Since school got out last week, I have been running errands to make sure I have everything I need for my trip. Included in this photo are some trip essentials: Chinese language textbook, China travel guide, passport (including Chinese visa), and sturdy, comfortable walking shoes. My preparation has also included some study of both language and history: I have been learning a bit of Chinese through the Adult and Community Education night courses I also would like to thank my Taiwanese students, Eric Wang and Julia Teng, for their patience in allowing me to try out some phrases on them! This past week I have been cramming as much background to Chinese history into my head as possible, and I am regretting not having started earlier. China is a vast country with a colorful and complicated history which cannot be fully absorbed in a week--as a teacher constantly reprimanding my students that the best way to learn is gradual and not by cramming everything in the night before the test, I should know better!
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