Considering taking post in Jan 2010 to teach ESL Shenzhen

vphi · 2009-10-16T17:32:43+02:00

Explore insights on teaching ESL in Shenzhen, including cost of living, fitness options, expat community, safety tips, and cultural nuances.

vphi Member

Member since 16 October 2009

vphiMember16 October 2009 15:32:43

Hello, would love feedback from any expat English teachers living and working in Shenzhen.聽 What about the cost of living there? Is it cheaper to live in Guangzhou or Shenzhen.聽 I have been offered a聽 position in either city, but am more drawn to Shenzhen for some reason.聽 I love to hike, swim,jog,etc and keep in shape.聽 Are there gyms (fitness centers) there? I am single, in my early 50's, extremely health concious (Tai Chi, yoga,vegetarian) Is it fairly easy to make friends in the expat or teaching community there? Are the local people friendly to Americans?聽 What about safety, traveling alone, going to dinner or shopping alone?
Any cultural taboos I should know about.聽 I noticed there was a lovely beach quite close by.聽 Can anyone tell me about that?聽 Thanks so much.

myglights Member

Member since 17 October 2009

myglightsMember17 October 2009 03:55:57

I will do a favor by email, reach me myGlight@gmail.com, I am a office boy in Shenzhen.

loryca Member

Member since 12 November 2009

lorycaMember12 November 2009 13:38:35

Hi,

I 'm Local Chiense guy in shenzhen .
I would say it's totally not need to worry it's hard or easy to make friends. Most Chinese people like to communicate with expats certainly pay a lot attention to highly-developed USA .

I'm sure you will find a lot of real friends including me. Yes ,jogging along the beautiful beach is a wonderful thing, and hiking in mountains full of colorful trees and valley .

Maybe i can give your more suggestion later

my msn : loryca-luo@msn.com

milkman970614 Member

Member since 13 December 2009

milkman970614Member13 December 2009 03:26:50

Hi....This is Sue from HK.聽 I will go to Shenzhen to work in Jan 2010.聽 I am looking for a peer to share a better appartment with me.聽

If u are interested, pls send email to me: milkman970614@yahoo.com.hk

Looking forward to hear u. ^^

notmarty Member

Member since 10 January 2010

notmartyMember10 January 2010 11:40:48

Hi....British guy here in a similar postion re: possible teaching from Feb .聽 Im 51 and lived in the US for 12 years...many friends there.聽 Id be happy to chat sometime as Id also like to establish a good social life in Shenzhen asap.聽 Cheers, Martin

catherline Member

Member since 22 January 2010

catherlineMember22 January 2010 02:33:14

Hi, I'm Chinese girl ,located in Shenzhen for several years, if you need help, please contact me by email:catherline91@hotmail.com

ssk_stephen Member

Member since 25 January 2010

ssk_stephenMember25 January 2010 05:40:07

say hollo to shen zhen new comer. i have just relocated in聽 shenzhen area. it's a quilt ok please and easy going for me.
please keep in touch if you like to share happiness with the early 50's