Teaching & Learning English
Very interesting seminar hosted by two very interesting people (shut up Leo). The phrase stated in title might be rather controversial. Some may think it’s correct as you’re in a new country, you should follow their habits and try and be one of them. However, others argue how it’s not necessary and you’re only a … Read more
In this seminar, we explored different quotes about travel and discussed their meanings. I really enjoyed analyzing these quotes because they made me think about travel in new ways—not just as a fun vacation, but as something deeper that can change how we see the world. There were many controversies around the quote “All roads … Read more
I really enjoyed Tania & Jessie’s approach to a new way of seminar– which is something similar to role-playing. We get to see different people’s ideas when visiting Chernobyl, a cite of dark tourism, and it’s interesting to find the plot progressing as the seminar continues. It’s interesting how this format made me think more … Read more
I really like Vinci and Kitty’s approach to this topic, by providing different examples from different aspects to let use share our opinions through compare and contrasting them. This really sparked some debate about which picture is more inspiring, and which title is better. In this seminar, we first compared different examples of paragraphs, titles, … Read more
**The Story of Xuanzang and Its Global Significance** **1. Historical Journey of Xuanzang** Xuanzang (602–664 CE), a Tang Dynasty Buddhist monk, embarked on a 17-year pilgrimage to India to study Buddhism and retrieve sacred texts. Defying a travel ban, he traversed the Silk Road, enduring harsh deserts and mountains. In India, he studied at Nalanda … Read more
xuanzang, a renowned Buddhist monk in Chinese history, had a remarkable life journey. Born in 602 in Henan Province into a family with a Confucian background, he showed a strong inclination towards Buddhism from a young age. At 13, he became a novice monk, studying Buddhist scriptures intensively. In the early Tang Dynasty, due to … Read more
Recently, we had a seminar discussing the travel advertisement we designed. The seminar was divided into two parts: group discussion and class discussion. Both focused on praising or giving constructive suggestions for the advertisements we created based on our travel blogs. I was impressed by how critical and engaging the participants were in providing amazing … Read more
The Cowherd and Weaver Girl: An Old Story About Taking Care of 1. Living locally At first, the cowherd (farmer) and weaver (clothes-maker) live together: He grows the crops She makes their clothes They don’t waste anything, this shows how communities can provide for themselves without harming nature 2. Being too far apart When they … Read more
This week we discussed the famous saying, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” This sparked a lively debate about whether travelers should always follow local customs or if it’s okay to stick to their own ways. Some students argued that respecting traditions is important because it shows kindness to the host culture. They … Read more
January 18th, 2035 We found food in the woods nearby our house. It seems to be some relief supplies from the army. Woodle explained that the planes from yesterday could have dropped them, and that we could be saved by following the aircraft once it appears again. But is that truly an airplane? Spacecraft, Alice, spacecraft… … Read more
My trip to Helsinki 20250526 The summer of 2024, I travelled to the amazing cities of Europe. That showcased the amazing things to remember, from lush green forests, to unforgettable historical landmarks. This has been one of the best travelling experiences of my life. Looking back it has been a month of travelling and … Read more
Recently, Kitty and I led a seminar discussing “What Makes a Good Blog Post.” The main part of this seminar was the voting part. We had participants vote for their preferred type of content, title, and picture for a blog about “Traveling to Century Park.” It was super fun to see people engage in intense … Read more