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  • English Grammar: So versus Such

    Many English language learners find the uses of so and such a complete mystery, however, the rules for using so and such are very clear and straightforward: ...
  • Social Networking with Students

    Some people have asked why have a place such as ESLspace.com in the age of Facebook, the behemoth of social networking sites. My answer is simple.  Facebook is a place for my friends.  It is purely social and sometimes not something I want to invite my students into, especially if those st...
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  • Teaching in China: China Employment/Work (Z) Visa

    An Employment/Work (Z) visa is required for persons wanting to work in China for pay and their accompanying family members.  This type of visa is also issued to aliens who come to China for commercial entertainment performance. The Z visa is only granted if you and the employer meet certain req...
  • Learning by Doing

    Sometimes it's easy to get lost when we are learning.  We can easily start to focus on the wrong things.  We concentrate on tests, grammar, do’s and don'ts etc… ...