louischuahm

Feb 10, 2014 19:10

Around China : louischuahm commented on news British Girl Working as an Aupair in China is Shocked by Wealth

Well, Deng Xiaoping did say that "To be rich is glorious!". It is obvious that most locals took his words literally. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Feb 09, 2014 00:00

Around China : louischuahm commented on news New Policy Warns Chinese Teachers Against Physical and Sexual Harassment

With this new policy the little emperors and princesses will now be promoted to demigod status. I am sure plenty of these kids will take advantage and abuse the policy. So what about implementing a policy to protect the teachers from being harassed by students? Will it happen? Doubt it. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Feb 08, 2014 17:55

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Li Na Begrudgingly Accepts 800,000 RMB

Where I come from, our government will pay her RMB10 million. RMB800k? You can even buy a house! Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Feb 08, 2014 16:49

Blogs : louischuahm commented on Erichu 's blog Why it’s getting harder to marry now

95% of my friends are locals. When we talk about this issue, most reply that they cannot afford to get married. For the women, they expect the husbands to provide after marriage. They also said that without a house and a car, they wouldn't even consider getting married. So, for women, it's security first before ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Feb 05, 2014 01:23

Articles : louischuahm commented on news A Step Up: Do International Schools Really Give Children an Edge?

This is a long debated subject. We all know that the current education doesn't equip students for the real world. The crux of the issue is the curriculum, methodology and the teachers themselves. The curriculum can be changed easily by researching on what's needed and changes made accordingly. However, when it comes ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Jan 31, 2014 00:33

Articles : louischuahm commented on news Love and Unavoidable Conflict When Chinese Women and American Men Date

This doesn't apply to Americans or westerners only. I'm an overseas Chinese and even I have issues with local Chinese girls. It's mostly how their brains are hard wired. If you are an item, she expects that everything will be taken care of, right down to the needs of her family. Yes, that means if her brother wants ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Jan 19, 2014 16:20

Blogs : louischuahm commented on Sinobear 's blog An Open Letter to Job Applicants (from a Recruiter)

I agree with you on all points. I'm a Singaporean living in Guangzhou for 2 years now. I've just sold off my business to my local partner and decided to take up teaching. The aim is to pay forward what I have taken from China in terms of their hospitality, their support and most importantly, their acceptance of me ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Jan 19, 2014 15:10

Blogs : louischuahm commented on louischuahm 's blog Why is There a Preference for Native Speakers?

Hi Gabb, thanks for your advice. Yes, I am now contacting schools in smaller cities. I also think they are having hard time trying to find native (Caucasian) teachers because native teachers want to teach in bigger cities where there is a large expat community. I am also avoiding agents and recruiters because they ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Jan 12, 2014 22:50

Blogs : louischuahm commented on Erichu 's blog Study Abroad: Are Chinese Really Thinking What's Best For Their Children?

I'm from Singapore and truly, I see China's education going through the same problems we once had. Back in the 70s, students study by rote and there was only one objective - to pass the final exam and go on to the next level. However, with time, the government realized that they cannot compete internationally with ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Jan 07, 2014 00:45

Blogs : louischuahm commented on Sinobear 's blog China Over the Past 15 Years

Very nicely put! I like the tongue in cheek and in your face fashion of writing, particularly about the internet censorship part. Very thought provoking read I must say. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Dec 31, 2013 16:24

Blogs : louischuahm Posted a new blog Why is there a preference for native speakers?

Don't get me wrong, I don't have anything against native speakers. It's just an opinion I'd like to share. As we all know, there are many types of English. In the UK alone, there are Irish, Scottish, Welsh, etc. Then you have American English - both north and south, not forgetting the Texan drawl. Further we have ...