Letter from China
Peter James FroningThis is a poignant and irreverent diary of the author's yearlong (2001-2) experience of teaching English to college students in Beijing, People's Republic of China. From the very first pages, the author draws you into his struggle with a culture worlds away from his comfort zone. The author's generous and compelling personality allowed him to gain access to the lives of his students and their fami... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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Weeks 36-39. Peter finally gets a key to his classroom and teaches his students how to root for the home team.
Weeks 28-31. Peter attempts to describe authentic Chinese food and goes traveling with Wang Lu.
Weeks 24-27. The students find out Peter is writing a book. Peter's American friend, Martha, comes to visit and promptly has her backpack stolen.
Weeks 19-23. Peter teaches his students about April Fool's Day, tries to find tomato seeds, and discovers Italian food in China.
Weeks 14-18. Unexpectedly (for his students), Peter returns to Beijing from his US Christmas vacation.
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- Enternaining and Informative
I loved this book. It was very emotional and I found that I laughed and cried through the whole thing. I regretfully have to give it four stars though because I found the narrator to be a bit dull off the get-go, but got better as the story went on. Great overall though!!
Apple Podcasts4Vandazle
United States11 years ago - Vivid and charming
poignant account of an middle age American English teacher in China during the year 2000-200. The heart-warning stories capture his experience during a moment in time with engaging characters and observations of daily life. Exquisite quality and production with wonderful prose and story telling. Highly recommended.
Apple Podcasts5abcboy123
United Kingdom13 years ago - Charming
Quite slight in content, but a charming read and informative too if you want to know what life is like on the ground as a Westerner in China - or was like about 10 years ago. Recommended.
Apple Podcasts4WealdenUnited Kingdom14 years ago - So glad I stumbed upon this..
What an amazing podcast! Well worth listening to - very interesting and keeps your attention all the way through. So glad I downloaded this one..
Apple Podcasts5HairyPorker
Australia16 years ago - Letter from England
This is an amazing true story of a kind hearted man and his experiences as a new English teacher in Beijing, China. Often funny, moving, touching, insightful and always very interesting. For me it was compelling listening and I cant recommend this enough.
Apple Podcasts5TheLastLizardUnited Kingdom16 years ago - Engaging, witty, and endearing book
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It is taken from emails the author sent home during his year long experience as an English teacher in China. You get to know the author and his students and before long you can imagine yourself on the 503 bus or attending English Corner. A lovely book and well worth a listen!
Apple Podcasts5KittythepoohbearUnited States16 years ago - So Strange
I've only listened to about a third of the podcast but I feel that it should be retitled 'Letters from an Alternate Universe'. The descriptions of life in China and their way of life are so strange and humerous. Well worth the listening.
Apple Podcasts5UnCommon BobUnited States16 years ago - Good Listen
This is a great book. The naration is well produced and the story is wonderful. Told through Emails back home, it's like Peter is writing to you about his experiences in China. Lovely
Apple Podcasts5dancemongerUnited States17 years ago - Accurate and Entertaining
I have visited China on business trips, through this podiobook I re-lived many interesting experiences. The reading is excellent and the story very engaging, I felt like I was there (except I could turn off my ipod and go home in America). Great if you want to know what it's like to be a China university student (from American view).
Apple Podcasts5LisaKRUnited States17 years ago
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