We've talked a lot about learning other languages, but how about teaching them? This week, Patrice and Rachel are joined by special guest Saurabh Anand to discuss the path of teaching English to non-native speakers from three very different experiences.
Have you ever stopped to think about the bizarre rules, spelling, and theft of words that make up the English language? If you are an English learner, you have no doubt agonized over wacky spelling, the lack of a phonetic writing system, and phrasal verbs (combinations of a verb and participle that change the meaning … Continue reading Episode 16: The Evolution of English, Part I
I haven't been in China for very long, but I have learned some pretty important lessons in my 3.5 weeks here. You might be surprised you never thought of these yourself. Or you might be, like, a little mad that these are not valuable lessons for you at all. But here you are, and here … Continue reading Confucius say… (3 Important Lessons from China)
I thought that, while I’m still fresh off the boat in China, I’d take some time to describe a typical day for me here. I’m sure that in about 6 months, when I’m more established with a local bank account, better Mandarin, and the ability to scan QR codes in a meaningful way (I’m telling … Continue reading 2 Weeks in: A Day in My Chinese Life
Our goal was to wait out the rainy season before we started on our trip. And if the weather is going to be anything like it is this morning, the day we leave Gwangju, we did a great job. It was a particularly long rainy season in Korea this year, with the puny drizzle and … Continue reading And We’re Off!