kuriku on adamhorton 's blog Speaking A New Language Means Creating A New Personality(3 comments)
As someone who learned three languages by age 3, I completely agree with this post. I definitely feel that the languages make me sound different and appear different, and changing the manner in which I speak is very difficult. When I speak Chinese I feel like I turn into a little girl who knows better than to speak ... Full Comment>>
kuriku on news When to Hold Your Tongue: The Importance of Respecting “Face”(22 comments)
Since your students are going abroad to study, I'm going to assume you work for a private school/center/agency with a high price tag. Most likely you're not allowed to tell parents their kids are special needs because that would mean they'd have to refund the retainer and change to an institution with special ed ... Full Comment>>
kuriku on news Why Isn't My Child Fluent Already? How Chinese Parents and Schools See Foreign Teachers(40 comments)
Two points... 1. I would not hire a native speaker to teach my child Spanish, because obviously a native speaker doesn't know the difficulties a non-native speaker has in learning their language. I would hire someone who speaks the same language as my child, but who has mastered the language (proof that they're good ... Full Comment>>
kuriku on news Credit Cards, Cooking, and Criticism: 16 Differences Between Americans and Chinese(25 comments)
This was in a Chinese Wechat feed. Isn't it nice to know what the locals think of us? Full Comment>>
kuriku on news Guangzhou Railway Station Knife Attack: 10 Injured(11 comments)
Not that I'm in support of their actions, but I believe the rationale behind attack innocent people in public places is a form of rebellion against the government, and serves as a msg to the rest of the population: Your government can't protect you. It's an invitation to let others question the government, for as we ... Full Comment>>
kuriku on news Wuhan College Students Made to Run Laps as Punishment for Failing Class(5 comments)
Is it the exertion that works or the shame for having to run that works? Full Comment>>
kuriku on news What’d you Say? An Introduction to the Sichuanese Mandarin Dialect(9 comments)
Wow, this is really informative and accurate. Full Comment>>
kuriku on news Mainland Visitors Protest Smuggling Stereotypes in Hong Kong: “I Do Not Shop in Hong Kong” (17 comments)
I think it's interesting for mainlanders who can afford to shop in France to boycott shopping in HK--because obviously it's going to be cheaper in another country, and hey, even if it's not, it's not like they're lacking the funds to buy overpriced stuff. The people who are shopping in HK, smuggling, or just ... Full Comment>>
kuriku on news 29% of International Students in the US are Chinese (6 comments)
US Colleges banking on Chinese. Combined with immigration stats and Obama's new policies, makes you wonder who's got the upper hand--US or China? Is the US benefiting from Chinese spending, or are the Chinese benefiting by taking over US land and assets? Soon they will also be taking over study seats and jobs... Full Comment>>
kuriku on news 30% of Chinese Households Reported Domestic Violence in Survey (4 comments)
It's be interesting if they could link domestic violence to alcoholism in china... Full Comment>>
kuriku on news How to Recognize a “Face Job” When Applying for Jobs in China(47 comments)
The best way to know if it's a face job? Have your ethnic-looking native speaker apply for the same job and see what response they get (if any). Usually the response is something along the lines of: "we need a white person" Full Comment>>
kuriku on news Learning Curves: Alternative Education in China(11 comments)
I've met Steiner kids and almost enrolled in their high school myself, but did not have the same opinion. They're mostly artsy hipsters where I'm from. I think the attitude is the combination of Chinese society and one child policy. Full Comment>>
kuriku on news What a Charmer: Fujian Creep Slaps “Ugly” Blind Date (36 comments)
I'm confused. You can call the police when someone slaps you? Full Comment>>
kuriku on stephd1986 's blog Laoshi! Laoshi!(27 comments)
If you count by hour, not 40 minutes, it's only 142/hr, which is very low in Beijing. The only bonus is that housing is provided. Full Comment>>
kuriku on news Settling Down in China? Understanding The Chinese Spousal Visa(28 comments)
You can also apply for a Q2 visa outside of China, which is especially useful if you decide to have a baby in another country. The application requirements are the same as an L visa, plus marriage certificate. When I got mine, I was able to get 180 days multiple entry for 300 euros (2,400rmb at 1:8), which will last ... Full Comment>>
kuriku on news A Second Education: 4 Exams and Tests Expats Can Take in China(16 comments)
Rather than A-levels, which I see was taken out, you could replace it with IELTS (similar to SATs, but more adults take it) or TOEFL (for non native speakers). I also think the HSK could've been expanded on here. Full Comment>>