murphy903 Aug 07,2014 19:54

Tags: Teaching & Learning, Language & Culture

Here are some important facts you should know about the TOEFL exam if you plan to move to an English speaking country as a resident or enroll in school there as a student. Note that the TOEFL is no ...

murphy903 Feb 16,2014 08:09

Tags: Relationships, Language & Culture, Lifestyle

There were many new things that I have learned about China since coming here 29 months ago. I was taught that there are certain 'talking skills' that many here learn in growing up. Things that ...

murphy903 Feb 16,2014 08:08

Tags: Teaching & Learning, Expat Rants & Advice, Expat Tales

I've been teaching here in China for almost 2.5 years. I think I've experienced every shocking aspect of Chinese culture and life here. I've traveled to 26 countries. I know how to travel and best ...

murphy903 Feb 16,2014 07:59

Tags: Relationships, Business & Jobs, Lifestyle

Twice in the past few days, I've witnessed families arguing to the point of having major 'falling outs' (when you get so angry with each other that there is threat of withdrawing love from a family ...

murphy903 Oct 10,2013 08:04

Tags: Teaching & Learning

A wonderful article recently on ChinaDaily said that spending for education increases annually by about 20%. As a foreign teacher here, I'm wondering how it is spent and what are the results. You ...

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I was chosen as Top Blogger 2013 for China Daily newspaper. My articles are printed in their print edition 2-4 times a month. I am a professional English teacher in Zhengzhou. ...

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