I started my second attempt at Chinese 101 today. What a difference it was from my first class (last semester, which I ended up dropping)! I had a different instructor last semester and the class was nothing but a big ball of stress. This semester I have Kevin's teacher from the class he took last semester, and she's a world of difference. The class was just more relaxed and the teacher went nice and slow (my main problem last semester). I think I'm going to enjoy it this time around. Plus Kevin was her star pupil (this happened in San Jose when I took German from his teacher--sigh). After class I identified myself as his wife and she said, "Oh! Did he tell you I'm using your wedding picture in my textbook?" Um, no, he didn't mention that. It's not clear whether the textbook is being written for just our jr. college or meant for wider consumption. My beautiful wedding shot (I have no idea which one) may be famous among Chinese 101 students everywhere!
Posted by Shelby at January 17, 2007 06:56 PMYou have to find out what the photo caption says in the textbook.....
Posted by: Katrina Rosiak at January 18, 2007 11:46 AMIt's this picture (among others).
If she keeps the text, it reads "I also have a father, mother, and younger brother. They live in Fountain Valley."
Shelby, have I told you my 16 year old is going to China over spring break? I might go with him and so we are taking a Pimsler class right now in conversational Mandarin.
Posted by: atlaswinks at January 22, 2007 10:16 PM