Oh Monday. Monday, Monday, Monday…

Ellie started teaching Patricia’s classes and William had returned from Malaysia.

My first class went swimmingly. I wanted them to start the class speaking in past tense (usually I ask what they did on the weekend). But I was tired of hearing the same answers (I went to waterfall, I went shopping, I chatted on Facebook). Yes, chatting on Facebook on the weekend is its own distinct activity here. Instead, I asked them what they ate for dinner. When they told me, I asked “How was it?” An enterprising student had found the page in the book titled “How does it taste?” On page 45. I hadn’t read that far ahead. Didn’t even know it was a lesson. Good for her. They were all able to tell me what they ate and how it was. After warming them up, I handed back their quizzes. I cleared up a common mistake. Q: “How are you doing?” A: “I am student.” Explained the difference between ‘what’ and ‘how’. I think they got it this time. At least, I hope so since they get it right when I ask them ‘How are you doing?’, individually, every class…

My second class on Mondays I have come to think of as one of my ‘Maybe, Maybe Not’ classes. As in, maybe they will show up and maybe not. Continue reading →