Michelle CP #6

Friday, July 19
11:00-12:30
Leon County Public Library

My session today included an advanced speaker from Puerto Rico and beginner from Africa. The gentleman from Puerto Rico was very eager to tell us what the current political situation was in PR. He talked for an hour on the history behind the current upheaval. I interrupted throughout to take the opportunity to include the woman from Africa. I wrote words on the board that he mispronounced, and discussed their meaning. As a cultural exchange, it was interesting for me to learn about the events leading to the crisis. I would normally try to prevent one student from monopolizing the session, but the situation is new and critical so I decided to let him continue. The woman learned some new words as well as idioms (I hope). She lacked confidence in her abilities to speak or understand spoken english, and I suspect (from our interactions) that she is more capable than she believes. An hour into the session,  I transitioned into working with her on picture flash cards. The gentleman was kind and encouraging to her and stayed to help. I am so amazed and impressed with the courage it must take to immigrate to a new country.

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