Hello! So today was my first day of teaching :) I taught grade 8 and grade 7. Their English is pretty decent. Today we worked on responses to how are you (tired, happy, sad, angry, hungry, sick). At first they were a little quiet and unsure but they quickly got into it. We played hatchi-patchi, sang "if you're happy and you know it", and played a version of around the world. It's been really good, the only problem I'm having is with how hot it is. It's like there is no escaping the moisture except for, ironically, when it rains. I constantly feel like I'm wet, it's mad gross.
Also, hilariously they can't say Sara. They call me "Sala", so I made the students call me "Cate". It's easier for them to pronounce. But they still call me Sala.
Yesterday, I learned how to make this Thai soup. Totally forgot what it's called, but no worries. Also, yesterday Zoe and I tutored kids after school. We were told they were "poor students", so we assumed that they couldn't afford tutoring so we were tutoring them for free. Actually, they meant that they are stupid. In Thailand apparently poor student = stupid. Clearly, Thailand is not the place for late bloomers.
I'm trying to bond with my host brother, nicknamed Top Three (9), but he's shy. Today we watched Mulan in Thai and I taught him whaddup. Life is good.
More hilarity on motorcycles today. Legitimately saw a 6 yr old riding a motorcycle. It really provides me endless joy to see who will get on a motorcycle next.
Interesting - I've never felt so white as I do in Thailand. Someone asked me what I did to get my skin this white. I answered "came out of the womb". They didn't get it.
I miss the ability to set my own schedule, but my host family is so accommodating that I don't dwell on it. This weekend, I'm going to see Spiderman and learn Thai dance (HAH). Next weekend, Chiang Mai with Zoe woooot.
Also, hilariously they can't say Sara. They call me "Sala", so I made the students call me "Cate". It's easier for them to pronounce. But they still call me Sala.
Yesterday, I learned how to make this Thai soup. Totally forgot what it's called, but no worries. Also, yesterday Zoe and I tutored kids after school. We were told they were "poor students", so we assumed that they couldn't afford tutoring so we were tutoring them for free. Actually, they meant that they are stupid. In Thailand apparently poor student = stupid. Clearly, Thailand is not the place for late bloomers.
I'm trying to bond with my host brother, nicknamed Top Three (9), but he's shy. Today we watched Mulan in Thai and I taught him whaddup. Life is good.
More hilarity on motorcycles today. Legitimately saw a 6 yr old riding a motorcycle. It really provides me endless joy to see who will get on a motorcycle next.
Interesting - I've never felt so white as I do in Thailand. Someone asked me what I did to get my skin this white. I answered "came out of the womb". They didn't get it.
I miss the ability to set my own schedule, but my host family is so accommodating that I don't dwell on it. This weekend, I'm going to see Spiderman and learn Thai dance (HAH). Next weekend, Chiang Mai with Zoe woooot.
Teaching grade 8
Handing out certificates for excellent essays
First day welcome!
First day speech
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