#98 Teaching at Taizhou Teachers College, China (My colorful Spring-2008 in Taizhou, the City of the Phoenix, Part 2)

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May 7th 2008

Published: May 7th 2008

In Part 2, TAIZHOU - THE CITY OF THE PHOENIX, let me present you a "mosaic" of my "2008 Spring Activities" in- and around my home-city in China. These warmer months have been a long awaited in all parts of China, with the nation having survived the coldest winter in 50 years. My many special and wonderful activities surrounding Taizhou during the spring months have been varied and memorable. Th... Read Full Entry

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Hans J. Schneider

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After 38 years as a Foreign Language Teacher and Foreign Language Dept. Chair at Coral Gables Sr. H.S., and A.J. Professor of German at the University of Miami, I have left Florida in June of 2006, where my home is in Miami Beach, Florida, USA. I have just signed another year's teaching-contract (my 8th year now) with Taizhou University in the city of Taizhou, located about 3hrs north of Shanghai, in Jiangsu Province, CHINA. I thought it would be informative for others and rewarding for me personally, to log the progress of my efforts from beginning to end, as a Travel and Photo Jo... full info

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Invitation to JiangYan TianMu Middle School, Photo #14

The beautiful Hu family tea-house and tea-shop seen in the short distance is next to a canal and surrounded by this well-visited park. The stares from the locals let me know, that Western faces are not commonly seen here in this pretty town.

Invitation to JiangYan TianMu Middle School, Photo #15

The wet-land areas surrounding the town of Zhou Zhuang is known for its herds of deer. They are represented in the town's park by these bronze representations. There are a number of these bronze sculptures scattered around the park.

Invitation to JiangYan TianMu Middle School, Photo #16

In the center of Zhou Zhuang town stands this marble statue, also known as the Goddess of Fertility. It is frequented by the "newly-weds" of the town, who shower the statue with gifts. The hope for their "one child" is of prime concern to the couples. This wonderful gentleman is a local TV host, and he took great pains to introduce me to his town, and explain much of its history. What a wonderful day! Thank you!

Invitation to JiangYan TianMu Middle School, Photo #17

An ancient Ginko-tree is the place of the town where I say good-bye to my wonderful hosts for this day. Their hospitality will always be appreciated and remembered.

Invitation to JiangYan TianMu Middle School, Photo #18

Under the serene and exquisite, marble statue of the Goddess of Fertility I take my leave from the hospitable town of Zhou Zhuang, a part of the district city of Taizhou. I forgot to leave my offering !!

Stef's 24th Birthday gathering, Photo #1

Another wonderful spring event was an invitation to my collegue's, Stefanie, birthday dinner. Stef is from Kansas city, is loved by her students and the staff at our college, and it was a joy to be part of her celebration.

Stef

Showered with flowers and gift from her friends on her 24th Birthday, the evening became a joy for all of us, who admire Stefanie dearly.

Stef's 24th Birthday gathering, Photo #3

The birthday-cake, after a wonderful dinner in one of the neighborhood restaurants, was a beauty and it tasted as good as it looks.

Stef's 24th Birthday gathering, Photo #4

All of the guest were so happy to share this special evening with Stefanie. Here is wishing you a successful and wonderful year, Stef!

Stef's 24th Birthday gathering, Photo #5

One last photo of our beautiful collegue Stefanie with her friend Kevin as we close a special birthday for this wonderful American English-teacher at TTC. By the way, Stefanie comes from Kansas City.

Spring Foreign Language Corner, Photo #1

Another special event during the Spring of 2008 was the Foreign Language Corner in the open sports field of Taizhou Teachers College.

Spring Foreign Language Corner, Photo #2

One of our English students entertains the participants with music on a beautiful, ancient, Chinese instrument. The sounds looks are similar to the Zither, an instrument often played in the mountain villages of the European Alps. I wonder how this ancient instrument of China, thousand's of years old, made its way into the mountains of Germany and Austria??

Spring Foreign Language Corner, Photo #3

English teacher, Stefanie, is intrigued by the sounds and presentations of our Foreign Language students at TTC.

Spring Foreign Language Corner, Photo #4

Stefanie and Sue comment on the efforts made by our students, some of China's future foreign languge teachers.

Spring Foreign Language Corner, Photo #5

Ken is our handsome, young Japanese teacher. Here he offers some comments to our foreign language students on the Beijing Olympics, the theme of the Foreign Language Corner.

Spring Foreign Language Corner, Photo #6

Mr. and Mrs. Kim, our visiting teachers from Korea are seated among some of the students, who study not only English, but are becoming proficient in the Korean Language.

Outdoor classrooms are fun.

One of my oral English classes posed in delight, as we conducted classes on our sports-field. It was a sure sign that spring was here to stay at TTC.

The newest fire engine of the Taizhou

The greenest school campus in the city of Taizhou, the campus of Taizhou Teachers College, is also used by the local fire-department as a training center. Proudly on display along the main entrance of the college is one of their new fire-trucks.

Wishing all of you a happy and delightful spring.

The spring semester of Taizhou Teachers College will come to an end in June, only some 6 weeks away. I love spring in Taizhou, I love spring at my campus of TTC, and cannot wait to experience another spring, as I extend my contract for several more years at Taizhou Teachers College. I am so pleased to share my special times in China with you, and hope you find them entertaining and informative.

7th May 2008

Sue
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Wonderful memories!
Yes, I also love spring time in Taizhou- particularly on our little campus! One of the many things I will miss when I leave in just 6 short weeks time! I'm getting teary just thinking about it! I wish you all the best in the coming years and I feel this will not be goodbye but see you sometime in the not too distant future! Sue

7th May 2008

wolfe
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enjoy ur observations and look forward to them. Still hope to wee them in book form. Warmest Greetings. Gregory and mary Ann

8th May 2008

goodsue
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I enjoy your blogs
Lately, I've been considering returning to China to teach again. I enjoy your blogs. Taizhou seems a clean, and beautiful city. I was in Nanjing before. If you're interested in meeting other TEFL teachers, here's a group site TEFLChinaLife@yahoogroups.com.

19th May 2008

Genevieve Reyes-Illg
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earthquake sadness
Hallo mein lieblings lehrer, I was thinking of the tradedy that happened in China, and I know you are still there. I hope you are ok! The news makes me cry. Viele gruesse von meine Familie! Genevieve

24th May 2008

Tracy---Han Wei
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Enjoy!!!
Hi! My dear, Schneider. I am so suprised when I see there are so many comments in your blog! That means you were concerned by these friends. Wow, that is wonderful! Hoperfully everything goes on well with you! I am always missing you and I want to marry you!!!ha ha ha.....: D

24th May 2008

Bruno Silva
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Earthquake
Herr Schneider, I have been hearing and listening about the earthquake that has taken so many lives in China and at this moment remembered that you were still there. I wanted to know if you were well. I hope that you are and to hear from you soon. Best wishes, and hoping you are safe. Best wishes, Bruno

27th May 2008

Joe Datko
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Herr Schneider, I admit, I have been lax in my attention, though not my memory of you over the years. It's been a long time, and I hope it isn't too late. These are trying times, especially in your current home, and I have a sneaking suspicion you would do what you are capable of to help alleviate the immense human suffering in China due to natural chance. I fear that might be risky. At any rate, I have no knowledge of your status now, and I hope you are well and safe, as are your friends and colleagues over there. If you are, and you are not consumed by work, I would be pleased to hear from you, both to alleviate my concern for your health and to catch up with you. I'll leave it at that for now; a reliable email address should be listed along with this. Your student, Joe

29th October 2009

LI JING
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YOU TAKE PHOTO VERY GOOD.I DO NOT KNOW THERE ARE SO MANY BEAUTIFUI PLACE IN Tai Zhou .I SHOULD GO THERE WITH MY FRIEND IN WEEKEND.

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