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By Any Other Name
I have a great class at Chinese school this year. Some of it is just luck. I’ve been incredibly fortunate this year not to have a single parent corner me before or after class to tell me how I should … Continue reading
Posted in Raleigh, Teaching
Tagged awesome, chinese, dictionary, education, lessons, my students, RACL, Raleigh, reading, teaching, teaching teenagers
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Podcasts
I got into podcasts last year when I had the Beijing commute. I’d listen to Notes From Spain and ChinesePod.com, crammed with full bodycontact against other bus riders. Now I listen to them when I’m either at the gym or … Continue reading
Posted in Beijing, Books, Raleigh
Tagged Books, British, chinese, chinesepod, dictionary, e3, Eric, podcast, Raleigh, stuff I like
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Take Care Knock Heads
In Beijing, it’s hard to get away from the Olympic improvements. I think the changes are somewhere between using the good china for company, and completely reinventing your wardrobe, habits and personality to attract some guy from history class. (Not … Continue reading
Posted in Beijing
Tagged Beijing Olympics 2008, changes in Beijing, China, chinese, Chinese life, Chinglish, dictionary, East meets West, General, letters, mandarin, my students, Stick
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Semi-Literate
We were coming out of the Hou Hai Starbucks this afternoon, and saw a water poet. I’ve written about this before, I think it’s awesome to watch them paint disappearing poems with their giant brushes. We went over to watch … Continue reading
Posted in New York City
Tagged awesome, Chinese life, dictionary, e3, Eric, mail, New York City, Starbucks, Stick
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Wangfujing Snack Street
It’s time for another trip to Wangfujing to visit the foreign-language bookstores! I’ve read everything in the house at least twice (Except for Scarlett, because seriously, once was more than enough.) and needed to restock, and Stick was looking for … Continue reading
Posted in Beijing, Books
Tagged Books, chinese, Chinese food, Chinese life, dictionary, noodles, Stick, strawberries
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Meanderthal
Meanderthal — 1) n. A dull-witted student moving through his workbook at his own special pace. 2) v. The behavior of such a student. Usage: John’s parents were so wealthy and well-connected that he meanderthaled through three years of English … Continue reading
Posted in ESL, Teaching
Tagged Chinese life, dictionary, ESL, Lexicon, moving, new words, teaching, teaching ESL, teaching in China, teaching language
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Shandong Stomach
Shandong stomach — 1) n. Unexplained intestinal disturbance requiring immediate and frequent trips to the bathroom. Usage: He won’t be in today, he’s got Shandong stomach. Return to the dictionary.
Posted in New York City
Tagged Chinese life, dictionary, Lexicon, mac, New York City
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