History/Background

History/Background

Letter from China

One academic year at the North China University of Technology, there was an American teacher who made a difference...

In the beginning, he was just looking to take a break from his country for a while, and began by searching the Internet for community development jobs in places like

Belarus

Cameroon

or Borneo, but no go. When you do that type of search, the banner ads keep flashing: "Teach English in

China

! Teach English in

China

!" And after a while, it started to seem like a nifty idea.

This book is an edited compilation of emails from the author to his friends and family during his time teaching English to Chinese students at the North China University of Technology (NCUT) from October 2001 to June 2002. The title is derived from the subject line of these emails.

It is hoped that you will appreciate participating in the author's journey with good humor. In particular, it is fervently hoped that the persons represented herein will be kind in their response to their characterizations and the stories featuring them. Be assured that all descriptions come out of a foundation of love and respect.