louischuahm

Jul 25, 2014 15:55

Articles : louischuahm commented on news Foreign Teacher Training Institutions: The Only Qualification Necessary is a Foreign Face

All said and done, it's the parents' demands and schools (bona fide or otherwise) providing the supply. Demand exceeds supply (legitimate supply I mean) so schools (scammers) grab foreigners off the streets and put them in front of the kids. If you look at some of the advertisements, you'll note that many do not ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Jul 24, 2014 16:21

(Shanghai) In Pulse : louischuahm commented on news Shanghai Flight Cancellations Lead to Spring Festival Level Crowds on Trains

Great! Carry out a full scale military exercise during the school break and close the air space and railways. Great planning, China! Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Jul 08, 2014 10:34

Around China : louischuahm commented on news UK Simplifying Visa Applications to Attract More Chinese Tourists

Good luck UK! You will get hordes of tourists tramping down Oxford St. Just hope your infrastructure will be able to cope with the crowds. We did that in our country and now everyone wants them out. They bring their habits along, spitting, pissing on the brass verge, ayis dancing, rushing to get first in line, your ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Jun 09, 2014 22:33

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Jiangsu Men Jailed for Collecting Ten Tons of Coins for Foreign Money Forgery

The story doesn't make sense. First, were the coins stolen from somewhere? If they were not, what's wrong with refurbishing them and selling them? If they were stolen, it must have been over a longer period than 9 months surely for 10 tons of coins. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Jun 09, 2014 01:11

Articles : louischuahm commented on news The Real Cost of Education in China

The biggest problem is with the parents who unwittingly listen to all the gossip with their own mahjong groups, high tea sessions and neighbors. Each want their son/daughter to be better than their peers. Recruiters play a big part as well, telling parents AP is better than A levels (if they knew that kids are on a ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Jun 07, 2014 23:33

Blogs : louischuahm commented on louischuahm 's blog Chongqing...two and half months later...

Hi there! Jul and Aug happen to be the hottest months of the year, mercury hitting 45 degrees Celsius. I'd be careful not to get heatstroke if I were you. It'll be hot and dry till after Mid Autumn Festival, then it cools down real fast. Very shirt Spring and Autumn here. And of course you will love the spicy food ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Jun 07, 2014 23:30

Blogs : louischuahm commented on louischuahm 's blog Chongqing...two and half months later...

Thanks buddy! Been so busy lately, hopefully I can get out during the Aug hols! Full Comment>>

louischuahm

May 31, 2014 16:27

Around China : louischuahm commented on news New Civil Aviation Regulations Will Mean Passengers Delayed by Weather Must Pay Their Own Way

Two hours delay and you can claim? That's absolutely BULL.! I was delayed for more than 8 hours out of Guangzhou and all we got were two greasy rice balls for dinner (business class got 4 grease balls). We asked about staying over at a hotel at their expense but were flatly refused. For the record, my flight was ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

May 31, 2014 01:16

Blogs : louischuahm Posted a new blog Chongqing...two and half months later...

It's been two and half months since I last wrote. Been busy all that time putting into place processes for so many tasks. I was wondering what the previous administrator was doing, even simple processes were not in place. It's no wonder the expat teachers here were complaining that each time they wanted something it ...

louischuahm

May 10, 2014 21:01

Blogs : louischuahm commented on louischuahm 's blog Patience...you will need it...

You in Chengdu? It's just 2 hours by train from where I am. Maybe this Dragonboat festival I just might just go there. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 29, 2014 20:32

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Chinese Cities Ranked by Costs of Getting Married: Shenzhen Takes First Place

Therein lies the reason for the ever increasing shengnu. In my opinion, the prerequisites for marrying a women is just too much to bear for men here. How many men can actually cough up those sums of money. In my country, a couple gets together and work out how long BOTH contribute to the family building, not just ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 25, 2014 22:09

(Guangzhou) In Pulse : louischuahm commented on news 13 Brands of Bottled Water Fail Routine Safety Inspection in Guangzhou

Sometimes, I think tap water is cleaner than treated water. In treated water you do t know what you are getting because you don't know how it's packaged. Having seen some bottling plants in Guangzhou, I'm not sure if bottled water is safer than tap water. At least with tap water I will boil it before drinking. ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 18, 2014 10:17

Blogs : louischuahm commented on Eragon 's blog Right to teach English

The debate has been raging on for as long as I know. It took me all of two and half months to land a job here. For the record, I am a non native speaker from Singapore and also Chinese. The fact that I can speak advanced Chinese scored me a few brownie points but that wasn't the reason I got the job. You see, all ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 17, 2014 19:49

(Beijing) In Pulse : louischuahm commented on news New Visa Regulations and Privileges for Foreign Experts in Beijing

About time foreigners got recognized for their contributions! Better late than never. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 16, 2014 20:48

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Keeping it In the Family: Sister Stands In for Absent Bride in Wedding Ceremony

This only happens in China! Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 16, 2014 12:40

Articles : louischuahm commented on news Survival of the Fittest: The Difficulties of Finding a Job as a Foreigner

Yes, curriculum for A levels and AP are managed by the UK and the US respectively. Overseas students pay huge amounts to get a place in unis across Europe and the US and this is an important revenue source for them. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 15, 2014 22:35

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Girl Borrows Money to Help Boyfriend, Ends Up Prostituting Herself to Pay it Off

Just goes to show how a leech works here, bleed you and hang you out to dry! Useless guy. Pity the girl tough. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 15, 2014 19:05

Articles : louischuahm commented on news Survival of the Fittest: The Difficulties of Finding a Job as a Foreigner

Let's put it this way, if western unis turn away Chinese students, how much revenue is lost? So I am sure standards are bent to accept these students they can pay obscene amounts just to get in. So you see, western unis are also in the business of making money. It's not just about standards. And you are incorrect ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 14, 2014 19:32

Articles : louischuahm commented on news Survival of the Fittest: The Difficulties of Finding a Job as a Foreigner

I recently started work in a university and I am surprised that kids of 14 years are already completing their A levels within a year, AP as well. By 16' they will be in some uni in the UK or US. The pressure on them is tremendous and sometimes I see them struggling to understand. Their English is fairly good for a ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 11, 2014 00:14

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Marks and Spencer to Open New Stores in Beijing and Guangzhou

Great stuff! But will they be bringing their food halls? Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 10, 2014 14:25

Blogs : louischuahm commented on louischuahm 's blog Patience...you will need it...

Thanks! It wasn't easy but definitely worth the effort I must say. Yes, this is a beautiful city, nothing like Guangzhou and Shenzhen where everyone's in a hurry to get somewhere. And there's plenty of pretty girls too! Eye candy! Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 08, 2014 21:24

Around China : louischuahm commented on news China’s Love of Pig Trotters May be Saving the UK’s Pork Industry

Guest@ I'm more grown up than you ever thought of me. I have no need to please anyone, least of all you. Sometimes, if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything for others may think differently of you. So, what's your problem? Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 08, 2014 21:01

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Poetic Justice? Internet Fraudster is Tricked by Online Girlfriend

Poetic indeed! Scammed by a scammer. Goes to show crime doesn't pay. Eventually you'll get caught and shamed. In this case, both the scammed scammer and the scammer's scammer (tongue twister or what?) both ended up in the clinger. What else is there to say? Good job, PSB! Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 08, 2014 15:39

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Student’s Passion for Instant Noodles Gets Him Into Elite American University

Don't think so Bill. Perhaps you may need to show how profoundly inspired you were with the cultural aspects of the local citizenry and the impact it has on your life such that you were inevitably drawn to join in the exemplary study methodology that creates a uniquely superior race. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 08, 2014 15:03

Articles : louischuahm commented on news Silent Agreement: The Four Unwritten Rules of Courtship in China

Guest2293436@ FYI, I am a Chinese man and I don't share your thoughts about preferences. It's about the state of one's mind, one's upbringing, etc. Your statement that "We Chinese men prefer "our wives to be" virgins" holds very little water. It smacks of chauvinism, don't you think? So women cannot "prefer their ... Full Comment>>