writing
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Good
There’s a word that I’ll encounter at least a dozen times a day when I’m teaching writing classes – the word ‘good.’ While English isn’t the first language for the students I teach, I don’t think the over usage of the word ‘good’ is a matter of language proficiency. I think students are encouraged to…
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Feet on the Ground
The reason I ever feel anxious or scared is usually rooted in the fear of the unknown. The inability to anticipate what comes next is overwhelming, and I used to try to put my mind somewhere else, so I can ignore or numb out the nervousness. But I realized that can only be done to…
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The Smell of Pencil Shavings
One of my favorite scents is the smell of pencil shavings. Another scent that I love is the smell of old books in used bookstores. It’s a shame many of these scents are disappearing because we opt for electronic devices over traditional pen and paper. If I could change one thing about modern society, I…
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Kkeut-mal-it-gi: Korean Word Relay
For me, this game has the same role as the game “I Spy” in Western Culture. You play it on the road, when you have nothing else to do, and sometimes parents get annoyed at how long the game lasts. It’s called “끝말잇기” (kkeut-mal-it-gi). I guess it can be translated to “Word Relay.”The goal of…
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