Chinarchy

I Don’t Give A Figgity Figgity Figgity What?

by Anderson | 09/02/10

The seventh Chinarchy audio post. This episode I talk about TEFL training and my first day of the new semester.

Note: Just a heads up, at one point I drop the F-bomb about ten times. I also sing. Just letting you know in case you find that (the singing) offensive.

Moving to China YouTube Videos

by Anderson | 08/04/10

My friend “Ma Wei” who is a frequent commenter on this blog has posted some introductory YouTube videos on China.

In three short videos he covers the basics of living in China, including the economy, standard of living, working, dealing with the state, and the people and culture.

He’s about ten thousand times more succinct and on point than I manage to be, so I’m sure you’ll enjoy that.

My favorite video is the third, “People and Culture Shock.” Pretty much everything he says is right on target. I would qualify his observations by saying that they are less true in the major cities, Beijing and Shanghai, than for the other parts of China, although they still apply.

Anyway, enjoy.

Usher and Ethan

by Anderson | 08/03/10

The fifth Chinarchy audio post. This episode I talk about going to an Usher concert, my awesome dancing skills, how my class environment has changed, dealing with a hitting problem, and the authoritarian vs. permissive parenting false dichotomy.

Note: It’s forty-eight minutes long. Forty-eight minutes of baller. Don’t hate.

Graduation Day

by Anderson | 06/27/10

The fourth Chinarchy audio post. This episode I talk about a teacher who mistreats children and her actions on Graduation Day. Also, I discuss the frustrations of trying to do the right thing in such a bad environment.

Note: It’s a bit rambly, just so you know going in.

Treatment of Children

by Anderson | 06/18/10

The third Chinarchy audio post. This is my general thoughts on the treatment of children. Most of you guys already know this and it’s nothing new, but it can’t be said too many times. And if you’re a reader who doesn’t know me personally or know my thoughts on this, I think this is a really, really important thing to listen to.

As always, leave your comments or email me.