Michelle's classroom in South Korea

Hi Sandy

So let me first describe my school or at least my classroom. I have what they like to call an "English Village". I don't know why it is called that, I think they probably like the sound of it. My classroom consists of two actual classrooms and another section that has a mock airplane, Hotel reception, Bank, a small store, a doctor's room, a restaurant and a library (book café).

My classrooms have a large flat screen that is attached to a computer with internet connection. I also have a microphone .... which believe it or not is very helpful because I don't speak loud enough when the classes are rowdy! Most of the classes are not quite as fancy as mine. I am quite lucky. I also have white boards that slide in and out in front of the screen.

Some classes have computers at every desk whereas some still only have desks and chalk boards.

We teach English by using a CD Rom that has lessons alreadyon it. The students get a workbook that has all 12 lessons in it. Each lesson should take about 4 periods to complete (each period is 40 minutes). Then the book has some writing exercises and some games and there is always a song....

Although the CD Rom is not too bad, I just don't think it is as effective as it should be. For example they did a lesson entitled "where are you from" earlier in the year and when I arrived almost no one could actually ask me where I am from. It also makes teachers lazy!

Chat soon!

Michelle