woke up a bit before 8am. They seemed to be a sleep so I went back to asleep. Had shower at 8am. I heard some noise. Iva asked me if I wanted to have breakfast. It was already 9am. She had gone to get some bread for me! her husband was still in the bed. Well he came out the room when I was about to start eating. He finished eating and left. I almost asked if men don’t do any house work but I couldn’t ask them. It could be just him. I thought it’s very interesting. Well, it’s not that I’m against that. Many of my friends mentioned that they were surprised to see how little work Japanese men do at home. It could be the same here. after finishing dishes, I got my laptop out and did some writing. Iva came with this cd. I thought it was her work but it wasn’t. it was a cartoon from France. she was trying to get English audio but they didn’t have it. we found that they’ve got English subtitle so I saw it n Chinese and read the subtitle in English. Surprisingly I knew some Chinese!
It was noon and Fum said that it’s lunchtime. I thought that we just had breakfast. Went to kitchen and Iva asked if the movie was finished. I said not yet. She said I can watch it after lunch. “do we have time??” I thought but didn’t ask. We still had the salad from last night. It was 12:30 ish when we finished eating. Iva said to finish watching the movie so I put it on but pack up while watching it. It was nearly the end so it finished in 5 minutes. I thought that we had to be there at 1pm but it was that we were leaving at 1. she was gonna call to get a taxi but Fum was on the phone. She asked me if she can use my mobile. I didn’t know how to say that battery was dying soon so I didn’t tell her.it was already 10 past 1. when we left there. We got to school a bit before 1:30.
They had a big gate like Japanese school too. Saw some foreigners coming in. I thought “that means kids here know some English.. it’s a good sign!”
They had a timecard Ii assume it’s only for the part-timers. The girl who was supposed to teach with us came. I was hoping that she can speak English well. We went to the classroom. There were some kids in the room already. it was actually recess at that time.
I connected mt laptop to their projector. They had screens and everything. Remote control as well.
Iva had left and I had no idea where she went. Kik was the other teacher’s name.
The bell had gone and kids were a bit restless so I suggested to start anyway. Iva was bringing her class there. At this stage I understood that it was a combined class. Kids were amazed to see the slide show. Iva came with her class. They were glade one students. When I saw the number of kids I thought it’s probably not good idea to use newspaper but kik had to prepare for it for a short notice and I thought it’s a bit rude to say “I decided not to use”.
As it is expected some kids started to play with the newspaper. Some were running around and both teachers were yelling but they didn’t listen to them at all. I had to stop some of them and said if you are not gonna participate I have to ask you to pick up rubbish and put them in the bin. I don’t think they understood but they knew that I wasn’t happy. Others were quite well behaved and they were so keen to learn. Some spoke good English. The bell went and Iva’s class was gone. I told Kik that I can not teach when kids are running around. They should all sit down at least. She said those boys have problems in their head and they refused to do any work. I told her to leave it with me. When the bell went to start the next period I waited until everybody sat down. Told them that I was planning to do more but couldn’t do it because of some people running around. they got the message somehow and I sat next to the bad boys. Told this chubby boy to get a sheet of paper. Others started to get it too. the one who looked aggressive didn’t take one so I put it in front of him and started. The chubby one got into it and others followed. I said “well done!!” to him many times and he was so happy. Even the aggressive one started to work and he said teacher! Teacher!” whenever he needed help. Well, there were so many saying “teacher, teacher” buttThis session was much more successful. Well, Kik was so impressed that those boys actually managed to finish something. She said “you are so good!” I told her that I have to deal with this kind of kids all the time so I’m used to it. They were all happy and said thanks to me so many times. Yes, even the bad boys.
It was cleaning time and kids got their equipments to clean the school. It just looked like Japan.
Iva got taxi for me to get back to YJ’s house. She had to get another taxi for herself to go to another school.
The taxi driver didn’t know the way when it got closer. Fortunately I recognized the place and told him how to get there. Phew. Yj’s mom was there but still sick in the bed..
Went upstairs and checked E-mails. Went out to get some food but there wasn’t any restaurants around.
Went to a convenience store and got this Japanese instant noodle and pudding.
Went home and made it in the kitchen. Yj’s mom was like “you eat this for dinner?” I told her it’s actually my favorite one and I’m happy to have this.
It was noon and Fum said that it’s lunchtime. I thought that we just had breakfast. Went to kitchen and Iva asked if the movie was finished. I said not yet. She said I can watch it after lunch. “do we have time??” I thought but didn’t ask. We still had the salad from last night. It was 12:30 ish when we finished eating. Iva said to finish watching the movie so I put it on but pack up while watching it. It was nearly the end so it finished in 5 minutes. I thought that we had to be there at 1pm but it was that we were leaving at 1. she was gonna call to get a taxi but Fum was on the phone. She asked me if she can use my mobile. I didn’t know how to say that battery was dying soon so I didn’t tell her.it was already 10 past 1. when we left there. We got to school a bit before 1:30.
They had a big gate like Japanese school too. Saw some foreigners coming in. I thought “that means kids here know some English.. it’s a good sign!”
They had a timecard Ii assume it’s only for the part-timers. The girl who was supposed to teach with us came. I was hoping that she can speak English well. We went to the classroom. There were some kids in the room already. it was actually recess at that time.
I connected mt laptop to their projector. They had screens and everything. Remote control as well.
Iva had left and I had no idea where she went. Kik was the other teacher’s name.
The bell had gone and kids were a bit restless so I suggested to start anyway. Iva was bringing her class there. At this stage I understood that it was a combined class. Kids were amazed to see the slide show. Iva came with her class. They were glade one students. When I saw the number of kids I thought it’s probably not good idea to use newspaper but kik had to prepare for it for a short notice and I thought it’s a bit rude to say “I decided not to use”.
As it is expected some kids started to play with the newspaper. Some were running around and both teachers were yelling but they didn’t listen to them at all. I had to stop some of them and said if you are not gonna participate I have to ask you to pick up rubbish and put them in the bin. I don’t think they understood but they knew that I wasn’t happy. Others were quite well behaved and they were so keen to learn. Some spoke good English. The bell went and Iva’s class was gone. I told Kik that I can not teach when kids are running around. They should all sit down at least. She said those boys have problems in their head and they refused to do any work. I told her to leave it with me. When the bell went to start the next period I waited until everybody sat down. Told them that I was planning to do more but couldn’t do it because of some people running around. they got the message somehow and I sat next to the bad boys. Told this chubby boy to get a sheet of paper. Others started to get it too. the one who looked aggressive didn’t take one so I put it in front of him and started. The chubby one got into it and others followed. I said “well done!!” to him many times and he was so happy. Even the aggressive one started to work and he said teacher! Teacher!” whenever he needed help. Well, there were so many saying “teacher, teacher” buttThis session was much more successful. Well, Kik was so impressed that those boys actually managed to finish something. She said “you are so good!” I told her that I have to deal with this kind of kids all the time so I’m used to it. They were all happy and said thanks to me so many times. Yes, even the bad boys.
It was cleaning time and kids got their equipments to clean the school. It just looked like Japan.
Iva got taxi for me to get back to YJ’s house. She had to get another taxi for herself to go to another school.
The taxi driver didn’t know the way when it got closer. Fortunately I recognized the place and told him how to get there. Phew. Yj’s mom was there but still sick in the bed..
Went upstairs and checked E-mails. Went out to get some food but there wasn’t any restaurants around.
Went to a convenience store and got this Japanese instant noodle and pudding.
Went home and made it in the kitchen. Yj’s mom was like “you eat this for dinner?” I told her it’s actually my favorite one and I’m happy to have this.
Got on internet and talked to some friends.
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