On Saturday we took an exam to figure our proficiency levels in Spanish. The professors spoke only in Spanish and there were four parts--listening, speaking, reading, and writing. I definitely had my first glimpse of how my students feel when they have to take a test in a language they don't understand.
Today, Monday, we had our first class in Spanish. We went around the room, introducing ourselves in Spanish to our professor Carmen Perez. She mentioned how this was new for her as well as us--there were four levels of Spanish proficiency in the class and she has to figure out how to differentiate her teaching to cater to all of us. I am looking forward to seeing the types of methods she uses to do this because these are the types of methods I have to apply when teaching a group of ELL students who have various proficiencies in English.
Okay, too much technical detail for most of you I know, but just wanted all of you to know that we're not sitting on the beach and drinking cervezas down here! :-)
3 comments:
Bueno! I know what you're talking about, Chetal! Work hard and keep learning! And have some fun! So says "The Claw." :)
Hola Chatal! Si como esta. Es su amiga Lisa-Lisa Ushry. I just want to let you know how proud I am of you. You are awsome to have embarked on such a journey. I am sure you are learning so much not only about language but about the culture as well.
Learning a new language is going to be frustrating at times but you can do it! It takes time and patience but in the long run, know that you will walk away from this experience with a whole new and fresh experience.
Can't waite to here all about it.
Luvyabye
lisa ushry
lol yes i agree with you. That test was hard. But its nothing compared to all the work that we are doing!!!
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