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Earning Respect in the Classroom
This is the main building in which I teach, building number three. Maureen has most of her classes in building four. However, we do share one teaching room on the third floor of this four story building, a classroom that … Continue reading
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Another First Day at C.I.T.
Well, today Maureen got to attend her first class. Of course we took the obligatory photos of the first day heading off to school. And yes, mine was taken yesterday. Today we both taught at the same time in the same … Continue reading
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First Day of a New School Year
It’s my first class and as usual the idea of standing in front of a group of students still gives me that special feeling that comes with the first day of school for all teachers and students alike. Maureen has … Continue reading
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Co-Teachers
This photo was taken in September, 2006 using my old Sony DSC-H5 camera. In the photo are both of us and our co-teachers, Mindy and Sarah. These two young women remained as our co-teachers for the two years we spent … Continue reading
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Money, Money, Money
One of the tasks that are necessary for one who is heading off to teach ESL in China, is to get some Chinese money which is often referred to as “yuan” (yuán – 元), or as “kuai” (kuài – 块) by the locals, … Continue reading
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Planning Ahead For Free Time
I bought a new dictionary, an Oxford Chinese mini-dictionary. It is quite small, easy to fit into a pocket for easy access when walking about or shopping. Yes, it is something I have used when shopping. One of the “extras” … Continue reading
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On-Line Newspapers
Well, this is our “local” newspaper, so it goes to the top of our saved URLs for on-line newspaper reading. There is nothing like keeping up with the local news especially when we talk with family and friends from Saskatchewan … Continue reading
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Air Plane Tickets Ready
The airplane tickets have been purchased. In less than four weeks we will be back in Changzhou. We will first fly to Toronto for a visit with Dustin and his family before flying to Shanghai on August 29th. Strange how … Continue reading
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Eating Well
I don’t remember where this photo was taken, likely at the entrance to small shop, what caught my eye here was the offerings in front of the statue, especially the offerings of food. Like so many other places we have … Continue reading