Well, today Maureen got to attend her first class. Of course we took the obligatory photos of the first day heading off to school. And yes, mine was taken yesterday. Today we both taught at the same time in the same building with her on the first floor and me on the second floor.
For me, it was a repeat of yesterday’s lesson, an introductory lesson. Of course I can never quite do the same lesson without some on-the-spot changes.
As Maureen entered her classroom, the students all began clapping as they were thrilled to have her as their new Foreign Teacher for English.
When we both finished our lessons and met outside the building, a class full of my former students, the Tibetan group, saw us and were excited that we had returned to the campus. They have another two months of their program before they return to Tibet and the next stage of their life journey. It is interesting how so many connections from the past teaching terms in China have survived the two year absence.
Robert did the Tibetans English improve much?
Yes, it has improved. That said, it still has a way to go before they will be proficient. Right now with two months focused on preparing for their “exam.” English is not the biggest hurdle they face. I see them most Tuesdays. I’ll get a photo or two to post as well.