Monthly Archives: March 2006

It’s Not The Heat, It’s The Humidity

Posted on March 3, 2006 by Meg

I noticed that my teenagers have a problem saying “more hotter” and “more taller” so I prepared a lesson on comparative adjectives. I asked the boys to give me some adjectives as examples, so we could practice forming them like … Continue reading →

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Pictures Of Chicks

Posted on March 1, 2006 by Meg

This my student, Daniel, showing me his new pets. He brought them in to the school’s office in a bag yesterday and he was upset that his chicks were dying! I went into total Kristine-mode, warming them up with my … Continue reading →

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Evil Language

Posted on March 1, 2006 by Meg

Mandarin Chinese reminds me of my ex-boyfriend. I mean, it’s so complicated and confusing, there are a few rules but no one really understands why it does that things it does. Sometimes westerners are attracted to Mandarin, but after struggling … Continue reading →

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