a twenty-something girl from Minnesota travels beyond the sea for a year of teaching in Europe









19 December 2010

Veselé Vánoce!

my 'elementary' level post-secondary class

Yesterday was our last day with post-secondary classses until after the new year, so we had a Christmas-themed lesson! There are many differences between Czech and American traditions at Christmastime, so we had a nice discussion comparing our two cultures. Since they don't have stockings to hang  by the chimney with care, I had them decorate their own (paper) stocking to bring home! As you can see they were very creative and had a good time with the mini art project. We listened to Christmas music in the background and it was even snowing outside so it was quite a festive lesson. They gave me a present from baby Jesus (the Czech equivalent to Santa?)  and were looking forward to 2 weeks holiday  :)



my 'pre-intermediate' post-secondary class... at the pub!

My other post-secondary class (above ) was sad to see the end of the week come because the other teacher, Zach, will be going back home early January. So we had our Christmas lesson then took them out to a pub nearby for a farewell drink. Five and a half hours later we were finally saying goodbye! They were very happy to have us spend time with them outside of class and we all enjoyed each other's company very much.

Now I just have 4 classes this week and I'm off to London for Christmas!

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