I used power point in the lesson along with some cards for a ‘snatching game’ to be played at the end. The video is about 20 minutes long, it’s a decent example of how and what I teach in the public school system. The teachers who observed the class had positive reviews, but I actually missed the old CELTA grillings that used to go after an observation. I noticed a couple of bad habits to watch out for, such as parroting my students responses. However, overall I was pleased with the lesson.

I also received a very nice treat from my 9th grade students. They had a period to write a letter to a teacher of their choice, and 10 of the students wrote me letters in English! The letters were all very nice. My students thanked me for my efforts teaching them and told me they enjoyed my classes and I was making English fun for them. An excerpt from a lower level student: ‘I’m thired grade Student —–. Since I met you, I loved English. Teacher’s class very fun and nice.’ Another (higher level) student wrote ‘Teacher, I like your class very much. It’s very very fun!!! I’m happy when I study with you every time. Thank you for teaching me. I really appreciate it.’ Anyways there’s a wide ranges of levels in my class but both the high level and low level students are enjoying my classes. I really appreciated the gesture from my students, they’re all good kids and teaching them is a real joy.

Although I’m not teaching these days, I’m still required to come to the school and perform administrative duties (i.e. do as I please on school grounds till 4:30). My actual vacation starts next week and I’ll be taking off on my motorcycle for a nice road trip to see the Korean country side. Life’s looking good.