huskies82
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I graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor's Degree in business administration and a minor in marketing. I have more than eight years of English teaching experience in China. Currently, I am teaching at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology. The students I have taught have included university and college students, teenagers preparing to study abroad, ... Read More>>

I graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor's Degree in business administration and a minor in marketing. I have more than eight years of English teaching experience in China. Currently, I am teaching at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology. The students I have taught have included university and college students, teenagers preparing to study abroad, students that had recently graduated from university and are preparing themselves to enter the workforce, and business professionals that have the desire to improve their English so they can better communicate with their foreign customers. I have taught business English, British literature, meteorology reading, science reading, intercultural communication, listening, IELTS preparation classes, practical English classes, oral English classes, and cultural topics. In addition, I have a 120-hour TEFL certification. 我毕业于南印第安纳大学，获得工商管理学士学位，辅修市场营销。我在中国有八年多的英语教学经验。目前，我在南京信息工程大学任教。我教过的学生包括大学生、准备出国留学的青少年、刚从大学毕业并准备进入职场的学生，以及希望提高英语水平以便更好地沟通的商业人士与他们的外国客户。我教过商务英语、英国文学、气象阅读、科学阅读、跨文化交流、听力、雅思备考课程、实用英语课程、英语口语课程和文化主题。另外，我有120小时的TEFL认证.

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Jul 06, 2024 13:17

Articles : 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 13:14

Articles : 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 21:29

Articles : 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 21:25

Articles : 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 21:21

Articles : 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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