Today was debate day - I asked them to listen to a question and then decide if they agreed or disagreed, and to think of just one reason why. Not a mean feat you might think, but this class of mine have struggled with even their names before (and they speak pretty good English, even if they aren't confident with it!) So last week I changed their desk layout around - hoping for a new mindset and a more inclusive atmosphere. It worked last week, but before every lesson I have my doubts as to it working again. But so far so good. So, the tables laid out in a horseshoe, Agree - Disagree on the board, and a couple of handy starter sentences for each student. I explain, in simple terms, and wait for the look of confusion. It comes...but to as much as in previous weeks.
I start with a question. They almost grasp it - giving me two or three reasons why homework is bad. We talk about school, TV, friends, girlfriends, then more TV...Samsung vs. LG...that got them talking - they were alive with debate - and almost all of it in English! It was stunning! And then a few more questions and they were all joining in and laughing and TALKING mainly in ENGLISH!!! My heart swelled with pride for them - and I tried, yet again, to explain that when I'm their teacher making mistakes is ok, as long as they are trying to speak English. I think I love the little guys!
In other school news, I think one of my lads in my middle class might have left. It really makes me sad because he might have been one of my favourites (I know we're not meant to have favs!) but he was so good at English and he was a rebel, and always made me laugh! I'll be so sad if it' s true :(
OK, so maybe I should write about my school...hahaha, I've started on the house thing now, the school thing can wait! Just giving you a little glimpse into some more of my world!
So, my apartment. Where I am sat at the moment I is a rectangle room, of a nice size. I have a 3/4 bed in the corner, with a hanging rail at the end and a bedside table next to the bed. This consists of my sleeping area - quite small, but perfectly formed. To split my sleepign area from my living area I have a 3 seater sofa (which I am sat on at the moment). In front of me I have two tables, one with my teaching bits, and where my laptop lives, flush against the wall, and the other one has the TV and some storage space. This is flush against the other wall. I hope you're getting a picture! Next to the TV is a door, and then on my right under the window is an armchair. Through the door is the rest of the house. So immediately on my right I have my entrance area, with a HUGE cupboard for shoes - it's amazing, and I might never want to change that again!! On my left is my nice big bathroom. It's more of a wet room, so I don't have a separate cubicle for showering - making it a nice big shower :) and if I were to carry on from the hall and go straight I have my kitchen. I would say that my kitch is the same size as my parents (for those of you who know how big that is) but it seems much bigger. I have a huge sink - again I LOVE this! And the usuals.
I bought an electric kettle and it's made all the difference - I just need to buy a couple of other things now too, and then I'll be much happier!
The décor is a white with pink swirly flowers (small enough to look like inch wide dots) with silvery, squiggly stems linking the together. The sofas are a terracotta colour and the throws are a dark pinky purple. Most of my house is pinky purple!
I'm not going to post pictures just yet, as I want to sort it all out so it looks beautiful and just how I want it! Basically I've been nesting and making it my own, but there is still some way to go :) but when I'm there, or there abouts I'll start posting some pictures for you! But in the mean time I'll leave you with a picture of a little bit of wall paper...imagine this (it's a little more pink!!) all over your walls and ceiling!!! Enjoy :)
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