Carol Elvidge
Carol Elvidge is British, born in the London area, but later on transferring to Kent where she received most of her secondary education. Later in life she gained a joint honours degree in English Literature and History, and an MA in Historical Studies at Staffordshire University.
Her interest in writing has always been there, right from an early age, but it has only been in recent years that circumstances have enabled her to develop this interest more fully. Since working as an English teacher in Taiwan, she has been presented with opportunities to write, based on her many experiences. She has written articles for and proofread academic and local journals as well as proofreading publications for a local tourist authority in Taiwan. She is looking forward to being able to develop her writing still further through Suite 101 and hopefully to provide entertaining as well as informative reading for the wider public to enjoy.
Further qualifications include:
Certified ESL teacher
City and Guilds Further and Adult Education Teacher’s Certificate
City and Guild Initial Certificate in Teaching Basic Skills (ESL)
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Latest Articles
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Celebrating Christmas Far From Home
Christmas may be celebrated in many different ways and styles. Its significance does not necessarily have to change even if tradition does.
Dec 13, 2011
- Carol Elvidge
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Adjusting to Retirement
Is retirement necessarily the end of our personal world, or the opportunity to start again despite contra indications?
Nov 26, 2011
- Carol Elvidge
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Women's Liberation - Fact or Myth?
The contrasts between pre and post 21st century social behaviour are extreme. Yet, is the liberation gained by women in society real or only supposed?
Nov 8, 2011
- Carol Elvidge
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Live and Let Live in Taiwan: Taoism, Buddhism, Temples & Religion
Whether Buddhist or Christian; whether believing in Confucius' teachings or Taoist philosophy, all co-exist harmoniously on this relatively small island.
Oct 18, 2011
- Carol Elvidge
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The Uncomplicated World of the Young
As observed by Mark Twain*, an adult's words may be satirized by the young whose world is uncluttered by inuendos and coloured instead by simple truths.
Oct 1, 2011
- Carol Elvidge
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Times They Are A-Changing
Nothing remains the same forever, but should change mean the sacrifice of tradition, the mainstay of cultures all over the world?
Sep 21, 2011
- Carol Elvidge
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The Value of Education
Education is the gateway to success so it is said, but should it be all consuming, to rob the young of the carefree days of childhood?
Sep 3, 2011
- Carol Elvidge
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Escape the Present, Recapture the Past on Taiwan's Orchid Island
Travel back in time when you visit Taiwan's Orchid Island (Lanyu), where the stresses of modern day life may be forgotten.
Aug 10, 2011
- Carol Elvidge
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Bridging the Cultural Divide
Should cultural differences be allowed to create the insularity of a nation, or be superseded by the common bond of humanity that binds us all?
Jul 29, 2011
- Carol Elvidge
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Tribal Traditions - Attending a Paiwan Wedding
Colour, vibrancy and whole-hearted enjoyment might epitomize the main ingredients of a traditional Paiwan wedding.
Jul 20, 2011
- Carol Elvidge
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