So, I was walking to my first ever English Corner last night and I saw something that just made me stop and take a picture. It was a smart car with wings attached to the back of it. I personally thought it was quite hilarious and wanted to share. (See below)
Those wondering what English Corner is, no worries I will tell you. For Chinese individuals who want to improve their English but may be working or are out of school, they are still able to practice by attending English Corner. It included both Chinese individuals learning English and Native English speakers. We meet to the side of a bookstore/coffee shop (咖啡 this is coffee in Chinese by the way) in a small room. How it generally works here is that a person leads a discussion topic that everyone prepares some thoughts on and then they talk about the issue. This may be different from other English Corners but I would not know. They meet once a week at 7:00 Thursday evening until 8:30. At this one there were nine Chinese individuals, three Americans (including myself) and a British man. The topic that they were discussing about this week was homosexuality and it was very interesting to hear the Chinese view point on the issue. The discussion did turn towards the Chinese education system and ended up lasting past 9:00. I do not know what the topic will be next week but I think I will continue to go. It gives me something to do in the evening and I also can hear from Chinese citizens their thoughts on topics allowing me to learn more about the Chinese culture. Enjoy the picture of the car, it makes me happy just looking at it.
Nice wings! I need some wings myself
ReplyDeleteRebekah, We have never met but I have lived and worked in China for 15 years. (I got your blog info from Marybeth Lehman.) I actually am currently on sabbatical for fall semester in the States, but hope to return to China sometime over China's "winter break". I have taught in a few different locations around China at universities. It would be great to connect with you via email or Skype. Perhaps we could even work out a get together in Jan or Feb. (BTW I have cousins who are Edelmans from Sabetha.) Anyway, it is fun for me to read your blog when I'm feeling nostalgic for my Chinese home. (The past three years I've been in Hunan.) Hope we can get connected. Stephany Moser
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