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Our Term has Ended!

Posted on July 27, 2025 by connieinasia

What an amazing end to our term! Last week had Shaloom, Santi and myself busily preparing our students for their closing ceremony performances which took place last Thursday evening. Some were squirrely and energetic, like my 8 all-girl class of … Continue reading →

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“If one’s good, two’s better”: My mother’s favorite idiom comes in handy during rainy season

Posted on July 13, 2025 by connieinasia

My mother taught me: “If one’s good, two’s better.” This phrase , which often refers to the benefits of collaboration and partnership, I have found comes in handy as a consumer of goods. With my mom’s love of shopping, which … Continue reading →

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The last lesson of the previous term continues to bring us rewards

Posted on June 19, 2025 by connieinasia

Toward the end of April, I had just completed the last lesson of the Book 2 Let’s Go series which our Center uses for our younger learners. Book 3 was next on the agenda but starting it with only 2 … Continue reading →

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Mango Mania

Posted on April 29, 2025 by connieinasia

                                    Laos has exploded in mangos. All throughout the city Vientiane, numerous mango trees offer their flavorful items. These tropical juicy gifts dangle … Continue reading →

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Facebook Page Links for our Center: Enjoy!

Posted on April 14, 2025 by connieinasia

Sharing two Facebook Links below: Easter Celebrations at The Center: https://www.facebook.com/connie.wieck.5 End-of-Term performances: https://www.facebook.com/suntisouklvc More to follow as Laos New Year is upon us. My 3-day holiday began today. My goodness! What a wild and crazy time with streets erupting … Continue reading →

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Watch our performances on Facebook

Posted on March 11, 2025 by connieinasia

Enjoy these! https://www.facebook.com/suntisouklvc/videos/1164546791434059 And be sure to follow the Suntisouk Language and Vocational Center at all times. https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=suntisouk%20language%20and%20vocational%20training%20center Director Connie in Vientiane

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The Center’s International Women’s Day Activities

Posted on March 7, 2025 by connieinasia

Saturday, March 8, is International Women’s Day. For a majority of Asian countries, and that also included China, a day off is given as a celebratory day remembering women around the world. Due to the official day being Saturday, the … Continue reading →

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Farewell Lessons to My Junior High Students; Hello to My New Adult Learner

Posted on March 1, 2025 by connieinasia

This new term has found me a tad busier than usual. Aside from co- teaching junior high with Shaloom, then my own Level 1 elementary ed students, a new adult evening class came into my schedule beginning February 10. This … Continue reading →

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Updates from Vientiane: Valentine’s Day in Connie’s Classroom

Posted on February 15, 2025 by connieinasia

My silence has been due to a hectic beginning to the school year. We are now entering Week 5 of the new term. More students, more classes and even private classes for me added from 7 – 8:30 p.m. has … Continue reading →

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Hectic Last Week; Hectic This Week

Posted on January 19, 2025 by connieinasia

I attended a conference last week, thus the long silence. The promised picture of my birthday sihn is below. I chose the golden one for my golden 60th. What do you think? And would you believe it’s time for classes … Continue reading →

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