Translation: How do you say “damn” in Spanish?
Happy Monday, everyone!
Sorry for the late blog update– I have been fighting a travel bug for the past few of days, BUT I am all better and back!
The last time I was on da blog, I left you guys right before the C1 class. Let me tell you, that class was a HOOT. One student was especially funny to me, Carlos. As soon as I met Carlos, he began to rant to me about his anti-feminist Economics teacher at his high school. He has humorously dubbed her “Cupcake” as her Spanish name, Magdalena, translates to that in English. He concluded his tirade with “What b*tch.” We will be good friends, I think.
After introductions, Lucy began a listening exercise from Cambridge English and that was the beginning to a very INTENSE English lesson. The C1 class is for students preparing for the advanced Trinity Exam; however, in my 5 years of taking Spanish in High school (5 being the honors level) I have NEVER engaged in such rigorous practice in the language. I was very impressed how fluent these students were and their ability to analyze the content of the listening exercise. All I could think was, “Damn.”
What also impressed me, was how engaged and enthusiastic these students were to learn. I will be the first one to admit, that I would NOT be as devoted to my studies on a Friday night, but their eagerness made me that much more excited to start teaching.
Speaking of, I start teaching on tomorrow! I am STOKED to start. Lucy says that the ages of my students range from 4 to 45; obviously 4 year olds learn differently than 45 year olds so I have been spending the last few hours googling (hopefully) effective teaching styles. I’m not entirely sure how the next couple of months are going to go, BUT I’m excited to see what lessons I learn along the way, both as a student and teacher. EW, CHEESY. I have to stop writing so this is where I leave y’all. Ta ta!
Luv and peace broskis,
Joanne
JOANNE EN ESPAÑA 