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Talented
The other day, I had my students make menus and play restaurant. I’d put them in groups and let the kids choose whether to be waitstaff or customers, polite or rude. Usually this class is le tired, so I was … Continue reading
Posted in Beijing, New Jersey
Tagged awesome, ESL, lesson plans, Lynn, my students, New Jersey, subway, teaching, teaching ESL, teaching teenagers, things I'm good at
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…With Chinese Characteristics
I thought that I was familiar with the demo class as a shady recruitment policy, but my current school’s plan for a demo class might actually be a record for sketchy Chinese ESL policies. Basically, the parents are going to … Continue reading
Posted in New York City
Tagged chinese, Chinese life, ESL, lesson plans, New York City, reading, Stick, with Chinese characteristics
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Meeting Of Minds
It’s sort of an expat joke that the only information determined at a Chinese meeting is the time and place of the next meeting. I think I even saw that on of those “You know you live in China, when…” … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching
Tagged China, chinese, Christina, Eric, lesson plans, lessons, NPR, teaching
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Never A Dull Moment
I have more pictures to post, both from this weekend and school pictures, but just haven’t had time. I had to wing some lessons in my deskless classroom, and then on break we had a surprise meeting about our roles … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged China, chinese, education, ESL, games, General, lesson plans, lessons, teaching, teaching wee ones
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China Addiction
Stick asked me if I wanted to go back to China at the end of the summer. I don’t know, I don’t feel an amazing love of Yantai. China is like Wonkaland, and while I’m still curious about China, the … Continue reading
Posted in Yantai
Tagged back to China, China, chinese, Chinese food, Chinese life, ESL, games, lesson plans, noodles, Stick, teaching, Yantai
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