries all over the World. If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link:
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China Jeducation: E35 –The Story of Teach Now (Dr Emily Feistritzer) Part 1
04/01/2020 Duración: 48minIn this episode (Part 1/2), China Jeducation interviews Dr Emily Feistritzer, Founder and CEO of Teach Now Inc. and the Teach-Now Graduate School of Education. They discuss her life growing up including her time as a Catholic Nun, how she started and grew TEACH-NOW into a million dollar education business and where she sees it heading in the future. Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related! TEACH-NOW is an accredited, state-approved, online teacher preparation program offering both teacher certification and Master's of Education degrees. Since it started in March 2013 it has enrolled over 4,000 teacher candidates in over 130 countries all over the World. If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link:
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China Jeducation: E34 –What is Teach Now?
09/12/2019 Duración: 55minIn this episode, China Jeducation interviews Ms Flora Dakas, Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Enrollment at Teach-Now Graduate School of Education, Washington D.C, USA. They discuss in depth, exactly what is Teach-Now and the many benefits it has to offer, focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related! If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. China Jedi Podcasts: For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!
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China Jeducation: E33 –Vanessa Jencks (Grade 1 Elementary)
03/12/2019 Duración: 34minIn this episode, China Jeducation interviews TEACH-NOW graduate Mrs Vanessa Jencks, a Grade 1 Elementary Teacher at Sanya Foreign Language School, Hainan, China, focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related! To contact Vanessa directly, please email vanessa.jencks@gmail.com or view her LinkedIn profile page. If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 discount off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. China Jedi Podcasts: For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!
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China Jeducation: E32 – Harrow’s Asia Expansion (Michael Farley) Part 2
20/11/2019 Duración: 49minIn this episode (Part 2/2), China Jeducation interviews Mr Michael Farley, Group Director of Group Operations for Harrow International Education. They discuss Harrow's ambitious strategy and plans to provide a prestigious "Harrow education" to all parts of China, including the launch of their new Innovation Leadership Academies and Little Lions Childhood Development Centres. Michael Farley has been a headmaster for over 20 years and provides a key insight into the Chinese education sector, the challenges and opportunities Harrow have encountered, are facing and will ensue. Most importantly, you will learn what types of teachers Harrow International are looking to recruit, tips for professional success, the magic "70/30" curriculum formula and much, much more. China Jedi Podcasts: For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May
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China Jeducation: E31 – Harrow’s Asia Expansion (Michael Farley) Part 1
16/11/2019 Duración: 45minIn this episode (Part 1/2), China Jeducation interviews Mr Michael Farley, Group Director of Group Operations for Harrow International Education. They discuss Harrow's ambitious strategy and plans to provide a prestigious "Harrow education" to all parts of China, including the launch of their new Innovation Leadership Academies and Little Lions Childhood Development Centres. Michael Farley has been a headmaster for over 20 years and provides a key insight into the Chinese education sector, the challenges and opportunities Harrow have encountered, are facing and will ensue. Most importantly, you will learn what types of teachers Harrow International are looking to recruit, tips for professional success, the magic "70/30" curriculum formula and much, much more. China Jedi Podcasts: For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May
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China Jeducation: E30 – Teacher Recruitment
09/11/2019 Duración: 50minIn this episode, China Jeducation interviews Mr Jack Williams, Business Development & Marketing Manager for Teachdeme, a leading education platform based in Shanghai. They discuss teacher recruitment, upcoming job fairs, league tables, visa requirements and much, much more. Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related! China Jedi Podcasts: For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you! To connect with Jack please visit www.teachdeme.com, email him at jcjaws88@gmail.com or find him on LinkedIn.
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China Jeducation: E29 – Naveed Rastegar (School Cafe Entrepreneur)
19/10/2019 Duración: 38minIn this episode, China Jeducation steps a little off the beaten track and interviews Mr Naveed Rastegar, a former teacher and now owner of Creation, a set of western style cafes nestled in the campuses of two prestigious international schools. For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you! To connect with Naveed please email him at nrastegar9@gmail.com
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China Jedi Show: E41 – China Surprises
05/10/2019 Duración: 30minIn this episode, China Jedi (in association with travelchinacheaper.com) celebrate China's 70th birthday and review their most recent podcast series, announcing the lucky winners of their China-focused summer prize draw! On top of this, they discuss getting old, being honest, famous signatures and much, much more. For more detailed information on the core content of this episode please check out https://chinajedi.com/reviews-prizes/ For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Perfect for China Newbies and Tourists too! Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!
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China Jeducation: E28 – The Magic of Reading
21/09/2019 Duración: 43minIn this episode, China Jeducation explores the magic of reading using a 6 year old test subject! Focused as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related, this is a perfect podcast for any parent or teacher interested in exploring what factors enable and strengthen child/student literacy, the ability to read and write. Using research and personal experience, they discuss if the key to literacy is reading development, a progression of skills that begins with the ability to understand spoken words and decode written words, and culminates in the deep understanding of text. Why do some children learn to read very easily where as others may struggle? Is it an innate quality that a child is born with or does a child's environment hold all the answers? For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May
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China Jeducation: E27 – Homeschooling in China (Part 2)
24/08/2019 Duración: 40minIn this episode (Part 2/2), China Jeducation meets the Littlewood's, a family who have been homeschooling their 3 children for over 10 years whilst living and working in China. They discuss the ins and outs of a world wide growing movement and most importantly their direct experience of setting up, implementing and continuing their children's education from home. Homeschooling is a type of education where children learn outside of a school setting under the supervision of their parents. The family determines what is to be learned and how it is to be taught while following whatever government regulations apply in that state or country. Today, homeschooling is a widely accepted educational alternative to traditional public or private schools, as well as a valuable method of learning in its own right. For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and hav
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China Jeducation: E26 – Homeschooling in China (Part 1)
18/08/2019 Duración: 45minIn this episode (Part 1/2), China Jeducation meets the Littlewood's, a family who have been homeschooling their 3 children for over 10 years whilst living and working in China. They discuss the ins and outs of a world wide growing movement and most importantly their direct experience of setting up, implementing and continuing their children's education from home. Homeschooling is a type of education where children learn outside of a school setting under the supervision of their parents. The family determines what is to be learned and how it is to be taught while following whatever government regulations apply in that state or country. Today, homeschooling is a widely accepted educational alternative to traditional public or private schools, as well as a valuable method of learning in its own right. For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and hav
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China Jedi Show: E40 – Budget Travel Discounts
21/07/2019 Duración: 41minIn this episode, China Jedi (in association with travelchinacheaper.com) discuss states of mind, hotpot mini-skirts, China knock-offs, discounts, budget tips and much, much more. On top of this, every show now offers a unique and special China-focused prize for one lucky listener! For more detailed information on the core content of this episode please check out https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/5-ways-to-travel-china-on-a-budget For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Perfect for China Newbies and Tourists too! Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you! *Thanks for reading and listening! If you've got something positive from it please leave us a review by clicking on one of our podcast or social media platform links below. Email info@chinajedi.com with a screenshot of your comment and be automatically entered into our quarterly prize draw
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China Jedi Show: E39 – Speak No Chinese
13/07/2019 Duración: 51minIn this episode, China Jedi (in association with travelchinacheaper.com) discuss words, language and dialects, learning Mandarin, travelling with no Chinese, translation tips and much, much more. On top of this, every show now offers a unique and special China-focused prize for one lucky listener! For more detailed information on the core content of this episode please check out https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/travel-to-china-without-speaking-chinese For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Perfect for China Newbies and Tourists too! Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you! *Thanks for reading and listening! If you've got something positive from it please leave us a review by clicking on one of our podcast or social media platform links below. Email info@chinajedi.com with a screenshot of your comment and be automatically entered into our quarterly prize draw with
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China Jedi Show: E38 – Pack and Play
06/07/2019 Duración: 44minIn this episode, China Jedi (in association with travelchinacheaper.com) discuss excess emotional baggage, sewing machines, luggage restrictions, useful items to pack for travel, x-ray security and much, much more. On top of this, every show now offers a unique and special China-focused prize for one lucky listener! For more detailed information on the core content of this episode please check out https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/surprising-travel-accessories-i-love For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Perfect for China Newbies and Tourists too! Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you! *Thanks for reading and listening! If you've got something positive from it please leave us a review by clicking on one of our podcast or social media platform links below. Email info@chinajedi.com with a screenshot of your comment and be automatically entered into our quarterly p
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China Jeducation: E25 – Brendan Mullane (Grade 1 Elementary)
04/07/2019 Duración: 43minIn this episode, China Jeducation interviews Mr Brendan Mullane, Grade 1 Elementary Teacher at Yungwing International School, Zhuhai, China, focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related! For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!
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China Jedi Show: E37 – Massage Your Rent
29/06/2019 Duración: 46minIn this episode, China Jedi (in association with travelchinacheaper.com) discuss taking someones shoes, connecting the pulse of the dragon, understanding the ins and out of a Chinese massage, top questions to ask before renting an apartment, getting something on the cheap and much, much more. On top of this, every show now offers a unique and special China-focused prize for one lucky listener! For more detailed information on the core content of this episode please check out https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/china-rental-contract For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Perfect for China Newbies and Tourists too! Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you! *Thanks for reading and listening! If you've got something positive from it please leave us a review by clicking on one of our podcast or social media platform links below. Email info@chinajedi.com with a screenshot o