Classes divided into Private (1 - 4 students) and Salon (up to 10 students) formats provided, respectively，for in-depth instruction, practice, and critique, as well as for more interactive, self-directed situations emphasizing individual initiative in addition to group participation, role play, language games, etc. A variety of media employed in informal English/Social Club sessions; Open and Selected topics, at teacher's discretion, provided 2 - 3 times per week.

4)  SEPTEMBER 2008 - JANUARY 2009

   BUSINESS ENGLISH; INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH AND AMERICAN CULTURES;

   COMPREHENSIVE ENGLISH INSTRUCTION

   XUZHOU NORMAL UNIVERSITY, JIANGSU PROVINCE , XUZHOU CITY

Nominally, the courses at Xuzhou Normal were in the area of "business," but in fact the instructor was asked to present a course on "newspaper reading" in three classes ranging in size from 37 to 85 students One textbook consisted of news items and opinion pieces culled from a variety of sources in the Western press. Topics were far-ranging A second text was used in a "British and American News Publications" course and consisted of roughly similar material. Instruction was centered on readings in class along with lecture segments on the analysis and general interpretation of the news/opinion genres of journalism; special emphasis was placed on looking for the writer's "meaning," determining neutrality or bias, assigning point-of-view, etc.  Students were required to read from selected pieces and to answer questions, or to look up definitions, familiarize themselves with unusual idioms/terminologies, etc. Volunteering for reading and suggesting favorite topics were encouraged. Instructor also endeavored to elicit interest by commenting upon those selections of current interest. A final exam was provided.

The Introduction to British and American Cultures course consisted of a provided text and lecture – essentially a basic course in History. Coursework consisted of readings in class, along with extensive lecture designed to expand upon significant historical events and to increase interest by providing amplification and clarity where necessary. Homework was assigned primarily as additional reading in order to generate interest for the following class. This course was scheduled later in the term, about 11 weeks, and was quite accelerated due to the amount of material to be covered. A special emphasis was placed on the American Civil War, its precedents and repercussions, given the instructor's cultural familiarity and because students seemed genuinely interested in the subject. A final exam was provided.

Another course in English was taught to a single class of 30 students, in five sections totaling ten hours of weekly instruction; Subject matter consisted of vocabulary/grammar skills, reading, speaking, writing and listening. Other games and conversation-inducing activities were utilized. Due to a smaller class size and number of contact hours, intensive one-on-one interaction and supervision of individual work was possible.

3）SEPTEMBER 2007- JULY 2008

   CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH; BUSINESS ENGLISH; LECTURE SERIES

   JIAOZUO UNIVERSITY, HENAN PROVINCE, JIAOZUO CITY

Taught conversational English as before, similar class size, meeting twice weekly, with class subjects categorized into "tourism," "applied," and "business," English emphases; classes included basic oral skills, vocabulary and grammar, selected writing topics, story reading, current topics for discussion, et. al. A significant amount of time was spent in grading and suggesting improvements in written material, especially in organizing ideas before writing (outlining) and in developing a sense for "focus" in topic, as well as the logical ordering of ideas, addressing specifics, avoiding redundancies, etc.

During Fall term additionally taught an introductory Business course utilizing provided text and DVD for presentations, in combination with use of personal material covering a wide range of business relevant concepts/practices (definitions, fundamentals of supply and demand, interest rates, liquidity, personal banking fundamentals, etc.) along with introducing students to an awareness of business "jargon," idiomatic usage, etc.; also introduced students to the fundamentals of chart/graph interpretation as it relates to the acquiring of  a certain technical proficiency in thinking and talking about business concepts. Additionally, a group project on presenting a "business report" was provided. There was a final exam.

 A lecture series, "An Introduction to Philosophy and Science in the Western Tradition, " was provided in the Spring term; all grade levels attended, approximately two hundred students per session. Classes met on alternating weeks. Design of series and materials were provided by the instructor. Emphasis was on the connection between philosophical concepts in the Western tradition and the development of scientific method to the Modern period. A test was not required

2)  MARCH 2007- JULY 2007

    CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH; BUSINESS ENGLISH

    LIULING HIGHER TEACHER COLLEGE, SHANXI PROVINCE

 Conversational English classes similar to those held at Binzhou Medical College.Individual classes met for 2 sessions a week thus allowing for efficient use of class materials and additional time for more in-depth study and practice; these classes also allowed for more writing and composition, in addition to providing an opportunity to teach students about public speech and the ways in which the manner and presentation of organized topics/themes along with poise and audience awareness contributes to clear thinking and more confident speaking.

In addition to ESL teaching, also taught 3 sessions per week in Business English (introductory level); these included two classes of second year students and a class of third year students. A regular textbook was not provided. A Final Exam was prepared and graded.

Served as examiner and judge in a college speech contest.

1)  OCTOBER 2006 - JANUARY 2007

    CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH

    BINZHOU MEDICAL COLLEGE, SHANDONG PROVINCE , YANTAI

Taught conversational English to over 1,200 first year students in alternating weeks of 16 and 18 hours .Course was more general in nature due to class size and infrequency of contact; class sizes varied, ranging from an average of 50 to as many as 100 students. Materials consisted of textbook and personally prepared lessons and activities, including practice in speaking and pronunciation, enunciation, grammar improvement, vocabulary building, etc. Emphasis additionally placed upon an understanding of the history of the English language, etymology and derivation of specific terms and idioms, primary analysis of the nature of phonetic languages, and similarly relevant materials.