I began my TESOL studies while we were in Canada last year. I have been diligently working at completing the assignments but the last requirement required a greater effort. I needed to teach for 20 hours in a ESL school. I chose the Cornerstone School in Uzhgorod, Ukraine and what a great experience!
I stayed with Dima and Nina (top left and bottom right). What a privilege it was to get to know them and be in their home. Their daughter Irina (bottom left) was my special friend for the whole time - she made my breakfast, and helped me with my Ukranian, and stayed up to wait for me at the end of a day with a cup of hot tea.
I ate great food - all very tasty.
I made new friends in the fellow teachers and was thankful for their encouragement and help as I stepped into this new role of teacher. But the real reason I was there was for the students. I had 45 in total - divided into three classes. It was great fun to get to them know and to see them learn and better their English skills.
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