This past weekend we went to Manuel Antonio National Park. It was absolutely amazing and beautiful there. We were able to go swim in the Pacific Ocean and to also see some amazing animals in their natural habitats. This national park is a perfect example of the resources that Costa Rica has and the importance that the resources have. The rules there all serve to help preserve the natural environment there with as little disruptions as possible.
In addition, this week is our first week in Monteverde. Last night I meet my host family that I will be with for the next two weeks and they seem amazing. They have a small baby and an eight-year-old child so I am excited to be able to interact with some different ages these next two weeks. The little boy has caught on that I do not know very much Spanish and he speaks very slowly to me. The first time I meet him he was extra careful to fully pronounce all of his words carefully. The family overall seems to be adorable and I am so excited to see what these next few days will hold.
Spanish class is getting to be extraordinarily draining. The conversations are fun and even when I don’t get to speak a lot I am still able to learn a lot. Listening to the people around me speak the language is defiantly helping me to gain more conversational skills. The grammar aspect of the class is extraordinarily boring. So far most of what we have learned is from past classes I have had so it seems very repetitive and pointless. This feeling is something that my future students will defiantly experience. ELLs in particular when learning the academic language that is essential for their success in school will be something that is boring to them. I will be challenged to find a way to keep these kids engaged and to inspire them to continue to want to learn.
In addition, this week is our first week in Monteverde. Last night I meet my host family that I will be with for the next two weeks and they seem amazing. They have a small baby and an eight-year-old child so I am excited to be able to interact with some different ages these next two weeks. The little boy has caught on that I do not know very much Spanish and he speaks very slowly to me. The first time I meet him he was extra careful to fully pronounce all of his words carefully. The family overall seems to be adorable and I am so excited to see what these next few days will hold.
Spanish class is getting to be extraordinarily draining. The conversations are fun and even when I don’t get to speak a lot I am still able to learn a lot. Listening to the people around me speak the language is defiantly helping me to gain more conversational skills. The grammar aspect of the class is extraordinarily boring. So far most of what we have learned is from past classes I have had so it seems very repetitive and pointless. This feeling is something that my future students will defiantly experience. ELLs in particular when learning the academic language that is essential for their success in school will be something that is boring to them. I will be challenged to find a way to keep these kids engaged and to inspire them to continue to want to learn.