Remember what seems like was waaaaaaaaay back in the beginning of September when I mentioned that we had signed up for French classes at the post graduate house? Well, FINALLY the first class came and went. (And so did the second!)
Our teacher is this really nice guy who only teaches to postgrads and spouses through these classes. Skimming through the 30page packet he gave us Monday night, I can tell that the class is going to be very practical, very much -- here's what is going to be the most use to you, right now -- and part of that might be that we are in the "beginner high" level. The other part I think is the teacher who is awesome. Did I mention he is awesome? Already I can tell! He talks to us mostly in French but I would say that a third of the class is still in English. He sends out a weekly email with mp3s of the material for the next week so we can practice before we arrive, and PDFs of commonly seen signs and postings from around the city.
The first class was VERY crowded. Every chair was filled! We soon broke into partners and talked about ourselves, where we are from, and other simple things like that...all in French, of course!
The second class had about half as many people. Our teacher, Ashod, said that this is to be expected. A things get busier, fewer people will show up, etc. I totally understand that, but I do think B and I are in this for the long haul. Going to try to miss as few classes as possible.
They are fun so far, and I'm really looking forward to combining the powers of my individual study with formal classes!
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