And now, a few things that I know how to say in Chinese...

(originally written during week two of our language training)

Can I please introduce myself? I am the professor at the Language Institute. Am I Canadian? No, I am not from Canada. I am from the United States. What subject do I teach? I do not teach Chinese Literature. I teach English. I teach in the Foreign Language Department. Ah, we are both studying in the Foreign Language Department! I have a business card. My brother has a business card. I have 200 business cards! Do I like to swim? Do I like to play ping pong? Yes, maybe a little. No, I cannot go to the Beijing Opera today. I am afraid I am very busy. Please, you may sit down now - I must go. Goodbye. Goodbye.