When entering into a contract it is imperative you be specific in the questions you ask about contractual offers. Here are some helpful questions to ask.

1. Ask the salary
   
   
2. What type of students will you be teaching?
   
   
3. What grades will you be teaching?
   
   
4. What is the class size?
   
   
5. What is the curriculum?
   
   
6. Is it a set curriculum?
   If so, look at the texts and make sure they aren't antiquated, boring and inappropriate for teaching English.
   
   
7. Are you supposed to develop the curriculum?
   
   
8. Where will you be housed?
   
   
9. Are you responsible for any utilities?
   
   
10. Is there hot running water?
    
    
11. Do you have heating/air conditioning?
    
    
12. How close are you to the school where you'll be teaching?
    
    
13. Do you have to share your apartment?
    
    
14. How many rooms does it have?
    
    
15. Is it on campus?
    
    
16. Is there a washing machine?
    
    
17. Ask for a photo of the living arrangements!
    
    
18. Is there a computer with internet access?
    
    
19. Do you have to pay for the internet services?
    
    
20. Do you have to work for a certain time before your employer will reimburse your airfare?
    
    
21. How many days do you have off for vacations?
    
    
22. Can the school issue you a Letter of Intent to take to the Chinese Consulate in your area of the United States?
    
    
23. What are the terms of getting a work visa?
    
    
24. How many hours will you be teaching a week?
    
    
25. Will you be required to do daily lesson plans?
    
    
26. Are you required to work in the school office?

Do A LOT of research! Don't only get references from former teachers who have returned to the U.S., but look up the information on the web relating to the school you are interested in.