So today was my first day of formal teaching on my own. It went pretty well dispite the fact that most of the kids don't know English. Well...to be more correct that don't know/understand "American". They can speak and understand what they call "British" and just have a really hard time understanding English when Americans speak. But, classes went well and it seems they students did in fact learn a few things.
Last Sunday we were actually invited to two different soccer matches, which we found out after the fact. We ended up going to a game played by some of the students that board here at the school. I was very supprised when we showed up and they handed me a jersey and told me I was playing. I tried to politely decline a few times but they weren't having it. We played a pretty good game and luckly pulled out a 1 to 1 tie with a team that was noticably better then we were. They want me to play again this weekend, but we will see.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
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wow man. sounds like you're having a great time! very excited to hear what's going on with you the past few days! God Bless!
ReplyDeleteHow is your leg? This question is from your mom, in case you did not guess that......
ReplyDeleteI had a similar soccer playing experience in Costa Rica once...unfortunately I had never played before. I'm sure you are teaching amazingly well, and I'm more than a little jealous of all the language you'll pick up this year.
ReplyDeleteThe 7th grade at St. Joseph/Marquette is still praying for you!
Emily
they would love to learn rugby i'm sure my friend! good luck teaching in British
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