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Tag Archives: English
Right On the Button
Sometimes, English is stupid. I know, I speak and teach the language, so how can I badmouth it like that? Well, I never really stop to think about whether it makes sense or not, since it is my native language … Continue reading
How NOT To Choose An English Name
You know what one of the strangest and oddly most stressful parts of my job teaching English in China is? Having to give English names to new students. (We always do this for new students – it makes it easier … Continue reading
Back From Hiatus, and Don’t You People Know Who I AM?!
Oh, hi there! Long time, no see. What’s that? You don’t remember me? No, no need to apologize. I completely understand. I mean, from your point of view, I pretty much dropped off the face of the internet (does the … Continue reading
Posted in Things Other People Do, Things Other People Say, Uncategorized
Tagged Because I'm a foreigner!, China, English, funny, photos, strangers, winter
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Tee Time
My deepest apologies for not posting anything last week. Between our first anniversary, my husband being moved to a new department at work, and various Children’s Day celebrations and activities that most definitely lasted more than a single day, I … Continue reading
Tickling My Funny Bone
First, Happy Mother’s Day, mom and grandma! Oh, and dear readers, call your mothers and grandmothers and tell them to have a wonderful day. Second, I’m sorry. Yes, I’m apologizing pre-emptively. There won’t really be a substantial post this week. … Continue reading
The English Judge
First off, I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year – today is the first day of the Year of the Dragon. My husband and I are in his hometown, celebrating with his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, … Continue reading
Posted in Things Other People Do, Things Other People Say
Tagged China, Chinese New Year, dragon, English, speeches
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What Did You Just Say?!
If you knew me in real life here in China, which is a pretty slim chance since I live in a small city with few foreigners…although apparently a new guy has just arrived in town and is accosting laowai while … Continue reading
Posted in Things My Husband Says
Tagged China, English, funny, husband, learning Chinese
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When the Taxi Driver Understands
(I’m actually forbidden from telling this story around here anymore, since my co-worker’s boyfriend gets jealous and protective, but I’m going to go ahead and share it with you anyway.) The first summer after I arrived back in China in … Continue reading
The Key to a Good Marriage
Although my husband’s English isn’t perfect, it is very good. And that’s something I love about him. He makes jokes and plays on words in English. He understands and dishes out sarcasm right along with me. And he is often … Continue reading
