Archive For May, 2008
It’s time for class. As usual, the JTE comes to my desk to pick me up, and we head off to the classroom. We arrive to be greeted by a rowdy bunch of second-years (equivalent to US seventh graders). It’s supposed to be the JTE’s job to keep the kids quiet and in line. They’re [...]
Shhh
By Rodent | May 2, 2008
I’ve noticed a trend. In nine months I’ve been here I’ve gotten quite a bit better at Japanese. I’m still an extremely long way from where I want to be, but looking back to my initial arrival I see that I’ve come quite a decent distance. But… I talk less to students now. I talk [...]