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  1. Marina
    October 24, 2016 @ 09:51

    Absorbing read. I look forward to reading the poems… working with students to write poetry has been one of my most rewarding experiences as a teacher …

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 25, 2016 @ 09:55

      I’m always surprised and impressed at what students can do with poetry. I’m sure the students in Vietnam will not disappoint.

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  2. Diane
    October 24, 2016 @ 10:13

    What you have is such a gift. Enjoy every minute, keep up the good work and keep posting (:

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 25, 2016 @ 09:55

      Thanks, Diane!

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  3. Li nda Wight
    October 24, 2016 @ 10:16

    A lot of material to cover – should be interesting results- Google luck TiM. Your students have a lot of pressure to achieve. Pretty fall day here, but leaves are falling fast . Have a good day to you and your students

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 25, 2016 @ 09:56

      Stay warm!

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  4. Lori
    October 24, 2016 @ 13:57

    Wonderful post!!!!!!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 25, 2016 @ 09:53

      🙂

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  5. Treyvon
    October 24, 2016 @ 19:35

    Hey Mr.Flanagan!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 24, 2016 @ 19:54

      Hi, Treyvon! Hope you’re having a good 8th-grade year. Reading any good books?

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  6. Anthony
    October 24, 2016 @ 19:41

    Mr Flanagan it Anthony and Trey

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 24, 2016 @ 19:55

      Hi, Anthony! Congratulations – you two are my first student commenters. Read my posts for home reading!

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  7. Sarah Huber
    October 24, 2016 @ 20:28

    I also, would love to read a poem if you can share it.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 25, 2016 @ 10:05

      I’m hoping to start my website for poems by the end of November. Hopefully it can keep growing from there. Stay tuned!

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  8. Susanne Murphy
    October 24, 2016 @ 20:54

    The naughty words are always spelled correctly. God bless the seventh graders everywhere!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 25, 2016 @ 10:05

      So true!

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  9. Anne cylkowski
    October 25, 2016 @ 07:50

    Great reading Tim! So’n Trung what great photos they help so much with learning and getting to know the culture and all of you thanks so much and keep them coming!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 25, 2016 @ 10:08

      I’ll pass the word on to Sơn. I was very impressed with his photos, too.

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  10. Tina
    October 25, 2016 @ 21:37

    Looking forward to reading the student’s poetry. Love the photos!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 28, 2016 @ 06:08

      So, when are you going to apply for a Fulbright program? You’d be a perfect candidate!

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  11. Eve Horowitz
    October 26, 2016 @ 16:13

    Great work!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 28, 2016 @ 06:09

      Thanks, Eve. Congratulations on the new PEP2 center!

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  12. Paula Agins
    October 28, 2016 @ 12:23

    Just got to read this one. Fell a little behind. So interesting to read the customs of the students.

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  13. Leah Nero
    October 31, 2016 @ 22:45

    Just like at home! Another poetry unit, they follow you everywhere. Sounds like you are having fun.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      November 1, 2016 @ 08:51

      It is always energizing working with the students. And it’s nice to have a schedule that gives me time for other pursuits.

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  14. Simon
    December 24, 2016 @ 06:39

    Hi Tim. That was a very good read! I’m a spoken word artist currently based in Cambodia. I have been looking into teaching poetry in Vietnam, this is the most inspiring thing I’ve read so far, would there be a possibility of any jobs going in the next couple of months?

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    • Tim Flanagan
      December 24, 2016 @ 08:13

      Thanks for the comment, Simon. Unfortunately, I’ll be finishing up here in just two weeks. There are many, many jobs focusing on teaching English in Vietnam. If you can package your presentation as a way for students to practice English, I am sure many schools would be interested.

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  15. Simon
    December 24, 2016 @ 09:38

    Thank you for your response, That’s a shame, I loved the idea of what you do. I think it’s always best to be somewhere to research properly though so I will come to Vietnam and I’m sure I will find my feet! Good luck with the website, Tim. I would enjoy reading them I’m sure!

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