Below are photos of ten of the beginner-level English language students we are teaching during the CELTA course. So far, I have taught 5 assessed lessons. They have been a great group to work with, and I've enjoyed the experience so far.
Today I purchased my first Montreal metro/bus pass. Here's what one looks like, in case anyone wonders (or cares):
Here is a short video of the 2006 National Geographic Bee finalists...amazing!
Link to Video
Well, I've made it through the first week of the CELTA course! So far, I've actually taught three assessed lessons:
Each morning we have "input sessions" on various teaching-related topics. Then, in the afternoon, we actually teach and try to implement the elements we've learned. The teaching is assessed not only by the tutor, but also by the other CELTA students. The immediate and ongoing feedback is extremely helpful in the development process.
As for the English language students, we have a class of ~12. Elementary-level English learners currently living in Montreal, the students come from Chad, Algeria, Mexico, Israel, and other countries around the world... I hope to post a photo of the class, probably next week.
The course has been amazing, and I eagerly look forward to next week. For now, I have an assignment to complete, and a lesson to prepare!
Recently, Microsoft released a Beta version of Windows Media Player 11. The GUI seems to have some of the Windows Vista "Look"... Download Available Here.
Since I'm in the process of organizing my CELTA course materials in a big binder I just bought, I thought I'd post a photo. I actually teach again tomorrow afternoon (detailed listening skills), so I'm working on the lesson plan also...
This was really nothing to do with the CELTA training itself, except as a "demo" lesson. The script was quite challenging to write; my "copy" is on the bottom half of the page:
In case you're wondering, the first line says, "What is your name?"; you can probably deduce the second line!
Well, I have successfully made it through the first day of the CELTA course! Today involved:
Our group consists of eleven individuals (including myself) from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Update: More photos of the weekend now on my photo journal!
Melissa and Ben Lambert
This weekend I am in North Bay to be the Best Man at my friend Ben's wedding. Last evening, after the rehearsal and setting up the reception room, four guys (Ben, Jo, Tim and I) came back to Ben's condo for a barbecue fit for kings. However, by the time we got everything cooked it was about 11:30pm. By that point, we were so famished the food (Huge steaks, potatoes/onions, and mixed vegetables) tasted amazing despite the late hour.
