Each week here in Ecuador seems to be even better than the last. This week Madi and I had an incredible time working at the schools. The students are getting so comfortable with us, and it seems as though we are spending each day laughing and giggling as we teach English and attempt to learn and speak some Spanish. Our students taught us 'ah cha chi' and 'ah ri ri' (excuse the spelling) expressions this week, and we must have completely butchered the pronunciation, because they couldn't stop laughing when we said it. It's a beautiful feeling knowing that our teaching and learning relationship with the students is mutually beneficial, as we learn the Spanish language and Ecuadorian culture, and teach the English language and different aspects of the Canadian culture.
This week, we practiced vocabulary with the students using flash cards, and we got them to write the words with chalk in the school yard. None of the students had seen or used chalk before so it was quite the experience. Watching their eagerness and motivation to learn grow more and more as the weeks progress continues to be so inspiring. We even taught the students the song 'if you're happy and you know it' this week. They were really into the song and sang so loud and excitedly! Being in front of the classroom, sharing my knowledge and different songs with the students definitely brings an overwhelming feeling of joy through me. I can't believe that we only have one week left here. I'm not ready to go!!!! There hasn't been a part of the trip that I haven't loved, and I am so thankful for this experience.
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