Since last December, I have made weekly visits to the elementary school down the block. I love going to those classes because the students are usually having fun and enjoying English.
However, they are super tiring. For some reason, I feel like I have to be loud and scream in order to convey my excitement of being there. I know it's wrong, but it just happens naturally.
On Valentine's Day, I taught a bunch of 5th grade elementary students. The beginning of my lesson included a brief introduction to Valentine's Day in America. We talked about how girls are usually the recipients of Valentine's candies and that people go to nice restaurants for dinner.
Upon hearing that, one kid said, " is it Global Viking?"
As my mouth kept moving to continue the lesson, my brain started to break down the term "global viking." In Japan, buffets are called "vikings," perhaps because of the way people pillage and plunder in restaurants?! I dunno. So, I take it that the term "global viking" means an international buffet. What a cool name.
At the end of the back to back 5th grade lessons, it was time for me to head back to my junior high school Some students wanted me to sign their English file as though I were a superstar. The English teacher explained that I couldn't stay because I have to go back to the junior high.
A student said, "Eh? Louise-sensei [teacher] is a junior high student?"
Aww...they're so cute!
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