Author: Stephanie Long

Teaching large classes can be daunting if you’ve never stood in front of that many students before.  Ideally, ESL class sizes are fairly small.  Discipline is easier, and you can devote more resources and time to giving each student the attention that they need.  Things don’t always work out like that, though.  In many schools,…
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Put your biking gear on and get ready for a beautiful and relaxing ride down the Xindian River. Don’t have a bike? No problem! We’ll meet at Gongguan MRT Station, where there is a rental bike facility close by. Then we’ll hop on the trail and bike all the way to Xindian, about a 2-hour…
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When you volunteer to teach abroad, you are likely to find yourself having to do without many familiar teaching materials.  Art supplies, markers, textbooks, a photocopier, games and computers could all be in short supply for you and your students.  But don’t be discouraged—this is the perfect chance to let your creativity and resourcefulness shine…
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Being a good teacher isn’t just about having the right lesson plan and teaching methods.  It’s also about building trust, rapport, and good communication with your students.  But it’s not just your students who you have to have a good relationship with.  Your co-teachers will be a big part of your day-to-day job.  They are…
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Living with a host family is an opportunity like no other.  You will get to know the local culture not just as a visitor and observer, but as a part of a family.  That doesn’t mean that it will be all smooth sailing, though.  From language barriers to misunderstandings about one another’s cultures, living with…
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Flavorful dishes, homemade bread, and plenty of wine are essential at the Georgian dinner table. Influenced by both European and West Asian traditions, Georgian food, filled aromatic herbs and spices, plays an important role in social culture. Here are a few of the most characteristic dishes of a Georgian meal.   Georgian Dishes Khachapuri This…
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About 10 miles from Georgia’s small town of Chiatura, the Katskhi Pillar juts upward from verdant green hills. Known as Chiatura Church, this ancient stone structure has overlooked the hills of Imereti province for over a thousand years. Before Chiatura church was built, it is believed that the pillar was an ancient site for pagan rituals. When Christianity took root in Georgia, a group called the Stylites took over the pillar.

Wondering where to celebrate Halloween in Taipei? Although it might not be a traditional Chinese holiday, there is certainly no lack of opportunities to celebrate Halloween in Taipei.