Teaching English in China (36 books)

I am currently working in London and am planning to go to China as English teacher, and now am looking for books to get more of an idea. This is the list I gathered so far, and will keep looking. If you would recommend a book that isn’t on this list, please add. Thank you!

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1	River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze by Peter Hessler 4.28 avg rating — 13,882 ratings score: 399, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Unsavory Elements: Stories of Foreigners on the Loose in China by Tom Carter (Editor) 3.59 avg rating — 198 ratings score: 300, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	39 No-Prep/Low-Prep ESL Speaking Activities: For English Teachers of Teenagers and Adults Who Want to Have Better TEFL Speaking & Conversation Classes by Jackie Bolen (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 48 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Life After ESL: Jobs and Education Ideas, Dealing with Reverse Culture Shock & More Practical Tips for Foreign Teachers Returning Home by Jackie Bolen (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	39 ESL Warm-Ups: For Kids (7+) (Teaching English as a Second Language to Children) by Jackie Bolen (Goodreads Author) 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Country Driving: A Journey Through China from Farm to Factory by Peter Hessler 4.26 avg rating — 8,089 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	101 ESL Activities: For Teachers of Kids (6-13) Who Want to Have Fun, Engaging and Interactive English Lessons (Ideas for Teaching English as a Second Language to Young Learners) by Jennifer Booker Smith 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	39 No-Prep/Low-Prep ESL Speaking Activities: For Kids (7+) (Teaching ESL/EFL to Children) by Jackie Bolen (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 191, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	China, Heart and Soul: Four Years of Living, Learning, Teaching, and Becoming Half-Chinese in Suzhou, China by Stephen L. Koss liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Kosher Chinese: Living, Teaching, and Eating with China's Other Billion by Michael Levy 3.86 avg rating — 1,254 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Mythbusting the Cult of Confucius: What the Chinese Really Are, How to Understand Them and Why We Need to by Wayne Deeker (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Beijing for Beginners: An Irishman in the People's Republic by Gary Finnegan 4.19 avg rating — 37 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The Wealthy English Teacher: Teach, Travel, and Secure Your Financial Future, a Detailed Guide for ESL/EFL Teachers Abroad by Jackie Bolen (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	ESL Conversation Lessons: Instant Lessons that Get your English Language Students Talking! by Alex Forero 2.75 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Mort in China Comic Issue 1 (Funny, Chinese, Indie, Comic Book For Kids, Teens, Adults, Short Read):: Understanding Modern China and Chinese Culture Through Comics (Final Destinations) by Vali Morrison (Goodreads Author) 4.36 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Perspectives on Teaching English at Colleges and Universities in China (ELT in Context Series) by Joel Heng Hartse it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Yeh-Shen: A Traditional Chinese Cinderella Tale by Ray Simmons (Goodreads Author) 2.86 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Mandarin Preferred by Darby Jones it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Worlds Apart: 2 friends, 2 journeys, and 10 life lessons - a true story by Dorothee Lang (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 34 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Yes China! An English Teacher's Love-Hate Relationship with a Foreign Country by Clark Nielsen (Goodreads Author) 3.50 avg rating — 44 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	A Teacher's Guide to Using Popular Music in the EFL Classroom (EFL Inspiration Book 1) by Christopher D. Winnan (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Pretty Woman Spitting: An American's Travels in China by Leanna Adams 3.57 avg rating — 302 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Boxing With Shadows: Travels in China by Brian Johnston 3.31 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Is Nothing Sacred? Making Money as a Wedding Priest in China. (Unconventional Entrepreneurs Book 4) by Christian D. Taulkinghorn 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Side Gigs for Teachers: Side Hustles and Other Ways for Teachers to Actually Make Money by Jackie Bolen (Goodreads Author) 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Under the Huang Jiao Tree: Two Journeys in China by Jane Carswell 3.32 avg rating — 25 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	A Businessman's Guide to the Wholesale Markets of Guangzhou by Christian D. Taulkinghorn really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	This Is China: A Guidebook for Teachers, Backpackers and Other Lunatics by deleted author 3.62 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	ESL Reading Games and Activities for Teenagers & Adults: Very Practical Ideas for Teaching Reading to English Learners by Jackie Bolen (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	How to Get a University Job in South Korea: The English Teaching Job of your Dreams by Jackie Bolen (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	50 Ways to Use ChatGPT in the ESL Classroom: Very Practical Ideas and Specific Prompts for English Teachers by Jackie Bolen (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Teaching ESL For Newbies: 101 Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Set Foot in an English Classroom by Jackie Bolen (Goodreads Author) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	ESL Warm-Ups For Teenagers and Adults: Fun Warmer Games, Activities, and Ideas for Great English Lessons by Jackie Bolen (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	50 Ways to Use ChatGPT for English Learners: Improve your English Ability with AI by Jackie Bolen (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Great Debates for ESL/EFL: 39 Important Debating Topics for English Learners by Jackie Bolen (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	129 ESL Games and Activities For Teens: Fun and Interactive Ideas for the English Classroom by Jackie Bolen (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars