Teach Me More: Q&A with an English Tutor
Zak Elmasri is a 34 year old private English tutor from the UK who has…
Browsing: Learning
Five Fun Chinese Language Learning Apps for Kids
Sadly, I’m not one of those “I have a degree in Chinese” expats. Nor am…
Prep Beijing! 3 Suggestions on How to Start Participating in Class
In many American classrooms, participation is considered classroom etiquette and often count towards the overall…
Too Cool for School: Beijing’s Best Child-Friendly Museums
A trip to a museum is one of parenting’s great gambles. Choose unwisely and your…
Fact or fiction: Understanding Color Blindness
What happens when you think you have worn the right colored apparel but end…
Preschoolers: Board Games That Intertwine Fun and Learning (Part Two)
Learning can some times feel like a chore for preschoolers but that does…
Preschoolers: Board Games that Intertwine Fun and Learning (Part One)
Board games teach younger children decision-making, consequences, and strategic thinking in a fun way…
A Renter’s Guide to What Goes Wrong
I’ve been around the renter’s block a few times in Beijing, as we’ve moved…
Setting Up a Homework Station
Attentive kids complete their homework faster, and a well-placed and well-laid out homework station can…
Pomodoro in Action: One Writer’s Attempt at Using a Popular Learning Technique
I recently bought a Nikon D3200 and decided to actually read through the 212-page…