Monday, August 22, 2011

Angolul

Angolul is what we americans call English. Today I met my counselor/school coordinator, he is the English teacher in my school. Frici took me to his house (which is right around the block from my house) and I met János and his family. Unlike most other english teachers in europe who know british english, János was taught american english (so I understood him better). When Frici left we talked about language and how the british are different from us Americans. But, then some students of János started to come in for lessons. He asked me to stay and help, so I did.

First were these Hungarian twins, I think there names were Audri and Alexadra? But, they seemed nervous when talking to me and they spoke english much like I speak spanish in Mrs. Izzo's class haha. Appearently tomorow is their eighteenth birthday and they will have a party (I have other plans)

Then, a boy came in who was only in the basic stages of learning english. He spoke really fast and eventually his words would become giberishy and quiet. "HELLO MY NAME IS..........." (I could not understand much past that haha, but he is only just starting out)

Finally was a boy in my class! He was fairly good at english, he just messed up a few words. Unlike the others, he was very good at small talk in english. But he would never accomplish the actual task of the excersize he was talking about, but oh well :/

It was very interesting to listen to these kids learn english. They were the exact opposite of me, they knew Hungarian and were learning English and I know English and am learning Hungarian. So today was like learning backwards, if you get my drift. Also, did you know that English has 12 different tenses? I had no idea that there was exactly 12 and I could never name them all. János found this very interesting that I didnt know this, but did any of you know that either? Because if you do, please educate me at what time we learned all of this. Anyways, he said he was going to mention me in his new book from what we talked about today, I'm glad I cleared a few things up for him. Peace!

BTW If anyone has any questions, feel free to comment!

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