Updated 4/17/2020 Funny how much things can change in a few short months. This article was originally published in the fall of 2019, well before…
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“What did you eat today?” is one of the most common warmup questions I ask students. It can be used for all different levels of…
Are you getting ready to teach your classes online? As more and more states are closing in-person classes due to the coronavirus, many teachers and…
Although it might not feel like it in all parts of the country, it’s nearly time for April showers and May flowers. Many students start…
Earlier this month, I had a discussion-based class about sports and athletes. “Famous Chinese athletes besides Yao Ming,” I frantically Googled, because Yao Ming was…
After living abroad and working online for the past three years, I finally moved back to the United States and the classroom, this time as…
This month, millions of families are getting ready for Spring Festival in China. This is the time of year for fireworks, food, and red, red,…
Update 9/27/2020 What myths surround the Mid Autumn festival, or what is more commonly known as the Mooncake Festival? The most popular myth around the…
In 2018, over 15 million tourists visited Indonesia1, and you can bet that a lot of them wished they could stay for longer. Living in…
Many ESL teachers have had to straddle the fine line of work and enjoying their time off with family this summer holiday. While the kids…
