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Heartwarming tale of troubled youth

Posted on 11/03/2006 by haonowshaokao

Two weeks ago, when I had my first ever class here, I was warned by another teacher that I’d been given a collection of some of the worst behaved students in the school. She singled out a few in particular … Continue reading →

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Posted on 02/03/2006 by haonowshaokao

It seems that I have somehow become a primary (grade) school teacher. This is not so bad. The kids here are taught 50 or 60 to a class all week, then they come here of a weekend and I get … Continue reading →

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Posted on 18/08/2004 by haonowshaokao

Having finished my full course of prescription medicine I went out with Hamish / Lucie / Wendy last night to celebrate, and drank a whole two beers. Which is more than in the previous two weeks. God am I boring … Continue reading →

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Posted on 21/07/2004 by haonowshaokao

A few months back I sent off my CV to twenty or thirty language agencies and got not so much as a snifter of a job. This week I haven’t sent off any CVs at all and have somehow got … Continue reading →

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Posted on 26/05/2004 by haonowshaokao

Rolling over. Waking up. It is light. Too light. My phone says 7.55. How did that happen? I must have turned off the alarm but I’m sure I don’t remember. I can just about make it to work, but with … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Good Morning

Posted on 19/05/2004 by haonowshaokao

The Prague experience: Getting up at 7 to go to work, finding it canceled, but getting paid anyway. Then 4 hours until the next lesson. Could’ve stayed out last night. I’ve got nothing to say but it’s ok.

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Posted on 06/05/2004 by haonowshaokao

Sat down last night to watch the Czech Repulic vs USA ice hockey. CR were ahead until the last period when the USA equalised, then after extra time won via penalties. Martin said it was a black day for the … Continue reading →

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Posted on 22/04/2004 by haonowshaokao

So, an expected nightmare of a morning passed off pretty well really. Waking up at 7.45 was fine, Ironing my shirt was no bother, having breakfast in McDonalds was shit, won’t do that again. Then 3 students, all alright if … Continue reading →

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Posted on 19/04/2004 by haonowshaokao

I’m starting one of Russ’s old jobs this week. It starts at 9 in the morning and involves solid teaching until 1 with no breaks. Eek. But it is ok, I will make do. The new house is pretty cool, … Continue reading →

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Posted on 13/03/2004 by haonowshaokao

Back in Praha. The last night in the mountains was spent bowling, and I won, as always. I am the bowl king. At the end I was invited to work in similar hotels over the summer and am pleased to … Continue reading →

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