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Donglinsi

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December 7th 2009
The cold snap is over in Jiujiang, for now. I've settled in to the rhythm of teaching. It can be frustrating at times, but the key is to have patience and a good sense of humor. Its also a good idea to keep the students on their toes, and have some self-decripcating jokes on hand. These are useful for checking comprehension. Yesterday I took a trip with some friends ( si Zhonggouten he yide ... read more

Asia » China » Jiangxi

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more