Some of you suggested that I keep a blog while I'm in Chile, and I think that's a great idea. I figure this way we can all experience the culture together. (And it's a good way to keep in touch!)
Yesterday we purchased our plane tickets to Chile. We're leaving Richmond on June 30th and arriving in Santiago on July 1st. The flight from Atlanta to Santiago is long - about nine hours - but I'm looking forward to it.
When we get there, we'll have some friends pick us up, and then we'll have about a week until our job training starts. It'll be interesting to see how the Chileans teach English compared to how we teach Spanish in the US.
Also, just something fun to note - on my iPhone, I added Santiago to my weather app so that I can check the weather there, and it looks like it's getting a little cooler each week. By the time I get there, the high each day will be about 60 degrees Fahrenheit, which sounds perfect!
For my upper-level Spanish students: En el futuro, voy a escribir parte de cada post en español, para que ustedes puedan practicar la lectura. Anotaré palabras nuevas que aprendo, porque como yo entiendo, el vocabulario chileno es un poco diferente. Los chilenos usan palabras que otras partes del mundo hispanohablante no usan. También utilizan el "vos," que es otra manera de decir "you." Yo tendré que practicar eso.
Ms. Grant
Can't wait to hear about Chile (: Hope all goes well for you! I missed teacher appreciation week, but I wanted to tell you that you've been the best language teacher I've had thus far, and you've been an even better friend that I can share my Pokemon updates with. You've also helped me with a lot of personal turmoil throughout the year from the things going on with my cousin to the stuff with Benedictine, even if it was just a friendly chat (x Thank You again Ms Grant, and enjoy Chile! Nos Vemos Srta Grant! P.S. You should try (if you're interested) to make a google account for use in Chile, and schedule live hangouts with your students every once in a while. Kind of like a Vlog, but where students can tune in and hear from you personally how things are in Chile (: That or a YouTube Vlog would be really cool if you have the time!
ReplyDeleteMs.grant the girl with my name :) as i write this i am in tears but then remembering that you would want me to be happy and not sad . we have been through a lot together in the past 3 years , the minute i saw you and you said hello i knew we would be friends . the first day we met you said i love your skirt :) then i got stuck with mr.hartman and you made me grow to like him . i would always be late to class he would ask me where have you been and i would say talking to ms.grant and he would let it slide :) you have also helped me through my situation as well tell me that short hair is beautiful and that you would by me a pink wig and make me wear it :) i also remeber that day i cut you off driving into the school ! sorry bought that :) i loved every minute we spent together , i will be home for christmas hopefully come visit me!!! love you and be safe !!! Cait
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