By Carrie on May 11, 2009
I don’t often get mail in Taiwan, so I was especially pleased to receive a white package in the mail a few weeks ago. Inside was a book called Wanderlust and Lipstick: The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo. It was sealed with an autograph and a lipstick kiss.
Posted in Travel Advice | Tagged Books, Reviews, Travel Advice, Women, Writing |
By Carrie on March 21, 2009
The ferry arrived at Haad Rin Nai Beach from Big Buddha at sunset. Legions of sybaritic party-lovers disembark three days before the first Full Moon Party of the year kicks off on Haad Rin Beach. This is Koh Phangan, island oasis for hippie backpackers looking for a good time.
Posted in Features, Thailand Travel Guide, Travel Advice | Tagged Beaches, Holidays, Islands, Short Stories, Thailand Travel Guide, Travel Advice, Writing |
By Carrie on March 1, 2009
Writing Style: Descriptive Setting Meet the Author: Eva Fuh I am very excited today. Why? Because I am going to go to my aunt’s house. It’s called The White House Bakery. My memories of the bakery are from a long time ago, but I still remember the big, warm oven, mild-tasting milk in a white [...]
Posted in ESL - Advice for ESL Teachers | Tagged ESL - Advice for ESL Teachers, Student Writers, Writing |
By Carrie on February 4, 2009
Writing Style: Fantasy Story Student Guest Author: Doris Chang There is a peaceful beautiful place, where many different kinds of animals live. It’s called the “Fable Forest”. Franklin lives there. He is a very greedy fox. When the other animals need help, Franklin always says, “No!” One day, Franklin Fox was taking a [...]
Posted in ESL - Advice for ESL Teachers | Tagged Animals, ESL - Advice for ESL Teachers, Friends, Short Stories, Student Writers, Students, Writing |
By Carrie on December 22, 2008
Writing Style: Fantasy Story Last night when Betty was sleeping she had a strange dream. When Betty woke up, there was something on her bed. It was very furry and pink. When Betty shook it, it moved. Betty was very scared, She shouted loudly. Then she looked at the pink bunny and screamed, “I dreamed [...]
Posted in ESL - Advice for ESL Teachers | Tagged Short Stories, Student Writers, Students, Writing |
By Carrie on November 30, 2008
Super Writer: Justin Chang Justin is my oldest student in two ways. He’s been with me from my very first class at Gram and in Taiwan and he’s also the eldest in our class. Justin is a quiet, serious student with a love for writing. He was in my conversation class for two years before I [...]
Posted in ESL - Advice for ESL Teachers | Tagged People, Short Stories, Student Writers, Taiwan Travel Guide, Writers, Writing |
By Carrie on November 20, 2008
Super Writer: Alexandria Lu Alexandria has been studying with me for two and a half years, but she has been a student at Gram for far longer. Alexandria is a very creative individual. She is passionate about learning, especially when it comes to English. Unlike most students I’ve met here, Alexandria isn’t afraid to ask [...]
Posted in ESL - Advice for ESL Teachers | Tagged Short Stories, Student Writers, Students, Writing |
By Carrie on November 15, 2008
Writing Style: A Descriptive Paragraph by Oliver Wang My sister is cute but she is dangerous. If you met my sister for the first time, you would have to bring earplugs, because she shouts all the time. When you make her angry, she will shout at the top of her lungs and start beating you [...]
Posted in ESL - Advice for ESL Teachers | Tagged Family, Short Stories, Student Writers, Students, Writing |
By Carrie on October 12, 2008
Super Writer: Hedy Chen Hedy has only been studying with me since January, but she writes the most amazing stories. She’s a terrific student with a passion for writing, and she has the kindest heart. She’s always willing to help other students. She gives advice freely and is probably one of the best editors in [...]
Posted in ESL - Advice for ESL Teachers | Tagged ESL - Advice for ESL Teachers, Short Stories, Student Writers, Students, Writing |
By Carrie on October 2, 2008
Teaching is an incredibly rewarding and satisfying experience most days, but these last two weeks in particular have been special ones for me. Several months ago, one of my students, Alexandria Lu, decided to start offering Chinese and English articles on her website. Most of the stories she has posted online are writing assignments [...]
Posted in ESL - Advice for ESL Teachers | Tagged Students, Teaching, Writing |
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