I had a lovely morning, talked on skype, then went with Yuki to learn the way to the Miwa household where I will be teaching tomorrow. It’s a bit of a drive, and apparently pretty dangerous in the winter.
I made orange chicken for lunch/dinner.
My evening classes were ok. The group of boys were loud and uncooperative. I feel bad for the other students because I can’t do anything with them like that. I need new ideas.
The next class is just one kid, the other 2 girls didn’t come. He seems to learn fast but I’ll need lots more ideas for that too.
I created a script and wrote up conversation questions for my private lesson with Miki. I think it went well, although I found it hard to describe ‘at least’. A simpler script next time, I will do!
The drive back was late and in the rain. It is far, far past my bedtime, and sleep yet I cannot.
When do I have time to think up ideas? Ah.....
Is this our traditional orange chicken, or more of a japanese version? From the picture it could be either or chinese style even. A beautiful presentation.
ReplyDeletewhat a challenge having boys like that. I wonder what their parents think?
; )
Good sign that your mind is working on all this. Good luck and prayers for those challenging boys!
ps 'At least' can be described in mathematical terms as greater than or equal to.
It is our traditional one! Over white rice.
DeleteI perhaps put a bit more soy sauce in than usual, and I had no room in the pan to water down the sauce, but otherwise it tastes like home.
The kids aren't really horrible, I think it's just that they're terribly bored. I can't blame them, that they must be in school all day then come to English class. I do wish they'd be more motivated but I suppose that's what I'm here for!
I didn't even think of that :)
I was trying to teach it in use as "At least one of us is productive."