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Fragrant Port: The Place Names of Hong Kong
Maybe you've heard that Hong Kong means 'fragrant port' but do you know how Stanley or Lamma Island got their names? Chatteris' own Susannah Dinning shares her insight into the origins of some names of places around Hong Kong.
Life Beyond Chatteris: Working in the US Government
Chatteris' own Jack Salmon sat down with ex-Chatteris tutor Mariel Murray to discuss her career path through the White House, the US Department of Agriculture and more.
A Neighbourhood Guide to Lamma Island: What to Do, See, and Eat
Although Hong Kong is famous for its skyscrapers and busy streets there are over 250 islands that can offer a unique escape from city life. Former Lamma Island resident, Chatteris' own Yurie Heard, gives her guide to Lamma Island
Changing Trains: Unexpected Locations by MTR and Light Rail
Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway (MTR) is among the best public transport systems in the world. But what about the destinations waiting to be explored?
Dim Sum Debrief: A Guide to Hong Kong’s Best Dishes
For many people arriving in Hong Kong, trying the local food is top of their bucket list. Chatteris' own Amber Fransham gives a run down of her top 10 dim sum dishes.
Life Beyond Chatteris: Working for the US Department of Justice
In this post, Chatteris' own Jack Salmon speaks to former Chatteris Tutor Davis Backer about his career after Chatteris, and how his time in Hong Kong influenced his career path.
4 Steps to Giving Fantastic Instructions in the ESL Classroom
The countdown to the arrival of our 2022 cohort of new Chatteris Tutors has begun! As we gear up for our three week training period, Chatteris' own Emily Brazier reflects on a vital classroom management tool.
It’s Time to Get Junky
As we head into peak summertime, Chatteris' own Tim Padley chats us through a Hong Kong tradition: junk boats
Hong Kong’s Birds
Chatteris' own nature enthusiast in residence, Eibhlin McMenamin, is back with a handy guide to identifying some of Hong Kong's chirpiest residents.
Delving into Hong Kong Disneyland
Ask one of your students about their favourite place in Hong Kong and there's a high chance they'll share their love of Disneyland. To equip you with conversational content for days, in this blog Chatteris' own Abi Parslow walks us through the history of this treasured theme park.