February 25, 2010

  • I haven't really got anything new to report, but I wouldn't want to be accused of neglecting this blog :P

    I've been quite tired this week, but am feeling much more refreshed now, and am actually quite looking forward to getting my first 1-hour CELTA lesson over and done with tomorrow. Basically we have to do 4 lessons at each level (3 x 40 mins and 1 x 60 mins) and I've done the three 40 minute ones. After tomorrow, I have a few weeks off teaching while the others do their 60 min lessons, and then we switch levels. My group is switching from Intermediate - Elementary, which I feel is going to be quite a steep transition... (from learners who can actually understand and talk to learners who really can't...). Anyway, we'll worry about that later. I'm feeling reasonably prepared for tomorrow, except the usual worries about timings and getting through everything in the 60 minutes!

    It'll be nice to have a bit of time "off" then (although we now have two assignments on the go as well!). I'm even planning another trip. Haven't been on one for aaaaaaaaaages! Watch this space...