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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.

English Corner on Our Campus: Food Night!

Posted on May 23, 2015 by connieinasia

 All across China, university and college campuses, city parks and small cafes host what has been termed as English Corner (EC). These are well-known gathering places where those interested in practicing their English skills can show up and join with … Continue reading →

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An Old Building; Innovative Additions

Posted on May 21, 2015 by connieinasia

The single teacher’s apartment building I live in, along with the Peace Corp folk, is one of the oldest on campus.  Plumbing is a mess.  Mold is a constant.  Electrical wiring is iffy. You’ll also remember that during the summer, … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Tales from Along the Yangtze

Posted on May 16, 2015 by connieinasia

Note: Internet connection problems have delayed me for a week to post these. The China Telecom worker has been here to say that the telephone lines in my home are so old that they need to be replacing.  This is a huge problem. We’ve … Continue reading →

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It’s Mother’s Day Along the Yangtze

Posted on May 7, 2015 by connieinasia

All week has been about one thing and one thing only in my English language classroom: Mothers! Yes, the year has rolled around again for another Mother’s Day culture lesson, shared with my first and second year students. This has … Continue reading →

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News from Luzhou . . . Finally!

Posted on April 28, 2015 by connieinasia

  Swamped in Make-up Classes, and More Make-up Classes, and More Make-up Classes This semester’s continuity has been continuously compromised since the last update, nearing Easter Sunday. We’ve had Tomb Sweeping (April 5 with April 6 off), canceled Friday classes … Continue reading →

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Trekking to the Luzhou Church on Sunday: Not for the Weak of Stomach

Posted on April 4, 2015 by connieinasia

I have to wonder if our pioneering Methodist Canadian missionaries had the same feelings as I sometimes do when, in 1913, they made their way down the narrow alleyways leading to their newly-built, pristine worship center and sanctuary. I especially … Continue reading →

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Last Notes from Illinois Before Taking Off

Posted on March 8, 2015 by connieinasia

The Big Snow of Last Weekend With the prediction of snow last weekend, Saturday had our local Walmart teaming with people loading up on supplies.  Then it was a matter of waiting for the flakes to fall, which started at … Continue reading →

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Out-of-Town Treks Before the Snow: Theater and a Goodwill Drop-off

Posted on March 7, 2015 by connieinasia

Anyone following America’s Midwest news will know that our weather on this end, at least for the past week, has been something!   Snow, sleet, rain and then flooding due to the melting snow.  Seems we’re having 3 seasons (Fall, Winter, … Continue reading →

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All for the Love of Birds: A Rural King Shopping Venture

Posted on February 22, 2015 by connieinasia

Our record subzero temperatures in the Midwest had my mom and me staying indoors as much as possible during the past few days. Even Lao-lao (Old-old), our China Chi rescue, hunkered down in his doggie bed, hoping we’d forget about … Continue reading →

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Honoring My Dad: A Worthy Send-off

Posted on February 17, 2015 by connieinasia

Today is President’s Day, quite an appropriate time to address last week’s send-off for my father, a politically-minded individual and strong advocate of the American right to vote. As the only Civics teacher in our  high school, who taught a … Continue reading →

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