REAL ENGLISH??? you mean we're not going to listen to a tape three times to work on listening comprehension? no videos on what British and American life is supposed to be? Are you saying we are actually going to be IN TOUCH with REAL people??? wow! that's a crazy idea!!
What was even crazier was that the American and British language assistants that came to our course were not here to teach us present perfect or the rules of pronunciation. They were here to share their culture with us and they wanted to get to know our culture as well. I think this made all the difference. As a course, we felt free to express our views on our society and the one we study. We also got to learn different points of views.
We were so absorbed in those aspects of the conversation that we really got to use English! In my personal experience, I didn’t feel stalked by the fear of making a mistake, I spoke freely and that helped me to improve my oral skills. I think I was not the only one who felt this way.
Anna and Scott were wonderful language assistants. Always willing to help, explain and listen to us. All I can say is THANK YOU!!!
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great reflections Jackie! About the dinner, we spent a wonderful night eating delicious food and sharing good jokes! ha ha!
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ReplyDeleteI'm so pleased to hear you profited from what I agree is a wonderful intercultural experience!
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http://www.buenosaires.gov.ar/areas/educacion/niveles/idiomas/intercambio.php?menu_id=23037
It was an unforgettable experience working with and getting to know you and the rest of the Language III group, Jackie! Stay in touch!
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