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Tag Archives: speeches
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
They say art imitates life. I am here to tell you that this is totally true. Now that the weather is getting warmer, my husband and I have been spending more time at his friend’s dance studio so he can … 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
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Tagged China, Chinese New Year, dragon, English, speeches
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I’m Lucky I’m Not Chinese
My biggest fear, like many people, is public speaking. “Wait a minute – you’re a teacher?!” you say incredulously. That’s the funny thing. I’m never nervous speaking in front of a class of students, no matter how silly I must … Continue reading
