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Forums > Living in Kunming > teachers visa without degree

@tigertiger
In my experience most (nearly all) Chinese teachers in Middle Schools just have a basic teaching degree.

@RobCambell
Faking a degree and fudging a resume to get a visa?? I couldn't live with the uncertainty of being in China illegally! Anyhow, my (private, language) school requires originals of documents and would, I think, spot a fake pretty quickly.

@OP
Qualifications for a visa are one thing, but teaching skills are (as others have rightly pointed out) quite another. My school has many "qualified" applicants who think that an ability to communicate in English is all they need to teach it. But if they aren't able to demonstrate teaching ability we simply don't employ them, however qualified they are on paper. Hopefully you have that covered, too.

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Forums > Living in Kunming > British flag

I first mentioned the popularity of the Union Flag (over all other nationalities' flags) to my Chinese wife a couple of years ago, so it certainly pre-dates the Olympics. I like the idea that it relates to the hanzi for 'rice' 米! My own guess is that it's simply a recognisable yet abstract-ish design, with western-lite overtones (ie it doesn't scream BRITAIN in the way that the stars and stripes screams U-S-A) and lots of pretty colours. I have a fun time spotting them, regardless!

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Forums > Living in Kunming > British flag

I was reading a BBC article about how the British flag has become a particularly popular fashion icon in Cuba...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21082793
It occurs to me that this is true in China too. I see the Union flag being worn or displayed in KM more than any other flag, even US or Chinese. The BBC article claimed the Cuban phenomenon was a result of the Olympics, but I suspect the Chinese usage dates back longer than that and is more about the flag's design than the country it represents? Or maybe I just notice it more? Have others seen this British "invasion" too?

[...and as a side note, I read recently that there are only 22 countries worldwide that have never been invaded by Britain at some point in history! Sorry about that!]

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Forums > Living in Kunming > That "Spam button"

I've checked out GoK the last few mornings only to find the Forums plastered with Spam. True, it gets deleted later in the day, but isn't it about time members were able to flag it up immediately? A "Report to Moderater" has been talked about for ages. Can it be that difficult to implement?

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As an e-bike user myself, the sooner the better for making helmets compulsory, but I see no sign of it being enforced as yet. Why not also fine those who use their phones while driving or who drive up the roads the wrong way or who don't indicate or......

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Price is now 100RMB for adults, 70RMB for children.
Some of the animal areas are as far as 10+km from the entrance - you can buy a hop on/off bus ticket for 60RMB per person, but there are also clearly marked walkways for those who are full of energy.

Everything inside is pretty expensive - consider bringing a picnic.

Many of the animals are in large outdoor enclosures. Some are caged. The park calls itself a safari, but this is not a "drive your car amongst the animals" thing. It's more like a decent western zoo.
There are places to handle/be photographed with animals, for a fee. Also, some kids amusements.
The animal show is free, but a waste of time (unless you love watching goats, sheep, pigs, horses etc!!).
Good labelling i English thorughout.

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Still worth a visit, especially for the arhat statues. The 11am vegetarian lunch is basic, but still only 10RMB. Free entry.

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Prague cafe used to be my favourite cafe in Wenlin area but I went for lunch there today after a few months away and it's really gone downhill (new owners?). The menu was a photocopy, the food was lacklustre and much more expensive than before, the decor was dull and the service so-so. I won't be back there anytime soon.

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It's open! And it's free. And its terrific for kids.

The museum is surprisingly interactive (although only 2/3 of the attractions are working) and modern (VR, simulators, touchscreens, etc). Sadly, no English on any of the displays but the fun is in trying to work out how the exhibits work and what they are supposed to be showing. Well worth a visit.