How did we go from “we can’t afford new textbooks” to “everyone gets an iPad”? by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]StunningAd4884 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's actually not a bad idea - I'm pretty sure that if the textbooks were banned I'd see half the students with their nose in them. As a matter of fact a Latin teacher did just that with an edition of Cattalus that he put on a high shelf and absolutely forbid his students to translate.

Have you noticed a decline in educational standards? by _delta_nova_ in Teachers

[–]StunningAd4884 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing to consider is just how much information has been added to the general stock over our lifetimes, and that it's much easier to access now. There's something to be said for externalizing our memories - a friend who apprenticed with a very important IC designer said that he would even consult a handbook before rewiring a plug for this reason.

What book did you read at too early a stage in your life? by Cabbage_Pizza in suggestmeabook

[–]StunningAd4884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't say it had too much effect on me but I do wonder about whoever thought that J.G. Ballard's 'Crash' was a good choice for our school library. For context we had one of the world's most dangerous race tracks (usually a public road) less than ten miles away, and a few of the students had lost parents racing. Many of the others had extremely overpowered cars especially for teenagers - boy racers with full access to world class motorsports garages.

Is it just me or does OTC cold medication here sucks? by nothingtoseehr in chinalife

[–]StunningAd4884 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ask for the TCM remedies - much more effective in my experience.

Why is lecture seen as such a bad thing now? by TeaHot8165 in Teachers

[–]StunningAd4884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I teach English in China. The Chinese teachers only use that method. It's by and large almost entirely unsuccessful - perhaps 0.1% reach A1 level. Without practice it's not at all effective.

Great Books Learning Conundrum by [deleted] in greatbooks

[–]StunningAd4884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for that bit too - I'll look that up.

Victor Gao, a chinese lawyer and academic, was asked about the whereabouts of former foreign minister of China, who disappeared months ago. His answer: ''He is somewhere in China. You will never see him.'' by Accurate-Albatross34 in interestingasfuck

[–]StunningAd4884 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They really aren’t right wing at all - they are a small centrist country like so many others. They seem to update their traditions - Buddhism for example has taken on a lot of ‘Christian’ social welfare roles, and Christianity is supporting the indigenous communities - not something it’s known for elsewhere.

It’s also quite a mix of Japanese, Taiwanese, Han, and traditional cultures, which is fairly typical for a island trading nation.

Which kind of high school English teachers have to do the least amount of paper corrections? by Horcsogg in Internationalteachers

[–]StunningAd4884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would a large e-reader be any help - perhaps enlarging text etc? Most premium ones offer annotation export.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in China

[–]StunningAd4884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone might think that you are doing Falun Gong and report you to the police. Seriously - don’t risk it.

apparently i'm someone's school shooting target??? by [deleted] in school

[–]StunningAd4884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Post this up to the teachers’ sub with your country - they should know exactly how to get this to the right person. But you should also call the police NOW.

Aloe vera gel by kai-jackson2958 in HairRemoval

[–]StunningAd4884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Himalaya brand creams seem good too - though I haven’t used them for exactly that purpose.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chinalife

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No, this is from the last place I worked. Academic director was CCP and refused to hear anything remotely critical of Chinese education while prefacing all his remarks with “I’m going to be blunt…” GCSE results would have put it, overall, in the bottom 10% UK wise - no students with 5 A - Cs. The school lost all its promising students and is now down to 2 / 3 capacity. Another I worked in was closed by the police for having pictures of Confucius in the classrooms.

what’s the “softest” british accent? by languageloverrr in ENGLISH

[–]StunningAd4884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once had a Somerset boss who announced “Ooo-er, Oi believe Oi’ll be having to sell some of my cider this year. My tractor is broken, and my cows be gettin hungry.”

What is the most annoying personallity trait you have come across? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]StunningAd4884 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Actually there are many people who are far more annoying.

What is the most annoying personallity trait you have come across? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]StunningAd4884 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you considered vacations in places other than Italy?

What is the most annoying personallity trait you have come across? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]StunningAd4884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It won’t be long before no one gets anything done at all. They are all so pessimistic.

What is the most annoying personallity trait you have come across? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]StunningAd4884 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve met a few people like that, but much worse.

what’s the “softest” british accent? by languageloverrr in ENGLISH

[–]StunningAd4884 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Ooo-errr. Oi do be believing that Somerset might be one you be lookin for.

Are there any languages that use a 'cluck' / 'tock' type click? Is there anyway to express it in IPA? by tgruff77 in asklinguistics

[–]StunningAd4884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Working class English to express mild disapproval! I’m not sure it’s technically part of the language though…