Aviation English

Aviation Nerdom Official

December 23, 2006

in Aviation, Work

This morning I showed the documentary, One Six Right, to my students and as we watched it, I actually got a little misty watching the planes soar through the clouds. I was so excited that the students were actively engaged in watching it, too, since many of them probably couldn’t understand the English dialogue. The [...]

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Aviation Nerd

December 20, 2006

in Aviation, Work

I’ve been working as a teacher of Aviation English for over a year now. I’ve said before that it was never a field that particularly interested me; I just sort of fell into it. I am not quite sure how it happened, but I’ve officially become an aviation nerd. It was verified today when I [...]

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Since When Do I Care About Aviation?

April 4, 2006

in Aviation, Daily Life, Work

Aviation is not something I ever really thought I’d be involved in. I mean, until I met the DH that is. Then I was bombarded with completely unintelligible conversations about airplanes, maneuvers, aviation jobs and all kinds of tall-tales. Anyone married to or dating a pilot will attest to this habit they all have. I [...]

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Mundane Update – the Daily Grind

December 14, 2005

in Daily Life, Shijiazhuang, Work

Finally I have found time to update the blog! The English Department has had a busy week! We gave our final exam to some of our students and started English classes for our 4th group of students. In fact, starting tomorrow, I am going to be teaching Aviation English to part of the 4th class. [...]

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