Today was the first day of teaching on my own. I had 8 classes today. I teach 5 and 6 year olds in the early part, and then older students 7-9 in the afternoon. All of the students were very good. They want to learn english and try hard to repeat what I am saying. They often get their L's confused with R's and vise versa. They also struggle with the U sound, usually making an O sound. They are very competitive, trying to finish the assignment first before the others. They also love to sing, and it is amusing to hear a class full of students singing along in english.
Tomorrow I have 6 classes and finish an hour earlier. I think this will be a good year, and I will learn as much from them as they do from me. Also, I gave 5 new students english names. I gave each of them names to choose from. I have three students named after my brothers and my cousin, Jason. Also one is named after my cousin, Amy : )
It rained all day, and is still raining. I am very tired. I hear there is a terrible hurricane in New Orleans, sending many refugees to Texas. Similar to Katrina. I hope everyone is finding safe haven.
This weekend will bring many great things. Mandy will be here Friday night, and Saturday I go to Ittewan with Yong Jeong to visit a westernized part of Seoul. I can't wait to buy some books! They also have a Baskin Robbins that I want to visit to get some ice cream!
I am being taken good care of here, and most everyone that sees me at the store looking confused wants to help me. I am grateful for that. Until next time. -Katie
