Let’s do a deep dive into Spring Festival / Chinese New Year history and myths. Like many Chinese holidays, there are legends and stories that…
Delanie HondaJanuary 25, 2019
An Overview of Chinese Holidays Your answers to “Do they celebrate Christmas in China?” and more Photo by Kyle Taylor (Flickr) There’s a famous scene…
Delanie HondaDecember 21, 2018
Teaching can be challenging enough on its own but add a culture clash, and the level of difficulty often soars! Westerners may not be completely…
Harry HodgeOctober 15, 2018
If I were a Chinese student, I think I’d look forward to the fall semester. Yes, it means a new school year, but it’s the…
Delanie HondaSeptember 29, 2018
Everything you need to know about the Mooncake Festival, including foods, traditions, and folktales For many of us, fall means apple spice candles and pumpkin…
Delanie HondaSeptember 21, 2018
Educational assessments may take many forms, from the practical application of knowledge to presentations or exams. As discussed in a previous article, Chinese education is…
Delanie HondaMay 29, 2018
As online teachers, we have limited time each week to teach our students. We know classes range from 25-50 minutes and that's not a lot…
Delanie HondaMay 18, 2018