@tigertiger
In my experience most (nearly all) Chinese teachers in Middle Schools just have a basic teaching degree.
@RobCambell
Faking a degree and fudging a resume to get a visa?? I couldn't live with the uncertainty of being in China illegally! Anyhow, my (private, language) school requires originals of documents and would, I think, spot a fake pretty quickly.
@OP
Qualifications for a visa are one thing, but teaching skills are (as others have rightly pointed out) quite another. My school has many "qualified" applicants who think that an ability to communicate in English is all they need to teach it. But if they aren't able to demonstrate teaching ability we simply don't employ them, however qualified they are on paper. Hopefully you have that covered, too.
I first mentioned the popularity of the Union Flag (over all other nationalities' flags) to my Chinese wife a couple of years ago, so it certainly pre-dates the Olympics. I like the idea that it relates to the hanzi for 'rice' 米! My own guess is that it's simply a recognisable yet abstract-ish design, with western-lite overtones (ie it doesn't scream BRITAIN in the way that the stars and stripes screams U-S-A) and lots of pretty colours. I have a fun time spotting them, regardless!
I was reading a BBC article about how the British flag has become a particularly popular fashion icon in Cuba... www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21082793
It occurs to me that this is true in China too. I see the Union flag being worn or displayed in KM more than any other flag, even US or Chinese. The BBC article claimed the Cuban phenomenon was a result of the Olympics, but I suspect the Chinese usage dates back longer than that and is more about the flag's design than the country it represents? Or maybe I just notice it more? Have others seen this British "invasion" too?
[...and as a side note, I read recently that there are only 22 countries worldwide that have never been invaded by Britain at some point in history! Sorry about that!]
I've checked out GoK the last few mornings only to find the Forums plastered with Spam. True, it gets deleted later in the day, but isn't it about time members were able to flag it up immediately? A "Report to Moderater" has been talked about for ages. Can it be that difficult to implement?
The article brings back fond memories of the year I spent teaching at MengZi teacher's College (now part of Honghe University) back in 1996. We needed a horse-drawn cart to get into town and an overnight trip on the narrow-guage railway to get to Kunming (North Station). At one market in the countryside, a student I was visiting said she could spot 10 different minority groups amongst the shoppers. It was a sight I can picture to this day.
Great article. My (Chinese) wife and I found the place fascinating and frsutrating in equal parts. It didn't help that she was sick every day whilst there, though it turned out to be "morning sickness" so we can't blame the food for that!
Price is now 100RMB for adults, 70RMB for children.
Some of the animal areas are as far as 10+km from the entrance - you can buy a hop on/off bus ticket for 60RMB per person, but there are also clearly marked walkways for those who are full of energy.
Everything inside is pretty expensive - consider bringing a picnic.
Many of the animals are in large outdoor enclosures. Some are caged. The park calls itself a safari, but this is not a "drive your car amongst the animals" thing. It's more like a decent western zoo.
There are places to handle/be photographed with animals, for a fee. Also, some kids amusements.
The animal show is free, but a waste of time (unless you love watching goats, sheep, pigs, horses etc!!).
Good labelling i English thorughout.
Prague cafe used to be my favourite cafe in Wenlin area but I went for lunch there today after a few months away and it's really gone downhill (new owners?). The menu was a photocopy, the food was lacklustre and much more expensive than before, the decor was dull and the service so-so. I won't be back there anytime soon.
It's open! And it's free. And its terrific for kids.
The museum is surprisingly interactive (although only 2/3 of the attractions are working) and modern (VR, simulators, touchscreens, etc). Sadly, no English on any of the displays but the fun is in trying to work out how the exhibits work and what they are supposed to be showing. Well worth a visit.
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The French, Miao and Yi in Mengzi
发布者The article brings back fond memories of the year I spent teaching at MengZi teacher's College (now part of Honghe University) back in 1996. We needed a horse-drawn cart to get into town and an overnight trip on the narrow-guage railway to get to Kunming (North Station). At one market in the countryside, a student I was visiting said she could spot 10 different minority groups amongst the shoppers. It was a sight I can picture to this day.
A ride to Chenghai Lake and the Yangtze River
发布者Nice article. Thank you.
Getting Away: Ten days of Bengali bedlam
发布者Great article. My (Chinese) wife and I found the place fascinating and frsutrating in equal parts. It didn't help that she was sick every day whilst there, though it turned out to be "morning sickness" so we can't blame the food for that!
Monkey mayhem descends on downtown Kunming
发布者Sounds like a great escAPE
A trip to Yunnan's Jurassic Park
发布者Not cheap considering how run-down it is, especially when you add in transports costs. Still tempted to visit though.