Categories: Taiwan, Education, Language Learning, Teaching, Leisure, Biking

Formica

There are some brands that are so famous and so iconic, that the The Formica brand is the world's leading name in the decorative surfaces market and is the single most specified brand of high pressure laminate among homebuilders, contractors and shopfi… more »

Get the Idea?

The most common complaint I hear from EFL/ESL students about reading in English is that there are too many words they don't understand. They spend a too much time looking words up in a dictionary so they can't really enjoy the book. I can certainly und… more »

Pop Cotton t-shirts

Everyone loves t-shirts. When you are walking through the shopping mall, or one of the many night markets around Taiwan, you see hundreds, even thousands of different styles. There is a design for every mood and personality. There's also a t-shirt for… more »

Umbrellas & Murphy's Law

I go through a lot of umbrellas. Either I forget and leave them someplace, or the umbrella was so cheap, it broke after using it just a short time. One of my friends who has lived in Taiwan for a long time told me that I shouldn't worry about it becaus… more »

Reading is FUNdamental

Founded in 1966, RIF (Reading is Fundamental) is the oldest and largest children's and family nonprofit literacy organization in the United States. RIF's highest priority is reaching underserved children from birth to age 8. Through community volunteers… more »