Room Full of Hearts

[Nagishkaw 510]

Good ! Time is flying by today and I have not had my nap.

[cassi9879 20]

I need naps but I don't dare try here

[Nagishkaw 510]

It would be nice if you got a job testing mattresses all day.

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

It would be nice if you got a job testing mattresses all day.

True, but would you be fired for not lying down on the job?

[Nagishkaw 510]

[cassi9879 20]

The cat thinks he's gonna get some of our dinner lol

[Nagishkaw 510]

You should share it with him. It's the right thing to do.

[cassi9879 20]

This cat is weird with his tongue hanging out all the time like it's a lil too long. The cat food we buy he only likes the salmon flavor.

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

This cat is weird with his tongue hanging out all the time like it's a lil too long. The cat food we buy he only likes the salmon flavor.

I do not, I like tuna flavour, too.

[misterbigtoe 45]

GOOD MORNING, MAGISTER HALLUX!!!!!! What is your field of expertise?

what are you teaching?

'Morning Hearts

I am teaching colloquial English and American Culture to High School students bound for the US on an academic year abroad program. By the time I begin working with them, they have generally been formally studying English for 5+ years so have very good vocabulary and grammar skills. They are however very timid in the practical use of their language skills and it is my primary jobs are to make them conversant in and comfortable using their English with native speakers and to prepare them for the culture shock they will necessarily experience. We work with materials published expressly for teaching English as a second language and also with a good library of donated high school textbooks that I brought from the US. I also do a rather intensive course that prepares them for their visa interviews.The fun part is when they have become comfortable in their language skills with me. At that point I again push them way outside of their comfort zones by herding them out into some of the areas frequented by tourists and compel them to approach and initiate conversations with complete strangers. That always produces a few funny incidents and occasionally a fleeing tourists uncomfortable being approaced by a random Mongolian stranger!

The institute I work at here placed 25 students in the US last year and it looks like a similar group will receive their visa's and placements this year.

[cassi9879 20]

That sounds cool toe!

[misterbigtoe 45]

That sounds cool toe!

Hi Cassi! It is really rewarding to be working with the kids for sure!

[Nagishkaw 510]

'Morning Hearts

I am teaching colloquial English and American Culture to High School students bound for the US on an academic year abroad program. By the time I begin working with them, they have generally been formally studying English for 5+ years so have very good vocabulary and grammar skills. They are however very timid in the practical use of their language skills and it is my primary jobs are to make them conversant in and comfortable using their English with native speakers and to prepare them for the culture shock they will necessarily experience. We work with materials published expressly for teaching English as a second language and also with a good library of donated high school textbooks that I brought from the US. I also do a rather intensive course that prepares them for their visa interviews.The fun part is when they have become comfortable in their language skills with me. At that point I again push them way outside of their comfort zones by herding them out into some of the areas frequented by tourists and compel them to approach and initiate conversations with complete strangers. That always produces a few funny incidents and occasionally a fleeing tourists uncomfortable being approaced by a random Mongolian stranger!

The institute I work at here placed 25 students in the US last year and it looks like a similar group will receive their visa's and placements this year.

Sounds like you are a real shoe-in. :thumbs: :star:

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

Hi Cassi! It is really rewarding to be working with the kids for sure!

With you teaching them, I know that those Mongolian kids will do just fine. Now, is there any way you can deal with some of the more recalcitrant members of VJ? Are there any English-Trollian textbooks?

Edited April 7, 2011 by IR5FORMUMSIE

[misterbigtoe 45]

Sounds like you are a real shoe-in. :thumbs: :star:

Wifey worked there for several years, thats how I got my TOE in the door!