huskies82 on news LBH: Why are English Teachers in China Perceived as ‘Losers Back Home’?(10 comments)
Good attitude. Some people just resent all foreigners. The important thing is what do the students you are teaching think. If you are respectful and responsible, most will not see you as a loser. Full Comment>>
huskies82 on news LBH: Why are English Teachers in China Perceived as ‘Losers Back Home’?(10 comments)
I worked with a couple of teachers from the Philippines and an Indian teacher that were very fluent and often assigned to teach the higher levels. The other Filipinos had decent English skills, but they often made simple grammar mistakes. These other teachers were assigned lower to mid-levels. Full Comment>>
huskies82 on news LBH: Why are English Teachers in China Perceived as ‘Losers Back Home’?(10 comments)
The ESL jobs involving singing to kids are not as easy as people imagine. I would be terrified teaching kids and I respect those that can motivate young learners. I imagine that teaching kids is a lot of fun for those that have those skills and know tons of activities to get kids excited while also learning. Full Comment>>
huskies82 on news 5 Things Foreigners in China Shouldn’t Do(6 comments)
The problem is the questions are extremely general. I am also asked if America is safe and this is a complex answer. I have to explain that it varies a lot and it is important to research the city if you are traveling there. China and America are both huge countries with a lot of variety. Full Comment>>
huskies82 on news The Dos and Don’ts of Learning Chinese(3 comments)
Anki is great for vocabulary and you can edit the flashcards and add more. I like to also add photos to make studying the cards more interesting and also help make vocabulary cards stick in my mind. I used to use Duolingo before it got too greedy and started having ads all the time. Full Comment>>
huskies82 on news Do ‘Face Jobs’ Still Exist in China?(5 comments)
Recently, I got a one day job for a steel company that wanted a foreign face for their promotional video. I was paid well for a few hours of easy work. Mostly I was standing around while the marketing team arranged the shoot. Full Comment>>
huskies82 on news 5 Things Foreigners in China Shouldn’t Do(6 comments)
Losing your cool: I have seen some loud arguments between Chinese people and it is very true that a crowd of onlookers quickly forms. Insult Chinese food: I am honest and point out some dishes I like and a few I dislike. Chinese food is varied and one can likely find a few dishes they enjoy. Nobody gets offended if ... Full Comment>>
huskies82 on news My Second First Impressions as an Expat in China(2 comments)
The public urination was disgusting. I saw this more when I lived in a neighborhood with a lot of elderly people that didn't properly raise their grandkids. Seeing a child pee in the middle of a food market was especially disgusting. What is weirder is that nobody scolded the kid. As a foreigner, I would feel wrong ... Full Comment>>