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[beetlil]

Hi all,

I'm moving to Shanghai in 2 weeks to take up an IELTS examiner position. I have a few questions and any advice would be greatly appreciated.

1. Cost of living.. I'm alone, done with the drinking days and a bit of a home bod. On the 24000RMB they offer, can I save half of this, or more?

2. Where to live? As i'll be travelling a lot around China, central to a transport hub would make life easier. Can someone suggest an area to look and what I should expect to pay for 1 bedroom. Not into house share.

3. Learning the language. What is the best program available for learning the language? I only have to work 15 days a month, so should have time for a part time course. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance

[direshark]

[beetlil]

Thanks Direshark. I will go and have a look.

My apologies to all...I think I was supposed to post this in the "off-topic". I will re-post over there.

[vikeologist]

In terms of where to live, I'd recommend somewhere west (near the line 2 that goes to Hongqiao) as that will be the best place to get to assignments outside Shanghai or get to a Shanghai centre early in the morning.

[3701 W.119th]

Assuming you get an apartment for around 4-5k (they're out there), you can easily save half of that while still living well.

Good luck with the move. It's a great city.

[sp1903]

Beetlil: How's it going there for you so far? I ask because I might be coming over soon to do the same!