A serious-looking student leaves his afternoon English class. Shenzhen, China. Captured: April 14, 2008.
Tag: School
Teaching English in China: Classroom broken-hearted
My China ESL student broke my heart. Teaching English Overseas is sometimes very difficult.
ESL in China: First days – Looking down
I don’t remember much about that Sunday, looking back after three years. It was cold, I recall, much colder than I thought it should be in a sub-tropical area. I huddled in my apartment, on the thin-padded wooden sofa.
Looking back after 3 years as an ESL Teacher in China
I sat outside the Shenzhen ferry terminal, Guangdong Province, the People’s Republic of China – ready to teach ESL to Chinese school kids.
China Visas: Police, pants, and perilous perceptions
A humorous run-in with Chinese immigration officials while badly dressed.
China Christmas Photo: Anticipation
No more Santa photos, I promise. When you teach in China you are sometimes overcome by the cuteness.
ESL Photo: Sublime smile or utter beauty con’t
Yes, utter beauty. A sublime smile in nature’s spotlight. I have the best job in the world.
high steppin’
What is the history of marching band uniforms? Can I blame America for this madness? Why are Chinese kids in such ridiculous outfits?
tai ke ai le
Sweet little girl, I don’t know your name. Tai ke ai le, is the Chinese: Too cute. I wish you luck, competing in the speaking contest.
Learning Chinese: Where are the clothes?
An English teacher in China struggles to speak with a Mandarin speaking grandmother over where to buy the clothes.