Barbara Kindschi
Barbara Kindschi has been privileged and challenged to teach English in China, Myanmar, Laos, and most recently, Mongolia. Her classes have been filled with undergrads, professors, accountants, hotel employees, monks, government workers, and beauty pageant contestants. They continue to be both her students and teachers as she now tutors online.
Barbara is also part of a team at Thrive Connection—writing daily devotionals to encourage women in their faith and life overseas.
Funny or Beautiful?
Teaching is full of first impressions and often they are not what the teacher is expecting.
Whom Do You Thank?
“We’re supposed to say thank you on this holiday?” says a puzzled student. “Whom do you thank, Teacher?” I would love to tell you.
What’s the Question?
How to convey your life and experiences from a year of teaching English in China in a one hour presentation? Ask questions!
My Private Space
In my twenty years in China I have had the privilege of being both a hostess and a guest. I count these times as priceless moments of learning and joy. The gift of hospitality—friendly, welcoming, and generous treatment offered to guests—is still ready and waiting to be opened.
Does a Story Go with This?
Celebrating Christmas as an English teacher in China was the gift of a lifetime.
Scarves, Powdered Milk, and a Thesis
Gift giving is tricky in any culture—even our own.