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Colors of Kyiv
Today was packed with learning about Ukrainian culture and seeing the sights of Kyiv. In the morning, we went to the IREX office and had a lesson from our host, Iryna. She taught us about the history,...
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Euro Cup 2012
Did you know that Ukraine and Poland are hosting the Euro Cup this summer? This is a big deal — it’s like the Soccer World Cup for Europe. Our hotel is right next to the big stadium where the final...
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Colors of the Hutong
Today was our first full day with students! In the morning, I joined the beginner Mandarin class. In just a few hours, our little group was able to have CONVERSATIONS in Mandarin Chinese. They were...
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Hou Hai Paddling & Pinyin
Jin Tian shi xing qi er, er ling yi er nian, qi yue, san hao. Ming tian shi qi yue si hao! That’s right. I’m learning Mandarin. This says that today is Tuesday, July 3, 2012, and tomorrow is July 4th!...
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Chinese Time
Last night, we had a workshop about the history of the Chinese dynasties. Well before the United States even existed, Chinese emperors were taking over huge areas of land, building thousands of miles...
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The Center of the Middle
I found out that Chinese people do not call their country “China.” This was a shock to me! In fact, their name for their own country is Zhong Guo. This sounds nothing like “China.” Long ago,...
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Club Time at Temple of Heaven
Early in the mornings, the area around the Temple of Heaven is packed with people. It’s not only filled with tourists like me who want to see this sacred space where Chinese emperors used to pray....
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Greatest Wall of All
Today, we visited the Great Wall of China, a structure so large that it can be seen from space. There are many different estimates about the length of the wall, but it curves around so much that its...
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City of Lights
I don’t know if Shanghai has a nickname, but I would call it the City of Lights. It’s modern, clean, and colorful. From old temples to the Apple Store, Shanghai has style. Our first stop was at the...
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Water Cube to London
One of the major modern tourist attractions in Beijing is the Olympic Park from the 2008 Summer Games. A few weeks ago, I visited the National Stadium (known as the Bird’s Nest) and the National...
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