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About connieinasia

I have been in the Asia region for 27 years as an English language teacher. A majority of those have been in China with the Amity Foundation , a Chinese NGO that works in all areas of development for the Chinese people. Covid stranded me in America for over 3 years, with China closing its boarders to returning teachers. In 2023, I was accepted into a new teaching role not in China but in Laos. Join me in experiencing this incredible journey into a different culture, a different language, and a different life.

Back in China: Hectic schedules, Roasting runs, Unsettled Moves

Posted on August 27, 2016 by connieinasia

It’s been 3 weeks since I returned to China on Aug. 6 and pretty much, it’s been non-stop ever since. Leaving the States After entertaining Chinese visitors in Illinois, which was a rare treat, I didn’t have much time to … Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Culture Shock

Posted on July 16, 2016 by connieinasia

As a reminder: I arrived in the States on July 1st and have been enjoying time with my mom in my hometown, Marshall, IL. My return date to China will be August 6. The evening’s cool breeze was sweeping me, … Continue reading →

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The Ladies Who Lunch

Posted on June 30, 2016 by connieinasia

      Despite good intentions, looks like my days got away from me since the last posting. My vacation started 2 1/2 weeks ago but has included quite a few surprises.  The biggest one concerns the new teachers coming … Continue reading →

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And My Turn to Follow Up With an Essay

Posted on June 8, 2016 by connieinasia

Today is the second day of vacation for me, although the students are still taking their final exams for their Chinese courses at this time.  Dragon Boat Festival is tomorrow and the entire nation has been given Thursday and Friday off, meaning … Continue reading →

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My Mom’s Turn for an Entry

Posted on June 2, 2016 by connieinasia

Priscilla Wieck’s Column:   “Walk With Me” My mom, Priscilla Wieck, has been writing a weekly column for our local Marshall newspaper for 3 months now.  She has entitled it “Walk with Me” because of her daily walks around our small town … Continue reading →

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News Concerning the New Campus Move

Posted on May 28, 2016 by connieinasia

A former post was devoted our new school campus, with pictures dating from May 2nd when Peace Corp volunteer, Jackie Zubin, and I visited the site to check things out. We trekked by replanted sticks of trees, clamored over dirt … Continue reading →

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The Curtain Rises! Our Department’s Annual English Language Play Contest Dazzles All

Posted on May 17, 2016 by connieinasia

All last week, text messages were flying between the English language departmental staff (including myself and Peace Corp volunteer Jackie) and our English major students. “Are we on for Friday or not?” The 10th Annual English Language Play Contest was hovering over … Continue reading →

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The New Campus

Posted on May 12, 2016 by connieinasia

I mentioned in the last post about the new campus, which Peace Corp volunteer Jackie (at my school) and I visited over a week ago.  We’d never been and were interested in seeing what we’d soon be moving into, since … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day! 母亲节快乐!

Posted on May 8, 2016 by connieinasia

Today is Mother’s Day, although in my Chinese classroom, it’s really been a week of Mother’s Day activities for my students.  My Mother’s Day lessons focus on the history of the day ( how it came about and current Mom’s Day … Continue reading →

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May 1 Holiday News: Countryside Visit and Dinner Party

Posted on May 2, 2016 by connieinasia

It’s a 3-day weekend in China, with Labor Day (May 1st) as a holiday with an added Monday of rest because our holiday just happens to fall on a Sunday, which is already a rest day in China. My weekend has … Continue reading →

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