Expat Life, Holiday, In-person Classes, Students, Teaching, TEFL

Labour Day Problems

I work out my schedule for Chinese Labour Day and wonder if it celebrates working a little too much.

China, Expat Life, Holiday, Sightseeing, Travel

Window of the World

I finally get a chance to do a little sightseeing in Shenzhen.

China, Expat Life, Illness, Quarantine, Travel

Covid in China

I explore some of the different attitudes to the pandemic in China and the US.

Expat Life, In-person Classes, Students, Teaching, TEFL

One Month In

I reflect a bit on what my first month has been like and finally get a good surprise.

In-person Classes, Students, Teaching, TEFL

Teacher Problems

Every teacher has to teach kids that don't behave. I have a lot. Here are some common teacher problems that I've had.

In-person Classes, Students, Teaching, TEFL

Party!

I have a party in class and get love notes from students who later chase me down the street with swords.

In-person Classes, Students, Teaching, TEFL, Training

Kindergarten Torture

Kindergarten was so bad I try to quit and other horrifying hijinks.