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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.

Unreported Stress

Posted on June 19, 2012 by connieinasia

             Stress, stress and more stress.             I certainly don’t like it nor do I need it but ever since Little Flower died, the stress has been through the roof.              Stress of the air-conditioner being broken for a month … Continue reading →

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Sunday Night Closure Classes: A Grand Affair

Posted on June 18, 2012 by connieinasia

                My closure classes for the school year had to be changed from Saturday morning to Sunday evening.  It was time for the national CET exams (College English Test) which all English majors must pass to receive their diplomas.  Saturday was … Continue reading →

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Last Class Day Finally Arrives

Posted on June 14, 2012 by connieinasia

            Today, Friday, is the last teaching day I will have at this school.    My Business English students, 1st years,  will finish their conversation tests by 9:30 a.m. Meanwhile, my second year students in English Education Class 102 will be having the … Continue reading →

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Good-bye, My Little Friends! 再见，我的小朋友！

Posted on June 11, 2012 by connieinasia

            I’ve mentioned before that Saturday afternoons are my time for the xiao pengyou (little friends, or children) to visit.  These campus kids come over from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. for snacks, play with my games, enjoy special activities … Continue reading →

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Our Haven for Misfits is Closing Up Shop

Posted on June 5, 2012 by connieinasia

             In a past blog, I explained how our tiny English Center  has proven a haven for misfits.  Students such as strange Isaac, bullied Godfrey or shy Elise found a home in our Center, high above the campus on the … Continue reading →

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The Yearly Southern China Plague is Upon Us

Posted on May 30, 2012 by connieinasia

           Our heavy rains over the past few days have cooled us down immensely and caused our usually clear-watered Li River to run a muddy, ugly brown.  Along with the wet and cool come another yearly event to our remote … Continue reading →

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Our School’s First (and Last) English Language Talent Contest

Posted on May 27, 2012 by connieinasia

        Friday had our English Association members scrambling in their prep work to get ready for our school’s last English contest, not only for the school year, but for our small campus as well.              Heavy rains forced members … Continue reading →

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Final Longzhou School Days announced . . . Again!

Posted on May 24, 2012 by connieinasia

                Our English Center was filled with students yesterday when I arrived at 4:30.  There was a lot of talk about our upcoming English Talent Show contest, taking place tomorrow night.  I’ll be judging and enjoying students singing, reciting poetry … Continue reading →

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Rumors Finally Put to Rest: The Longzhou School’s Final Days Announced

Posted on May 22, 2012 by connieinasia

A Weekend Reunion              Last weekend was one of catching up and fun times with old friends.  As mentioned in the last entry, our small group of Guangxi Amity teachers was meeting up for a small reunion in Nanning.  I … Continue reading →

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The Pool-in-the-Middle-of-Nowhere: A Visual Journey

Posted on May 16, 2012 by connieinasia

           As last reported, 9 months ago I took off to find the pool-in-the-middle-of-nowhere, only to discover that it was closed.   There was my adament promise made to return in May, hopefully on opening day, to once again try my luck.             Last … Continue reading →

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