Friday, October 27, 2006

English Class


Not only do Dad and I enjoy our English classes, but the students do too. This was one of our smallest groups – we had 16 students and divided into three groups of 5, 5, 6. All of these students except the man in the red shirt have come every week of this session and we have been thrilled with their progress. They will each receive a certificate with a large gold seal next week for completing the 10 week session with perfect attendance! All are hoping to get jobs. Weena, the woman facing the camera, doesn’t really have to work – she has money and a car, but she is wanting to find something to do. The two men and the woman with the curly pony tail, Becky, are members of the Church; the other two women are not. Weena had one discussion with the missionaries, but thought it wasn’t a ‘good time right now.’

We sometimes play games like ’20 Questions’ or have them role play. Those activities are very popular. And, I give homework that they must do if they want a certificate. Last week they were supposed to come prepared to discuss the recent typhoons in Luzon and what preparation measures they should take. They discussed it in the small groups and my group seemed to find a lot to laugh about during the discussion. Becky is quite the comedian and has a clever remark for almost every situation…..in English no less.