thabet_sava Apr 15, 2016 Comments(3)
“Give a person a fish and he/she will eat a meal, teaches him/her how to fish, he/she will eat for life”Few weeks ago, I began to contemplate about the above adage when my students expressed their inability to grasp the concept of English writing. Their fear of failing their English writing exams aroused my curiosity and led me to venture into... Read More>>
zahid_201193 Aug 11, 2015 Comments(3)
Learning from my mistakes...Amazing blog..Star of the Week – the black hole of praise The ‘Star of the Week’ has become my new enemy. Having two daughters in a primary school, I am overly familiar with this behaviour strategy. Each Friday we wait to see if our one of our daughters has been lucky to achieve the glory that is ‘Star of the ... Read More>>
Jennifer_geng Apr 15, 2015 Comments(3)
Today I’d like to talk with you about a language ---Chinese, which is a magical language. You know that in the world Chinese is one of the few ideograhic language, but you can also read it with the help of the syllable. In Chinese the syllable is a Chinese character and it is usually made up of an initial, a final and a tone. The tone ... Read More>>
bloggerhead May 10, 2013 Comments(3)
Maybe I’ll never know how I got into that situation. All I knew was that I was running through the streets of Dongguan in my underwear, a cell phone in one hand and a can of beer in the other. I was ninety percent sure that the police were after me, but I couldn’t be positive. It’s hard to know exactly what to think when coming ... Read More>>
darkstar1 May 07, 2013 Comments(3)
Weixin, or WeChat, as it’s known to us English-speaking folk, is truly a revolutionary piece of technology. I’d heard about it for a couple of years from friends and was urged to download it and join the craze, but up until now I’ve never had a smart phone or tablet. Now that I do, I thought why not give it a whirl. When I ... Read More>>
set-up-company Apr 18, 2018 Comments(2)
Passport is super important for you when you travel abroad. If you lost your passport in China, no worries, follow the 4 Steps below. Step 1: Obtain a "Receipt of Report"from the Police StationThe loss of a foreign passport must first be reported to the Police Station closest to where the loss occurred.A receipt will be issued by the Police ... Read More>>
jameswange Jan 12, 2018 Comments(2)
Clients come from every corner of the world and each with his/her unique cultural background. Generally we know a little bit about the so-called western culture, which is actually a glimpse of a culture that is different from ours, a little bit of knowledge about the people and their ways of life. When the difference is wider than our ... Read More>>
bourgoin40 Jan 09, 2018 Comments(2)
1. Google eBookstore:You can download free books from Google eBookstore free section. Look here for bestsellers, favorite classics and a lot of. Books area unit obtainable in many formats, and you'll be able to conjointly investigate ratings and reviews from alternative users.2.Open Library:The Open Library has quite one million free e-books ... Read More>>
beng56 May 01, 2017 Comments(2)
Hello all,In today's post I will help those young or inexperienced teachers with designing their own demo. Demo classes can be challenging and daunting but they don't have to be. Just follow the advice in this article and you will be well on your way to becoming the demo king.What is a demo class?A demo class is exactly what it says on the tin, ... Read More>>
dlang87 Sep 16, 2016 Comments(2)
On August 22, 2016 I entered a huge country that not only makes up over 1/5 of the total world population but has a culture so rich in history that no other country in the world can match. I remember walking through the airport and looking up at signs written in Mandarin but also in English as well. I knew at this point that this magical ... Read More>>
Tabani Mar 12, 2016 Comments(2)
As human beings, we enjoy to talk, share ideas and express feelings. Since we are living in a global village, we have to work on our inter-cultural communication skills so as to communicate effectively with members of diffirent cultures. Here are some of the tips on how to deal with intercultural communication barriers:Avoid ambiguity and ... Read More>>
Sinobear Feb 17, 2016 Comments(2)
Here’s the story of a friend I’ll call ‘Xena’.Xena was hired to be the Vice-Principal of a school to teach young Americans Chinese (their parents have hopes and even expectations that their child will later attend a prestigious Chinese university).Problem is, Xena cannot read, write or speak Chinese. Her only qualification is that she used ... Read More>>
apartmentrent Nov 12, 2015 Comments(2)
Sichuan Cuisine or Chuan Cuisine as one of the eight major Chinese cuisines enjoys a high reputation both at home and abroad and has a long history. Sichuan, which was called “Ba Shu” in ancient times, boasts the title of “The Land of Abundance”.It is located in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River and surrounded by mountains with a ... Read More>>
apartmentrent Nov 12, 2015 Comments(2)
Deyuelou RestaurantFounded during the years under Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty, the Deyuelou Restaurant has a history of over 400 years and mainly specializes in Suzhou cuisine. The restaurant consists of three smaller restaurants featuring different flavors. More than 300 dishes are served. Moreover, visitors can enjoy a nice view of the ... Read More>>
hmvanhanen Oct 18, 2015 Comments(2)
When I arrive in Riyuewan (The Sun and the Moon bay) in Hainan, China’s coconut island, I’m struck in awe by the colors. The azure blue sky spreads over the pale turquoise sea whose waves lazily roll at the beach of fine, golden sand, and the whole view is framed by palm trees. The air is fresh and moist, and the beach is almost deserted. ... Read More>>
BHGAL Oct 08, 2015 Comments(2)
2015-10-08Random thoughts recorded during and after typhoon Mujigae. 04/10/2015 12:15 PMRelentless stormI have been in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China for 4 years, had a number of typhoons (MAYBE 4) pass through here.Never had a direct hit though, I guess. This barrage is not even a typhoon, just a tropical storm or depression as the meteorologists ... Read More>>
beng56 Sep 16, 2015 Comments(2)
大家好!你们今天怎么样?OK, guys today I will cover surviving your first ESL class.Walking into the classroom to teach your first class is nerve racking no matter the amount of training you have had.As a new teacher in China, you can expect to be thrown into the classroom unprepared and expected to teach right off the bat.I myself had an awful ... Read More>>
wandering_dao Aug 20, 2015 Comments(2)
This week we have been very lucky to have a Daoist Priest and Scholar staying with us, Master Xuzhong. For the last 6 days he has been kind enough to answer all our weird and wonderful questions about life, the universe and all things in between. He even made time to complete our Daoist Astrology charts, a really enlightening experience.Before ... Read More>>
Sakhtar Aug 10, 2015 Comments(2)
Chinese is one of the most spoken languages all over the world. Its importance is increasing day by day and more and more students, businessmen and employers are being encouraged to learn this comprehensive language. It is a plus point for employees who are looking for a job in international or multi-national companies to know Chinese Language. ... Read More>>
Sakhtar Aug 10, 2015 Comments(2)
Are you planning to study in China? Yes, no doubt, your choice is good. China is the future of the world. Even the smallest product and biggest aircraft parts are made in China. But, I would like to give you an importance advice before you enter China. This advice is very helpful for your future in this big country. Well, I am not asking for ... Read More>>
wandering_dao Aug 06, 2015 Comments(2)
“When I let go of who I am, I become who I might be.” – Lao TzuIt’s not easy to let go. Old habits, old relationships, old clothes… they all seem to hang around far longer than we want or need them to. It can be so difficult to break away from the tensions of our lives. The same can be said for those held within our bodies too. In a recent ... Read More>>
thabet_sava May 22, 2015 Comments(2)
Recently, I had the misfortune of dealing with individuals in the Chinese public sector when my Chinese wife and I went to notarize some documents. I was perplexed and bewildered by the manners in which the employees at the notary offices responded to her inquiries. They were shouting at her for asking questions regarding the notarization ... Read More>>
thabet_sava May 22, 2015 Comments(2)
During my more than ten years of teaching experience in China, I noticed that most of my students were facing obstacles in attaining competence in the English language despite studying for more than six to ten years. As an educator, I was motivated to seek effective means to help the Chinese students in general and my own in particular in ... Read More>>
Jennifer_geng Apr 17, 2015 Comments(2)
Today I'd like to talk with you about the CBD of Guangzhou. LOCATED in eastern part of Guangzhou , Tianhe District is the geographical centre of the city. It covers an area of about 139 square kilometres, with a population of 1.2 million. Starting from Tianhe, through convenient and fast road and rail transportation, you can easily reach the new ... Read More>>
kitesurfchina Apr 14, 2015 Comments(2)
How long have you been looking at your phone today? How many times did you look away from the person you were speaking to, so as to direct your attention back to your device? How are you reading this article now, on your computer, iPad, or phone? Aren’t we all looking for a little bit more engagement, a little more connectivity? ... Read More>>