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Aleese Lightyear
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Добавлен 11 окт 2011
Hi!! I'm Aleese, a black American living as an expat in Beijing, China. I vlog about my life abroad, solo female travel, and natural hair!
I've been living in China for 5 years and work as an ESL teacher here. I try to balance giving tips for living, teaching or traveling in China, with just everyday life adventures :)
Thanks for checking out my channel!
You can also find me here:
Instagram: aleeselightyear
I've been living in China for 5 years and work as an ESL teacher here. I try to balance giving tips for living, teaching or traveling in China, with just everyday life adventures :)
Thanks for checking out my channel!
You can also find me here:
Instagram: aleeselightyear
How Foreigners Can Easily Use Mobile Payments in China
Learn how easy it is for foreigners to use mobile payments in China! I’ll guide you on how to use popular digital payment apps like Wechat and Alipay.
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About me 😜
Hi! I'm Aleese, a 35-year-old Black American living in China
- Born in Michigan, USA
- Lover of Cheese Itz & bike rides
- Been in China for 5 years
- Currently working as a high school drama teacher
📷 My camera:
Sony Zv-1
iPhone 14 Pro
#Travelchina #be...
🎉Join my China group trip!
trovatrip.com/trip/asia/china/china-with-aleese-lightyear-aug-2024
Book a consultation with me about working or traveling in China! ⬇️
calendly.com/aleeselightyear/30min
👍Support my channel:
www.buymeacoffee.com/aleeseli...
📱Stay connected:
Instagram: @aleeselightyear
About me 😜
Hi! I'm Aleese, a 35-year-old Black American living in China
- Born in Michigan, USA
- Lover of Cheese Itz & bike rides
- Been in China for 5 years
- Currently working as a high school drama teacher
📷 My camera:
Sony Zv-1
iPhone 14 Pro
#Travelchina #be...
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Видео
English in Beijing: How Easy is it for Tourists?
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.День назад
Curious about traveling in Beijing without speaking Chinese? I will show you how to navigate Beijing and discover how far English can take you in one of China's most vibrant cities. 🎉Join my China group trip! trovatrip.com/trip/asia/china/china-with-aleese-lightyear-aug-2024 Book a consultation with me about working or traveling in China! ⬇️ calendly.com/aleeselightyear/30min 👍Support my channe...
An Average Day as a Foreign Teacher | What it's REALLY like to teach in a Chinese High School 2024
Просмотров 12 тыс.2 дня назад
Curious about what it's REALLY like to teach in a Chinese high school in 2024? Join me for an average day as a foreign teacher! From classroom management to daily duties, follow me through a typical day at an international Chinese high school. See how I handle lessons, interact with students, and manage my responsibilities. Perfect for anyone interested in teaching English in China! Want to boo...
What's Required to Teach in China?! | A Step by Step Guide + Advice for New Teachers
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.Месяц назад
Curious about what's required to teach in China? I give you a step-by-step guide to help new teachers navigate the process. Discover qualifications, visa information, and expert advice for newbie teachers. I hope this can help you get fully prepared to start your teaching journey in China. Let me know in the comments below what else you want to know about teaching in China! ✌🏾Want to book a con...
Exploring Chengdu: A Weekend with Friends
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Месяц назад
Happy times with my favorite people! 👍Support my channel: www.buymeacoffee.com/aleeselightyear 📱Stay connected: Instagram: @aleeselightyear About me 😜 Hi! I'm Aleese, a 35-year-old Black American living in China - Born in Michigan, USA - Lover of Cheese Itz & bike rides - Been in China for 5 years - Currently working as a high school drama teacher 📷 My camera: Sony Zv-1 iPhone 14 Pro
A Normal Saturday Living in Chengdu, China
Просмотров 5 тыс.Месяц назад
Take a look at what my average Saturday living in Chengdu, China is REALLY like! Join my China group trip! trovatrip.com/trip/asia/china/china-with-aleese-lightyear-aug-2024 Want to book a consultation with me bout life/work/travel in China calendly.com/aleeselightyear/ 👍Support my channel: www.buymeacoffee.com/aleeselightyear 📱Stay connected: Instagram: @aleeselightyear About me 😜 Hi! I'm Alee...
Pros/Cons of Chinese Public Hospitals: An Expat’s Perspective
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.2 месяца назад
Telling the actual truth about my experience in Chinese public hospitals. I'm tired of seeing videos that paint Chinese hospitals all as "new, modern and clean" when sure...they may be that, but they are also unhinged, unprofessional and sometimes racist. Want to book a consultation with me bout life/work/travel in China calendly.com/aleeselightyear/ Join my China group trip! trovatrip.com/trip...
What I've Been Up To: Life Update + GRWM
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.2 месяца назад
Surprise I'm still not loving life in Chengdu🤷🏾♀️😕 Join my China group trip! trovatrip.com/trip/asia/china/china-with-aleese-lightyear-aug-2024 👍Support my channel: www.buymeacoffee.com/aleeseli... 📱Stay connected: Instagram: @aleeselightyear About me 😜 Hi! I'm Aleese, a 35-year-old Black American living in China - Born in Michigan, USA - Lover of Cheese Itz & bike rides - Been in China for 5 ...
Why did I move to China? 🇺🇸➡️🇨🇳
Просмотров 10 тыс.4 месяца назад
Come with me on my First Ever GROUP TRIP 👉 trovatrip.com/trip/asia/china/china-with-aleese-lightyear-aug-2024 Trip Info Dates of Trip: August 19-26th 2024 There are only 20 TOTAL spots available for this trip Early Bird discount of $200 OFF for the first 8 spots! Where I got my TEFL certificate: www.internationalteflacademy.com/lp-referral-program?grsf=c4il7 📹New videos every week! 👍Support my ...
A Weekend in my Life in Chengdu, China
Просмотров 7 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Ever wondered what it's like to live in China as a foreigner? Take a look at what my average weekend living in Chengdu is REALLY like! Honestly this was a jam-packed weekend and usually I'm not THIS active! Watch more videos: ➡️ Beijing Apartment Hunting Vlog: ruclips.net/video/cFbjQABNn1Y/видео.html ➡️ Taking Chinese Class: ruclips.net/video/0vcC1uYlHT4/видео.html ➡️ My Beijing Life: ruclips.n...
Things Could Be Better🫤: Life In Chengdu Update
Просмотров 7 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Go to my sponsor: betterhelp.com/aleeselightyear for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. It's been a 5 long of months since I arrived in Chengdu and I wanted to give you guys an update on what's been going on in my life. 📹New videos every week! 👍Support my channel: www.buymeacoffee.com/aleeseli... 📱Stay connected: Instag...
How I celebrated the "Banned" Holiday | Life in China Vlog
Просмотров 9 тыс.6 месяцев назад
How I celebrated the "Banned" Holiday | Life in China Vlog
BIG NEWS! Join me on a group trip to China 🇨🇳 Taking YOU on a Trip of a Lifetime!
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.6 месяцев назад
BIG NEWS! Join me on a group trip to China 🇨🇳 Taking YOU on a Trip of a Lifetime!
Super Cheap Haul From Taobao 淘宝! + Try ons
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Super Cheap Haul From Taobao 淘宝! Try ons
I FINALLY FOUND THE PERFECT APARTMENT!! IN CHENGDU, CHINA!!
Просмотров 13 тыс.7 месяцев назад
I FINALLY FOUND THE PERFECT APARTMENT!! IN CHENGDU, CHINA!!
Apartment Hunting in China | What can $500 a month get you? 🇨🇳
Просмотров 20 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Apartment Hunting in China | What can $500 a month get you? 🇨🇳
WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED to the USA! (REVERSE CULTURE SHOCK🫠)
Просмотров 13 тыс.7 месяцев назад
WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED to the USA! (REVERSE CULTURE SHOCK🫠)
Back in the USA🇺🇸 after 4 years in China🇨🇳 Pt 2
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Back in the USA🇺🇸 after 4 years in China🇨🇳 Pt 2
Back in the USA🇺🇸 after 4 years in China🇨🇳
Просмотров 6 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Back in the USA🇺🇸 after 4 years in China🇨🇳
Exploring the Great Wall of China by Moonlight: Night-time Tour
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Exploring the Great Wall of China by Moonlight: Night-time Tour
MOVING VLOG PT. 1 // packing up my Beijing apartment!
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.10 месяцев назад
MOVING VLOG PT. 1 // packing up my Beijing apartment!
Leaving Beijing + Where I'm moving next 🌏
Просмотров 14 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Leaving Beijing Where I'm moving next 🌏
The Best Noodles of MY LIFE in Chongqing, China 😋😋
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.Год назад
The Best Noodles of MY LIFE in Chongqing, China 😋😋
Self-Care Chronicles: Weekend in my Beijing Life
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.Год назад
Self-Care Chronicles: Weekend in my Beijing Life
Why Didn't I Come Here Sooner? Langkawi Islands in Malaysia
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.Год назад
Why Didn't I Come Here Sooner? Langkawi Islands in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur #Malaysia Travel Guide 2023 | Top Things To Do
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.Год назад
Kuala Lumpur #Malaysia Travel Guide 2023 | Top Things To Do
From 🇨🇳China to 🇲🇾 Malaysia: My International Post-Pandemic Adventure Begins in Kuala Lumpur!
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
From 🇨🇳China to 🇲🇾 Malaysia: My International Post-Pandemic Adventure Begins in Kuala Lumpur!
Age!! Doggonnit!! waited too long.... LOL
I think it's best to refuse the "Chinese" medicine that the doctor prescribes. Most of these medicines haven't been tested by modern science, and their side effects and contraindications are often listed as unclear. Generally, Chinese doctors will prescribe "western" medicine to treat your illness and "Chinese" medicine for the extra commission. You could say you're allergic to "Chinese" medicine or just that you don't want it.
Lovely video. Enjoying life 🙏🏾💯🎊🎉♥️💖♥️ greetings from the Netherlands.
Hi thanks for the video. I am going to China this September. I have applied alipay and wechat pay. I dont think i can get my mobile phone online in China. Can I use alipay a d wechat pay without my phone to be online ?
You got me at “nap time” please I love that😩should be compulsory worldwide with any job or school.😢
hahahah for Chinese students who are in school for 9+ hours, they need the nap time!
0:09 You are wrong. Do your research first. China is not a completely cashless country. Convenience and safe? The answer is yes. Chinese law requires all businesses to accept cash. Whether the stores or vendors are able to give you back exact change is another story.
I never said that cash isn't accepted. I didn't say that China is completely cashless. WHAT I said is: "MAYBE you have HEARD that China is completely cashless...." There is a difference.
这妹子好会凡尔赛
Hai I'm interested to book consultation ,please give me information.
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This is great! Most countries are adapting this all around the world! Its clean, less tasking and safe! Kenya is doing this too, all i need is to carry my phone when i leave the house, i love it😁.
居然刷到了母校石室文庙😊
I am moving to teach English to students. I have been in education for 8 years and want to experience a new chapter in my life. I have a 14 year old and a 10 year old. I plan to bring them after my first six months to a year. We are mixed family of african American backgrounds and I am a bit worried about the culture shock and transition. Do you have any advice or recommendations?
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Hi Aleese - any plans of visiting hong kong?
Hi! I've been to HK 3 times already! But I haven't been to HK Disney and that's on my list of places to visit soon!
I'm a newbie to your channel. Great content!
Welcome aboard!
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Thanks for sharing how you're feeling! I would love to know how you've been doing lately!
感谢您对中国教育做出的贡献
Aleese, what is the name of the Peking Duck restaurant you went to? Thank you for the great video
Honestly I don't even know. But you can google all the famous ones in Beijing
I'm sorry, did you say mandatory nap time?! lol time to end my contract here Korea and go work in China 😂the way my friends and I used to joke around saying we wish we had a nap time at work, mainly because the kindergarteners we teach be wildin over here 😂 but it is so interesting that China has this. Is this for all schools in China or just some? Awesome video by the way! I've been enjoying your content!😊
I love how you were just casually recording and teaching phrases right in front of the stand😂
The lady who worked there didn't have any other costumers and she was happy to hear me speaking Chinese!
@@AleeseLightyear I’d feel too shy to do that.😂
What if you don't have alipay, WeChat pay? Or you just want to use cash?
You can always use cash, it's required for all stores to accept cash. Most shops have change available, but using cash at small vendors might be inconvenient since they may not have change ready. Therefore, it’s often easier for you to use mobile payments.
@@lex-1108 another question, how easy is it for me to get cell service in China if I don't reside there? Thank you
@@leemingwong5749 you could activate international roaming using our current sim card or rent a portable wifi if you're planning on a short-term visit. for long-term travel, consider purchasing an eSIM card, a prepaid SIM card, or a local SIM card.
@@leemingwong5749 You can activate international roaming using our current SIM card or rent a portable Wi-Fi device if you're planning a short-term visit. For long-term travel, consider purchasing a eSIM card, a prepaid SIM card, or a local SIM card.
every store has to accept cash payment, but it‘s not that convenient like using online paying. But I think credit card acts the same way and its only drawback is not all bills available in time to check on your online bank, coz monthly bills usually.
Please make another video after your term has ended and you left the country. I wanna hear the truth.
This is the truth....
Aleese is the bridge between America and China. Most people in the US just think that all Chinese are the bad guys, especially after the epidemic.
‼️‼️ Thank you!
In other countries you have the option to pay digitally In China you don’t have an option Cyber crime in China will one day see the end of digital transactions
When that does become a problem, there should only be China in this world.
That is awesome, thanks for sharing. Hope you had fun in Beijing
Aleece, am feeling anxious and in search of meaning and just anxious. Do you feel this way? What do you do
Of course I feel this. I go to therapy!
@@AleeseLightyear and therapy you find helpful? Sometimes it feels hard to share honestly how one feels
Actually, government regulations are that they have to take your cash money, tho. Basically, you could pay with cash, it's simply not that convenient.
Yup! But sometimes they don't have the correct change to give you unless you pay the exact amount in cash
OMG three uploads in a week, I see you Aleese!! These guides have been super eye opening
haaaa thanks for noticing!!! I have been busy!
Yes, this makes me happy as well.
man, that sounds like a lot of tracking of people. but very convenient.
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@@leslynmoore if you are criminal yes it's a bad thing but if you are like a good citizen you have a future
You are tracked when you use credit card. However, what can government harm you with information about your daily shopping?
"Thats wht she said" lol
Is your therapist English speaking but Chinese? Does the the cultural difference help you see things in a different way?
I did have a Chinese English speaking therapist, but I stopped seeing her. Cultural difference got in the way of her fully understanding how I see and internalize things. She was very hung up on things that are valued in China but not valued to me as a non Chinese person.
I love your hair as is. Keep it as is !
thanks! I have no plans in changing my hair!
@@AleeseLightyear I mean even as you come out the shower and dont braid it, it looks lovely!
Hi Aleece! What’s your MBTI?
I'm ENFP
@@AleeseLightyear cool!
It looks so easy to pay. And the food looks amazing!
It's very easy!!
You look good and happy friend. Take care.
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be happy, Aleese!
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Thanks for sharing, Aleese! Very helpful! Take care & Best Wishes! 😃
happy to be helpful!
Apple pay is much easier than Alipay and Wechat Pay
You can definitely count on street vendors, they are multilingual!😆🤣😄
hahahah if they are in tourist areas, sure maybe they know some numbers and simple phrases.
Aleese, would you like to learn Mandarin one day?
Yes of course, but that's not the case for most tourists
Nice vlog! I love watching realistic day to day activities.
Thanks!
Such talented kids! Thank you for what you do! You are passionate and a light in the classroom!
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I’m sorry you feel depressed 😢.I hope everything works out
I don’t know what it is and I can’t seem to put my finger on it but whenever I watch your videos there’s this sense of calmness that i feel and I keep coming back for more especially after stressful days 😊😊😊
Hi Aleese, did you know that also Tu'er Ye also is a God of male homosexuality in Northern China? Watching from Australia as a Chinese Aussie :)
🤣🤣🤣 I'm obsessed with this fact!
I love your videos!
You should learn THEIR language when you are in their country.... and not expect them to learn yours. The arr0gance of the west-->erners is s!cken!ng.
Thank you. Really good presentation ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Always a good time when the garlic bread club shirt makes an appearance 😂❤🎉
The best!