Tuesday, 9 September 2008

English lessons

We started the English course. Since three weeks we give a English course to children of the age of 5 until 16 years old. We use the shelter in the garden. I am the teacher (I know my English is not perfect but it will do.....) and I am enjoying it very much. We do it every Saturday morning. We start at 8.30hrs.....o yes that is very early for me!!!!! We have two groups, beginners and advanced. I try to make it as much fun as possible. The children are always on time which shows their interest. There are also some younger children joining, 2 of 3 years old and they get help from their older brother/sister. It´s great to see them work together. It´s only for one hour per group but it is great. I also have some help from Lizzy and Leo. Leo is a friend of us and he decided to give us a hand. He is very good with children and he also helps me out with the language. Although they need to learn English some time it is necessary to explain the exercise in their own language. I try to teach them the basics but in a fun way. I give them exercises about interesting subjects. What kind of houses there exist, job possibilities, family matters etc. So it´s learning English and learning more about the world at the same time.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

lieve Lilian, wat geweldig die Engelse lessen. Je doet het toch maar mooi en wat fijn dat je al 2 groepen hebt kunnen vormen. Ziet er op de foto's heel professioneel uit hoor. Misschien kun je de achtergebleven Engelse boekjes van mij ook nog gebruiken? Of de spelletjes "Love Matters" en "Love check". Goed voor de conversatie! Lieverd, ben HARSTIKKE trots. Hele dikke kus, Monique (p.s. om een reactie achter te laten moet je Spaans kunnen lezen, haha. Hoop dat ik het goed heb gedaan)