Let the (reading) games begin!
“What is your hobby?” is one of the most common questions that students learning English ask, and ETA Sophia Lopresti’s answer was always “I really like to read!” This was something that boggled the students’ minds. She LIKES to read? Outside of school?! Nonetheless, when a friend brought some children’s books in October, the students.. Read More.
Culture Exchange Month
January revved up in activity and fun for the students of MAN 1 Malang as many projects began to unfurl. ETA Catherine Krol connected two classes to her alma mater high school to engage in Pen Pal exchange to teach the Personal Letter unit in 11th grade. The first batch of letters was sent at.. Read More.
Listening More
This January, ETA Neelam was happy to be busy once again, not only with her classes but with her English clubs with students, teachers and university friends. One of Neelam’s highlights for the month of January was working with her co-teachers to find new and exciting ways to include listening activities in their lessons. Neelam,.. Read More.
New Friends
This month ETA Darby Jones had the pleasure of meeting, getting to know, and playing games with students at a local junior high school in Sangatta. Once classes finished for the semester at SMAN 2 Sangatta Utara (her placement site), Darby accepted an invitation from SMPN 2 Sangatta Selatan to spend the morning with about.. Read More.
Pen Friends from America
Throughout the month of December, almost one hundred 10th grade students from SMAN 1 Temanggung had hand-written letters in the air in route to the US. In partnership with Fargo Davies High School in Fargo, North Dakota, ETA Allison Cwikla coordinated a new pen pal program called Pen Friends from America. Allison presented about Fargo.. Read More.
A Taste of America
This December, ETA Elizabeth “Liz” Wallace enjoyed wrapping up her extracurricular clubs. During this past semester, Liz has spent every Wednesday afternoon with her faithful English Club. For their final meeting, Liz had the students vote on what American foods they would like to cook together. The students chose pancakes with maple syrup, grilled cheese.. Read More.
Making our Mark for Emotional Health
On December 21, the students of MAN2 unveiled a new exhibit to the school aptly name “Sparkzone.” “Sparkzone” is a series of art projects or thoughtful public media that will be scattered around the school grounds that encourage strong culture for emotional health. The inaugural piece (pictured) was thought up by the school’s counseling group.. Read More.
Teachers Retreat
At the beginning of this month, ETA Amanda Cahn joined her fellow teachers in a retreat to celebrate the approaching end of the semester. The teachers split up into cars and motorcycles and drove one hour out into the forest, until they reached the location where they spent the night. They cooked and ate dinner.. Read More.
A Merry English Club Meeting
On Friday, December 21, ETA Brian Miner hosted members of the community English club at his guest house to talk about, share, and celebrate the holiday season. The club talked about the meaning of holidays and a few of the various traditions to celebrate the new year around the world. Afterwards, Brian shared some fun.. Read More.
Christmas Celebration with School Community
ETA Anna Misenti returned to site after a quick vacation during student exams in time for a festive week of celebrating Christmas with her school community. While Padangsidimpuan is predominantly Muslim (approximately 90-95 percent), it is tradition for the small Christian community at SMAN1 to organize an annual event for the Christian students, teachers and.. Read More.
