What a nap! This is in strict contrast to one of my students who left class saying she was going to the bar in Sanlitun. She invited me but I declined the offer.
We got snow! And it’s cold!
Debates are over! Did it wrong since I booked resubmits on Friday afternoon and they all showed up! Sneaky cell phone usage!
Getting essays done, this is the last weekend!
iTalki closes applications aaaaand… I forgot to press submit! What about Preply, Verbling or other online platforms?
And what about those workouts, how are they going? They’re NOT!
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00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdote
02:24 Weather Update and Seasonal Reflections
03:45 Teaching in Beijing: Challenges and Observations
05:44 Debates and Student Performance
09:03 Grading and Resubmissions
14:32 Student Quotes and Curriculum Reflections
17:20 Challenges in Teaching and Student Understanding
21:19 Student Resubmissions and Classroom Dynamics
26:09 Balancing Work, Fitness, and Personal Life
29:35 Exploring Online Teaching Platforms
33:24 Final Thoughts and Reflections