Zao shang hao!
I enjoy our little correspondence, Herbert. Sometimes I feel we have
something in common and that is a fair understanding of our world of
education in China. But when you mention Oral English, I know you
don't really know me or have not digested my background sufficiently.
I do not teach oral English. I think I have progressed far beyond that
stage.
I am a specialist in our language. I am a writer. I correct the
English of professors. It's as simple as that.
One doesn't drop from DOS, Course Director, Teacher Trainer to a mere
recent undergraduate looking for a holiday in China! My age belies my
energy, my good health, my abilities with students. If your Dean
hasn't the strength of purpose actually to look at my resume and
realise my value then we both are wasting our time. Your Dean seems
not to be as perspicacious as he should be. Otherwise he would invest
in me.
It's time I went home to Australia. China is emerging not only as a
true superpower but its arrogance is becoming stifling.
I regret that even you, Herbert, have displayed this odious trait. We
love China. We hate seeing it becoming somethink akin to America, but
it's happening all too fast.
Zai jian
Adrian
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