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SHOW NOTES

First Experience 

• Loved how he was able to learn more about the Korean culture.
• He believes that culture exchange is really important

3 Best Qualities of a good student

• Not being afraid to make mistakes
• Being creative / Thinking outside of the box
• Class attendance

Favorite student

• Suji
  • Eldest of 3 sisters
  • Always asked about his family
  • She asked questions about him personally
  • She was in 6th grade
  • She really wanted to learn English
  • She desired something more in life
  • Tried to get to know him as a person
  • Asked questions & was engaged
  • Helped others in a humble way

Hardest thing about teaching English

• First year at the public school…
  • So many students with different needs
  • Hard to give each student the individual attention they needed
  • Hard to connect because of the number of students

Enjoyed the most

• When talking about a topic, working with students for a couple of weeks – you start to see results and the students begin to understand
• Seeing students grow

Do you speak another language?

• No, just English
• Would be nice to get back to picking up Korean

Do you know any good English resources?

• Watch American television
• Put English subtitles
• “HGTV” and “Food” channel
• Even if you are shy, reach out and connect with an English speaker
• Meet people