Jaenelle Shiroshita

Licensed kimono stylist, and ESL teacher, Janelle Shiroshita has a master's in Chinese philosophy and isn't afraid to use it. Fluent in English, Japanese, and Mandarin, Jae also speaks some Polish and has lived abroad for 15 years.

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A Brief Introduction to Chinese Philosophy

In the English-speaking world, generally, very little is known about Chinese Philosophy and its rich history. The average person probably has heard of the Tao te Ching/Dao de Jing, but maybe they associate it with Winnie the Pooh. The late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia said that Confucius was merely some mystic quoted on fortune cookies. …

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The Essential Guide to Learning Mandarin Chinese

For those who want to immerse themselves in Chinese culture fully – whether to be close to family, work abroad, read web novels and Chinese-based fantasy fiction, or for another reason – learning Mandarin Chinese can give you a richer experience. Heritage learners, too, often already have Chinese language skills, but may not feel confident …

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The Definitive Guide to Teaching English Abroad: What You Need to Know

You’ve thought about it long and hard: Wouldn’t it be great to get paid to travel abroad? The idea of spending yet another day in the same thankless job where you are overworked, unappreciated, and definitely underpaid is enough to make you want to scream yourself into oblivion. Why not just go and teach English …

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