Ep 6 Sara Jaaksola on being studying in China, teacher an...

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With over 13 years in China this week Sara Jaaksola chats to us about her time in China and how she became a Mandarin teacher. Having done both her Bachelor and Master degrees in China she shares her study tips and talks to us about recently embarking on her PHD. Sara's blog details really useful information on cross cultural relationships and how to navigate Chinese in law relationships. Being a working mum isn't easy and Sara tells us how she juggles having so many demands on her time. Sara’s Website, where you’ll find her blog http://sarajaaksola.com/ Sara’s YouTube Channel youtube.com/@sarajaaksola Sara's Teaching business - Expat Chinese Website http://www.expatchinese.com/about/ Music Credit: Song: China-P Artist: 徐梦圆 Album: China Series

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With over 13 years in China this week Sara Jaaksola chats to us about her time in China and how she became a Mandarin teacher. Having done both her Bachelor and Master degrees in China she shares her study tips and talks to us about recently...

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