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Jul 06, 2024 13:17Articles : huskies82 commented on news My Worst Expat Colleagues as an ESL Teacher in China
My worst experience was when I was scolded by two managers because students complained the assigned topic (resume writing) was boring. The lesson plans said 'do not deviate from the lesson plan without management approval' and when I followed the lesson plan exactly I was scolded. I started teaching my own topics or ... Full Comment>>
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Jul 06, 2024 13:14Articles : huskies82 commented on news 5 Things Foreigners in China Shouldn’t Do
The problem is the questions are extremely general. I am also asked if America is safe and this is a complex answer. I have to explain that it varies a lot and it is important to research the city if you are traveling there. China and America are both huge countries with a lot of variety. Full Comment>>
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Jul 05, 2024 21:29Articles : huskies82 commented on news The Dos and Don’ts of Learning Chinese
Anki is great for vocabulary and you can edit the flashcards and add more. I like to also add photos to make studying the cards more interesting and also help make vocabulary cards stick in my mind. I used to use Duolingo before it got too greedy and started having ads all the time. Full Comment>>
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Jul 05, 2024 21:25Articles : huskies82 commented on news Do ‘Face Jobs’ Still Exist in China?
Recently, I got a one day job for a steel company that wanted a foreign face for their promotional video. I was paid well for a few hours of easy work. Mostly I was standing around while the marketing team arranged the shoot. Full Comment>>
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Jul 05, 2024 21:21Articles : huskies82 commented on news 5 Things Foreigners in China Shouldn’t Do
Losing your cool: I have seen some loud arguments between Chinese people and it is very true that a crowd of onlookers quickly forms. Insult Chinese food: I am honest and point out some dishes I like and a few I dislike. Chinese food is varied and one can likely find a few dishes they enjoy. Nobody gets offended if ... Full Comment>>
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