Useful Websites

TEFL China Teahouse - Insights from Teachers of English as a Foreign Language in China.

China-Teachers - Free advice and web-based community for foreign teachers in China.

Chinese Language and Culture Forums - Discussion of Chinese Language and Culture Forums by foreigners and Chinese alike.

Chinese Education and Research Network - A network for Chinese colleges and universities.

English Instant Lessons - A great site of photocopiable Lessons for Teachers of English.

Guide to Grammar and Writing - The Guide to Grammar and Writing contains scores of digital handouts on grammar and English usage, over 170 computer-graded quizzes, recommendations on writing -- from basic problems in subject-verb agreement and the use of articles to exercises in parallel structures and help with argumentative essays, and a way to submit questions about grammar and writing. Javascript and cgi-based quizzes (form enabling required). Acrobat Reader, sound card, and PowerPoint recommended but not required."

Principles of Composition - Principles of Composition is a component of the Guide to Grammar and Writing. It contains digital handouts on how to get started in the writing process, how to edit (and check for errors in logic), how to begin and conclude, and how to format papers. There is a separate section for several different kinds of essays -- development by examples, definition, cause-and-effect, comparison-contrast, argument, etc. -- and each of these sections contains at least one complete sample essay.

Vocabulary for English Language Learners - A treasury and nicely organized resources for ESL students

Global Insurance Net - If you're moving to China your health insurance from home no longer covers you, this site offers comparative rates and coverage details on the top international health insurance plans which do cover you in China.

The Embassy of the United States in China - If you're going to be in China for any extended period of time, please register with the Embassy. Registration is to your advantage ...

ChinaVista - The world's premier online gateway into China: China business, China travel, and China culture

A Guide to Chinese Culture - An interesting web site featuring on Chinese literature, painting. antiques, foods, and opera…all you can find about Chinese culture and history.

Chinese Business World www.cbw.com - Your one stop information source for business, travel, entertainment, shopping, education in China and beyond.

China Law - The China Law Web has translations of Chinese Law from mainland China (PRC), Hong Kong, and Taiwan, as well as over thirty legal articles on various topics related to Chinese law, including technology transfer, contract law, joint venture law, cooperative joint venture law, criminal law, Internet law, marriage law, military law, foreign trade law, foreign investment law, etc.

Learning Chinese Online - Introduction to the Chinese language, its pronunciation, characters, phrases, grammar, conversation, and so on.

China-E-Travel - On-line hotel and flight booking for China. Extensive travel information on China.

National Library of China - The largest on-line library in China.