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A Neighbourhood Guide to Lamma Island: What to Do, See, and Eat

Posted on22 Sep 2022

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

Posted on15 Sep 2022

Tagsenglish tutor, explore hong kong, hong kong, hong kong travel, mong kok, MTR, Public transport, teach abroad, teach english hong kong, teach hong kong

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?

A Day in a Hong Kong Secondary School

Posted on15 Dec 2021

Tagsenglish tutor, english tutor hong kong, hong kong, hong kong secondary school, teach abroad, teach hong kong, teach in hong kong, teaching, work as an english tutor

In this vlog, Chatteris Tutor Libby takes us to work with her, showing us what it’s like to teach English in a Hong Kong secondary...

A Guide to Hong Kong Staycations: Part 2

Posted on02 Nov 2021

Tagshong kong travel, quarantine, sheung wan, staycation, teach hong kong, travel hong kong, travel restrictions, tsim sha tsui

With travel restrictions still firmly in place in Hong Kong, Chatteris' own Jonathan Chan sheds light on where you can have a weekend away without straying beyond the bounds of the MTR map.

Life Beyond Chatteris: Teaching Maths in the UK

Posted on12 Aug 2021

Tagspandemic, pgce, professional development, teach first, teach hong kong, teaching career, teaching maths

From tutor to Teach First - Chatteris' own Alice Deptford speaks to Emily Lagan, who left Chatteris to pursue teaching in the British secondary school system.

Chatteris Tutor Joni live streams his lessons for students who are not able to access lessons in person | Image by Chatteris

Balancing Act: Catering to Cross-Boundary and Hong Kong-Based Students

Posted on04 Mar 2021

Tagsclassroom management, covid-19, cross boundary students, distance learning, inclusive pedagogy, interactive teaching, lesson objectives, live streaming, online extracurricular activities, online teaching, teach hong kong, teaching, travel restrictions

Hong Kong schools are currently transitioning from online to in-person teaching. Chatteris’ own Aarohi Narain talks us through how we’re supporting all students through this period.

Are you really smarter than a 10-year-old? Three lessons I’ve learnt from teaching primary

Posted on12 Jan 2021

Tagsprimary teaching, teach abroad, teach hong kong

As we settle into a new term, Chatteris' own Henry Kelly reflects on what he's learnt from his role as a tutor in our primary programme.

Can Online Extra-Curricular Activities be Engaging?

Posted on09 Dec 2020

Tagsextracurricular english, online extracurricular, online lesson, online teaching, pandemic, professional development, secondary teaching, teach english abroad, teach hong kong

With Hong Kong schools back online, Chatteris' own Anneliese Murray tells us about how our tutors have been extending the English learning opportunities available to their students.

6 Top Tips for Teaching Online Lessons

Posted on03 Dec 2020

Tagsblended classroom, classroom management, distance learning, hong kong, interactive online lessons, kinaesthetic learners, online extracurricular, online lesson, online teaching, pandemic, phonemic awareness, teach english online, teach hong kong, virtual teaching

As Hong Kong schools enter another period of distance learning, Chatteris' own Alice Deptford tells us her top tips for teaching online lessons.