What's good homeskillets? Some people are intersted in my lesson and me being a narcisssist I couldn't resist. The lesson I taught on Tuesday was catered towards high intermediate Korean students. I started with a game called Don't Say, similar to Taboo. I put up several pictures and the teams had to describe the picture without using certain words. They really enjoyed it. Afterward, I displayed a PowerPoint on my city, Philly. I talked about the Dec. of Indy., chessesteaks, Betsy Ross, and a few other important events and people (I even threw fake Philadelphian Kobe in there). Lastly, I created a handout in which they asked each other questions about their hometowns. It went really well and the students were enthusiastic about learning (even though there were times I had no idea what they were saying and vice versa). Its a learning process I know. Speaaaaakkkk Sllllooooooowlllyyy.
Throughout this journey I have met some really cool people. I did not know what to expect being around a group of people that have recieved a Fulbright scholarship. Would they be snobs? Boring? Use words like vituperation? Or just chill people that exceled at what they did? Fortunuately, the latter is the case (even though some do use words such as vituperation). I have about 10 to 15 people that I am truly cool with (some are even approaching friend status). The rest are good in my book. Its a blessing.
Also, the Korean people have been exceptionally friendly. Yesterday I had lunch with a Sociology professor after we spoke for about 30 seconds. It was random (and at first uncomfortable) but turned out to be a great experience. Many of the Koreans go out of their way to make us feel welcome and have patience when helping me with my language skills (which are pretty weak even though I can now read, write, and somewhat say any word in hanguel). I am learning a substantive lesson about how to interact with foreigners, whether they be from other countries or simply strangers. Good look Korea. Well I'm out for now. Keep the love and support comming.
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Did you force them to use racial stereotypes while playing "Don't Say"?
No I did not force them to use racial stereotypes but thanks for asking.
Mike,
You seem to be having an awesome time. It seems that both you and your pupils are receiving an experience of a life time. You are definitely a chip off of your uncle :). It looks like you are making friends. Thank goodness you have the best city in the world to use.
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