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Mar 06, 2020 20:56

Blogs : thabet_sava Posted a new blog During that tragic time, Chinese need our empathy and sympathy not irrational judgement

It is too obvious that the world in general and China in particular are facing the most difficult challenge of modern time. They must exert every possible effort to contain and stop the spread of the COVID19 from becoming a pandemic that may lead to tragic results beyond human comprehension.The Coronavirus infected ...

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Mar 11, 2019 15:46

Blogs : thabet_sava Posted a new blog Being a Stimulating Communicator or an Effective conversationalis

I am often asked by my students the following question: “How can one become an effective and a stimulating conversationalist?”. My response was and still is the same “One must fathom the essence of a conversation and its main components.” After contemplation, I felt compelled to write this article to discuss the ...

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Aug 15, 2016 14:15

Blogs : thabet_sava Posted a new blog Chinese Struggling for a Better Life in Canada

 After fulfilling the obligations of my teaching for the current school year, I thought that I should seize the opportunity to pay a visit to Montreal, Quebec, my hometown. My main objective was relaxing in order to rejuvenate in preparation for handling the challenges of my retirement that lie ahead. I never ...

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Jul 11, 2016 21:49

Blogs : thabet_sava Posted a new blog Negative Portrayal of Chinese in Hollywood Movies

Lately, I was blessed with the luxury of having a great deal of time on my hands after finishing my teaching assignment for the school year. I thought that I should seize that opportunity to pursue one of my favorite hobbies, which is watching movies. To be frank, I have no apprehension to admit that I love watching ...

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May 23, 2016 10:04

Blogs : thabet_sava Posted a new blog We need to revolutionize Chinese studying habits

On my way to class, I watched some students pacing back and forth while repeatedly reciting English words in an attempt to memorize their spelling. I could not resist the temptation to stop and ask few of them about the objectives that they wish to achieve from that trivial exercise.They indicated that they wanted ...

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Apr 15, 2016 06:36

Blogs : thabet_sava Posted a new blog Simplifying the Art of English Writing

“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 ...

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Feb 19, 2016 06:25

Blogs : thabet_sava Posted a new blog Hopes for the Year of the Monkey

As the Year of the Goat came to an end along with the arrival of the Year of the Monkey, I sat down to contemplate about the highlights of the passing year and my hopes and aspirations for the new one. One of the highlights of the year of the goat was my discovery of the mesmerizing beauty of Guilin. After residing ...

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Jun 20, 2015 13:52

Blogs : thabet_sava Posted a new blog Compulsory retirement deprives society of workers’ experience

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Jun 11, 2015 09:31

Blogs : thabet_sava Posted a new blog Shanghai, a City that Caters to all Tastes

Being an avid traveler, I had the opportunity to visit most metropolitan cities worldwide. After making China my home away from home in 2003, visiting Shanghai, one of my favorite cities, became my top priority. Recently, I had the opportunity to fulfill my lifelong dream of exploring its magical wonders. As a ...

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Jun 02, 2015 07:06

Blogs : thabet_sava Posted a new blog An Endless Struggle with Smart yet Irritating Chinese Mosquitoes

After residing in China for the past twelve years, I still dread the arrival of summer due to the fact that I am having an endless struggle with the smart yet aggravating Chinese mosquitoes. Regardless of my efforts, I seem to fail in persuading them to leave me alone in order to accomplish the impossible task of ...

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May 22, 2015 18:27

Blogs : thabet_sava Posted a new blog An improvement in the manners of dealing with the public is needed

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 ...

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May 22, 2015 18:25

Blogs : thabet_sava Posted a new blog We Must Protect the Chinese Youth from Being Lured By ISIS

Being a Muslim author and educator, I have been. Frequently, asked by some of my students about ISIS and why it is becoming a fixture in the Western as well as the Chinese media. I attempted to explain to them that ISIS has nothing to do with Islam or its principles. I realized that due to the extensive coverage of ...

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May 22, 2015 18:24

Blogs : thabet_sava Posted a new blog Suggestions to Enhance Chinese Students’ English skills

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 ...

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May 22, 2015 18:20

Blogs : thabet_sava Posted a new blog Guilin, a Piece of Heaven on Earth

After residing in China for the past twelve years, I had the opportunity to explore the exotic city of Guilin. Actually, it was my second visit to the city. However, during my first visit, I had no time to enjoy its magical scenery. During my recent visit, I was accompanied by Chinese wife, which facilitated our ...

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May 27, 2014 17:37

Blogs : thabet_sava Posted a new blog The obstacles faced by Chinese students in mastering English

I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to reside and teach in China for the past ten years. I had the chance to teach students of all age groups and various educational backgrounds. Unfortunately, I discovered that most of my students were facing several obstacles in attaining competence or achieving ...

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May 13, 2013 22:45

Blogs : thabet_sava Posted a new blog Evolution of Chinese Attitudes toward Marriages to Foreigners

Upon my arrival to the land of glorious history, China, in 2003, I discovered a fascinating phenomenon. Through my teaching assignment, I realized that the ultimate goal of a great number of my Chinese female students was to land a foreign husband. My inquisitive nature, along with my expertise in observing and ...