Introductions

Hi,
I'm mlaeux I currently live in Florida and I teach reluctant readers, which is just a polite way of saying kids who flunked the FCAT (a state mandated standardized test.) I taught ESL to adults in Ohio for three years and I'm a licensed acupuncturist. I want to go to Chengdu like tomorrow but I have family commitments to take care of first. I hope to make it there by August 2010. I feel stuck and bored too. Common sense would dictate that I stay put and make Professional Service Contract status, but I'm feeling a little crispy around the edges and China has been calling my name long enough... 

Welcome mlaeux, I sympathise with the 'stuck and bored feeling' I am not yet in China....but hopefully by Christmas I will be.

These guys are all harmless...'cept George and his chicken, ya gotta watch out for the likes of him.

 

Welcome indeed, mlaeux...we glad you here. I think all of us, for better or worse, have China firmly in our blood...

And don't worry about Gerge. We keep his chicken pretty well choked around here.

And don't worry about Gerge. We keep his chicken pretty well choked around here.

Ummm...

Maybe we hirin' in some special perks for the old boy.

Welcome aboard Mlaeux. Disregard the vulgar peasantry that frequents this place from time to time. Stick with me, and you'll be OK. Good thing you are planning ahead. This time next year, you'll really be excited!!

Welcome, MLaeux!!

Thank you for all the kind words and encouragement. You guys are awesome!

Hi Mlawux!

Sounds like we are in pretty much the same boat. See ya on the plane in August! 

Hi Borkya,

Yea, I am really looking forward to it!

Hello All,

This is my first post, but I have been looking at this site for about a month now.

I am 29 years old. I have been studying Mandarin for about 5 years. I am currently living in the States and plan on moving to China in August to teach english, possibly at a university.

You all seem to have a great deal of knowledge about China and teaching english. I hope to gain some insight from you in order to make my transition to China as smooth as possible.

Mark, you have high aims for conquering China then?

Welcome aboard.

Welcome Mark.  We can always use another member.  Someone has to buy the rest of us drinks in return for all of the valuable information that gets doled out. 

Welcome, Mark. 

Welcome, Mark







Cool ride you've got in your avatar