by Lee Mook Have you ever played dodgeball? Have you ever played dodgeball with a half-eaten piece of fruit? Have you ever played dodgeball with a half-eaten piece of fruit against a monkey? Well, I have, and all my years … Read more

by Lee Mook “There are two surefire things that unite people: war and sports. We come from all over the world–China, Korea, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Japan, and the US–but out there we will play as one team, and we will … Read more

by Lee Mook Holidays are always welcome, of course, but after five months of intense Chinese classes and English tutoring, this particular winter holiday was especially welcome. China’s winter break is a full month surrounding the Spring Festival, a holiday … Read more

by Lee Mook “Leh, leh, leh.” Jennifer’s face is contorted as she tries to make out the sound of a “v.” “Let’s try again: veh, veh, veh,” I say. “Beh, beh, beh,” she replies. Teaching English, or any language, I’d … Read more