Teaching & Learning English
As many of my students know, I was, a long time ago, before I became a teacher, a professional artist. I am therefore going to be transparent about my own efforts at representing Shakespeare through visual art. I will update this post as I progress with my painting. The first step is to map out … Read more
1.Shakespear is gay, as most historians say 2.At the age of 18, Shakespear married Anne Hathaway, a woman who is 8 years older than him(**Bruh**) 3.In sonnet 18, Shakespear discusses a young man who is “lovelier, and more gentle and dependably constant”, historians suggested that he was gaying with the man in the poem, while … Read more
Snake Symbolism Across Cultures Snakes have held deep symbolic significance across civilizations, representing a spectrum of meanings from wisdom and renewal to danger and deceit. Their ability to shed skin often ties them to transformation, while their venom adds an element of duality—both life-giving and deadly. China: Wisdom and Transformation In Chinese culture, the snake … Read more
This page provides space for my current English Language and Literature students (and anybody else who might want to join in) to discuss their studies of Shakespeare. Think of it as an online Student-Led Seminar 🙂 Welcome to this online Shakespeare Discussion Corner! 🎭 Hello, fellow Shakespeare enthusiasts! 🌟 Whether you’re diving into the enchanting world … Read more
The site is called MUSHROOM so let’s appreciate a random giant, blue mushroom I found in Hangzhou Park, Suzhou. It is a very cold day, but look at that beautiful blue sky! A quirky blue mushroom rises to meet the expansive blue sky 😀
The e-book below was put together by my Grade 6 English Language and Literature class as a warm up for our current unit Do you believe in magic? They are a very productive class – this work only took them half an hour, including the research 🙂
It has been a long time since I went out China last time (it seems that I haven’t gone abroad since COVID-19, and I have been traveling in China for all the time). Even though, I can still remember those delicious😋 and unpleasant🤐 foods. A long time ago, I went to Thailand once, and the … Read more
Hey there, fellow travelers and food enthusiasts! Today, I’m taking you on a journey to explore one of the most polarizing fruits in the world – the infamous durian. Strap in as we embark on an exotic culinary adventure that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds and ignite your senses. Now, I’ll be honest with … Read more
We’re often encouraged to step outside our comfort zones and explore the vast, irresistible world of exotic cuisines. However, when it comes to certain dishes, like fried frogs, the initial reaction from many is pure disgust. “How could anyone possibly eat that?” I wondered. The first time I saw this dish was at a hot … Read more
I’m sure that many people have tasted preserved eggs or 皮蛋(Pí Dàn). I find it very common for them to appear on the meals of Chinese people and many of them like the taste of it, including me. Pi Dan(I’ll call it this from now on) is made from duck eggs and basic substances. After … Read more