Tag: English Teaching
Did You Do Your Homework?
In the midst of all the required teacher feedback and correction, there are thought-provoking surprises; those reminders that there’s always so much more going on than pronunciation or grammar.
A Faith without Borders
To a Japanese professor with Chinese scholars, a Chinese businesswoman with a German officemate, a teacher’s aide, a group of musicians, a retired neighbor and so many others, “Thank you, for helping me have a faith without borders.”
Faith. Hope. Love.
For many years I had a scroll hanging on my wall with the Chinese characters for faith, hope, and love. If the Biblical admonition to be salt and light includes our home decorations, well, this little piece of parchment was salty indeed.
My Journey to Professionalism in Teaching
"I hadn’t planned on teaching. Although I love English and had even majored in English literature at university, I didn’t like public speaking."
A Teacher Responds
"It struck me that almost all of the contributors touched at least briefly on one recurring theme: the need for teachers to approach their work with humility."
5 Things I Loved about Christmas in China
The act of sharing with students the richness of Christmas and the significance of God coming down to be with us is humbling and beautiful.
The Slippery Slope of English Teaching
Teaching English in China—does it isolate you or open doors into the community and culture?