Hey all,
Today I tutored my first student in English! She's a high school student planning to take her BAC (similar to the SAT) in June with a concentration in English, and has to prepare for an oral and written exam. I think it went well. I'm still a little nervous - haven't really taught a language before, and am very eager to learn the techniques that will make me a better teacher.
Last night I went out with a friend to see "A Cross the Universe", a documentary about a French band called Justice. Think "Spinal Tap", only real.
I hadn't eaten, so we got some sushi after, which was good. The owner was Korean and he had Korean pop playing on a TV in the restaurant - I was entranced. I was glued to the screen, totally neglecting the friend I was with. I chalk it up to my being so serious all the time and utterly indulging myself in pretty colors and dancing bodies.
Some of you might notice I added a gadget to the blog... it's a word-a-day (more like word-a-minute) for Chinese characters. Though I don't plan on learning every single one displayed (so don't hold me accountable!), I thought it was interesting.
Other than that, just working on homework today - finals are coming up week after next, so I need to wrap up my readings and get working on some papers. Nothing too serious, though.
Until next time!
Ben
3 comments:
That's great! I would love to tutor English if I could find someone to help. My host sister asks me sometimes.
Nice! I definitely remember the dancing and high-pitched singing at the sushi place.
You can check out cija.net for tutoring jobs (under "offres d'emploi"). There's not much now, but at the beginning of the semester there were a lot - perhaps there'll be more after winter break?
À toute! Lemee know when that urge to karaoke arises haha
Caitlin
ben,
love the word a day (or word a minute) and that you are tutoring - great experience and imagine you are quite good. a web-visit on thanksgiving morning (for us) sounds great!
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