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Kiyasarin · Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Posts: 8 Location: California

Well, my only knowledge of Cape Breton (and forgive me if you hear this all the time) is that I'm a HUGE fan of Ashley MacIsaac. I understand he's a bit of a rascal and might not be the best representative of CB, but he's a fantastic musician.

Not to break up the Canadian love fest Wink

, but I wanted to thank Shmooj for his vote of confidence. I really can't take the credit, though--it's because of all the helpful information provided on this discussion forum by you, Shmooj, as well as Denise, Capergirl, Glenski, PaulH, etc., that I've been able to make informed decisions about how to proceed. I've already had years of painful experience stumbling blindly into a career and simply hoping for the best, and quite frankly I'm a little tired right now of flying by the seat of my pants. And I like to think I learn from my mistakes (most of the time, anyway).

Okay, grovelling thanks over, now back to the lluuurrrrrvvvv! Laughing

Kiyasarin

Kiyasarin · Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Posts: 8 Location: California

Oops, I left Wolf off my grovelling thanks list...

Wolf, thank you too for your posts!

Okay, NOW grovelling thanks complete. Think I'll go check out how the "Men to Boyz" thread is progressing over on the General Discussion forum. Laughing

Kiyasarin

Capergirl · Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2003 11:11 am Post subject:

Capergirl · Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2003 11:28 am Post subject:

Kiyasarin · Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Posts: 8 Location: California

Yeah, I didn't think he'd be a good reference, but he's the reason I know anything at all about Cape Breton, so I had to mention it. Sorry! Smile

And no, I haven't heard of the two you mentioned, but I will definitely check them out.

Kiyasarin

JDYoung · Joined: 21 Apr 2003 Posts: 157 Location: Dongbei

Shenyanggerry: When you come to China in February are you headed for Shenyang? If so, there are a bunch of Canucks at my school. We know some good spots.

shenyanggerry · Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 619 Location: Canada

JDYoung, yes I am returning to Shengyang. You mean there is actually something beyond Sophies, Glare and Bar street? Wink

Guest · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 11:04 am Post subject:

Hi,

I arrived in China 3 months ago with No Degree, No qualifications and no experience and it is absolutely wonderful here.

I only teach 10 hours per week, but I do spend about 6 hours per week preparing for my classes. I teach from Grade 3 - Grade 6 and then I have 3 Junior 3 classes per week also.

If you plan your lessons according to their ability, I think the main thing you can really do (when you only see each class for 40 minutes per week) is to make the lessons interesting for the younger children and to correct their pronunciation. 90% of the children at this School say egga
and oranger and handa etc. even the older students.

In the case of the Junior 3's, they are about 16 and they are all much smarter than I am - the only thing I have going for me is that English is my native language. In this case, I have to keep one step ahead of them at all times. Their written English is quite good, however it is very hard to get them to speak, and when they do, they are not as good at oral English as some of my Grade 3 kids are.

Celeste · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 11:39 am Post subject:

Sorry Shmooj-

We need to know. Sort of the way in Japan everyone seems to want to know your astrological signs and bloodtype. (I was born in a tiny little town called burns lake, but mostly grew up in Prince Rupert and most recently am from Vancouver- but no one is really FROM Vancouver...)

So, Shmooj, where ya from, eh?