Britt Pearce
@britt_pearce
English expat in China
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28
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26
About me
English
Lives in Beijing
Registration: 06 August 2013
Who's coming to Beijing from UK?
I'd be really interested to speak to anyone moving to or coming to stay in Beijing from the UK in the next couple of months. I am doing some research for my final project at University. Read More
22, female, UK, Moving to Beijing in September. Looking for friends! by britt_pearce
I am a happy go lucky, young british female coming from London, UK. I am moving to Beijing at the start of next month. I am hoping to make contact with some like minded people before I arrive. I will be moving on my own and studying at ...
Hey!! Yer I really love it. The district is hige literally most of the East of the city but you should let me know when you arrive & maybe we can meet up & i can show u around? Do u speak mandarin? Have u been to china before? Read More
Help urgent! Need to extend an M visa
Hey. Others please correct me if i am wrong. Will you be living in Shaghai more permanently or just for 1 month? If it is a more permanent move then I think i know whats happened: (i am here on student visa & this is what i experienced). ... Read More
Great Wall Tour needed by britt_pearce
Hey. Can anyone recommend a good english speaking tour to the Great Wall from Beijing? Thanks.
Thanks Manlin. I was thinking a private tour but now you have mentioned it I will look into a group tour. Thanks very much. Read More
Great Wall Tour needed
Hey. Can anyone recommend a good english speaking tour to the Great Wall from Beijing? Thanks. Read More
Visitors Visa to Hong Kong - Whats the deal?
I have a British passport!! Oh really?? So I am able to visit with just my passport??? Thanks so much for your quick reply. Read More
Visitors Visa to Hong Kong - Whats the deal?
Hi. I am living in Beijing and visiting Hong Kong at the end of the month. I am a student so have a residence permit for Mainland China - does anyone know the process of getting the visa to enter Hong Kong for a week? Thanks in advance for any ... Read More
I want to hear your experiences of Americanization of China for a film by britt_pearce
Hi. I have recently moved to Beijing from the UK & have been suprised to see how much of an influence America has had on the Chinese culture. I am studying Directing Film here & am about to make a fictional film about an American girl moving to ...
Do they have to agree with your opinions?No, it would be much more interesting to have a variety of views on this. As I have not traveled yet I would love to hear and see through film what the rest of China is like! I also think this could be very ... Read More
I want to hear your experiences of Americanization of China for a film by britt_pearce
Hi. I have recently moved to Beijing from the UK & have been suprised to see how much of an influence America has had on the Chinese culture. I am studying Directing Film here & am about to make a fictional film about an American girl moving to ...
Hi Guys. I have drafted a post that I would like to put out to the masses I am running with Kris's suggestion about making a documentary on peoples opinions of Westernisation, I really value your opinions and would like to hear any feedback before ... Read More
I want to hear your experiences of Americanization of China for a film by britt_pearce
Hi. I have recently moved to Beijing from the UK & have been suprised to see how much of an influence America has had on the Chinese culture. I am studying Directing Film here & am about to make a fictional film about an American girl moving to ...
Hi Linwen. I am so sorry I have not replied sooner. I am new to using Forums and genuinely thought I had! I know I have definitely though a lot about what you have said and in-fact even quoted you in conversation! So please accept my apologies for ... Read More
I want to hear your experiences of Americanization of China for a film by britt_pearce
Hi. I have recently moved to Beijing from the UK & have been suprised to see how much of an influence America has had on the Chinese culture. I am studying Directing Film here & am about to make a fictional film about an American girl moving to ...
Hi Amanda, Sorry I have taken so long to reply. I have also experienced a lot of people from other countries claim to be from the States, through my experience it is to get teaching jobs as a "native" speaker, but also because of the prejudice ... Read More
I want to hear your experiences of Americanization of China for a film by britt_pearce
Hi. I have recently moved to Beijing from the UK & have been suprised to see how much of an influence America has had on the Chinese culture. I am studying Directing Film here & am about to make a fictional film about an American girl moving to ...
Thanks very much! I am thinking of maybe turning the story into more of a documentary that a fictional film. That way it would be interesting to have some interviews with a couple of Expats and their opinions. Let me know if you would be ... Read More
I want to hear your experiences of Americanization of China for a film by britt_pearce
Hi. I have recently moved to Beijing from the UK & have been suprised to see how much of an influence America has had on the Chinese culture. I am studying Directing Film here & am about to make a fictional film about an American girl moving to ...
Kris Haha. What a great post. Thank you so much for your help and opinion it has been very useful! I really like the idea of asking Westerners from all over China to video their own views and those of their Chinese friends. I think it could ... Read More
I want to hear your experiences of Americanization of China for a film by britt_pearce
Hi. I have recently moved to Beijing from the UK & have been suprised to see how much of an influence America has had on the Chinese culture. I am studying Directing Film here & am about to make a fictional film about an American girl moving to ...
Hey Thomas, Thanks so much for your reply. It is really interesting to hear what you have experienced from an American perspective. How long have you been in Beijing for? I have been asking my Chinese friends why they idolise Westerners but none ... Read More
I want to hear your experiences of Americanization of China for a film
Hi. I have recently moved to Beijing from the UK & have been suprised to see how much of an influence America has had on the Chinese culture. I am studying Directing Film here & am about to make a fictional film about an American girl moving to ... Read More
Contents Insurance in Beijing - HELP!
Thanks very much, I am the most unlucky person ever so I thought it best to have this covered incase something was stolen from my room etc. But luckily the University I am staying in has it covered. Thanks for the help :) Read More
Working UK iPhone in China ???
Hi Kris. Thank you so much!! I took a Chinese friend with me and tried a China Mobile SIM and it worked! Unfortunately it means I did waste 200RMB on China Unicom! But I am so happy to have a phone now so thanks very much!! You are very right - ... Read More
22, female, UK, Moving to Beijing in September. Looking for friends! by britt_pearce
I am a happy go lucky, young british female coming from London, UK. I am moving to Beijing at the start of next month. I am hoping to make contact with some like minded people before I arrive. I will be moving on my own and studying at ...
Hi Colin, Thanks for getting in touch! I hope you are well? That sounds great thanks for the kind offer, can I ask what events you need help with!? Thanks, Britt. Read More
Working UK iPhone in China ???
I am having problems getting my iPhone to work here in Beijing!! I am from the UK with a British iPhone and have had it unlocked. I have bought a China Unicom SIM card and it does not work, I just get No Service in the top corner. I have tried a ... Read More
22, female, UK, Moving to Beijing in September. Looking for friends! by britt_pearce
I am a happy go lucky, young british female coming from London, UK. I am moving to Beijing at the start of next month. I am hoping to make contact with some like minded people before I arrive. I will be moving on my own and studying at ...
Hi Josh, I am in Beijing very soon! How long are you in China for? I am trying to pack for 2 years worth of living there at the moment and it is proving very hard!! Britt :) Read More
22, female, UK, Moving to Beijing in September. Looking for friends! by britt_pearce
I am a happy go lucky, young british female coming from London, UK. I am moving to Beijing at the start of next month. I am hoping to make contact with some like minded people before I arrive. I will be moving on my own and studying at ...
Hi Joshua. I am from the UK & have lived here my whole life. I will not be working when I am in Beijing I will be studying in Chaoyang, where will you be moving to? & is that for work? How long will you be in Beijing for? Thanks for the message. ... Read More
Contents Insurance in Beijing - HELP!
Hi Ex-Pats, I am looking for a contents insurance provider. I would prefer to go with an English speaking company. I will only need contents, not house insurance as I will be living in University accommodation. I would be interested to hear what ... Read More
22, female, UK, Moving to Beijing in September. Looking for friends! by britt_pearce
I am a happy go lucky, young british female coming from London, UK. I am moving to Beijing at the start of next month. I am hoping to make contact with some like minded people before I arrive. I will be moving on my own and studying at ...
HI Zhaowang, Thanks very much for getting in touch. I think I will definitely need help with the language!! I have been trying to learn from home but finding it very difficult. I hope when I am in Beijing it will be easier. I am studying New ... Read More
22, female, UK, Moving to Beijing in September. Looking for friends!
I am a happy go lucky, young british female coming from London, UK. I am moving to Beijing at the start of next month. I am hoping to make contact with some like minded people before I arrive. I will be moving on my own and studying at ... Read More