A Chilean Students writes to his Teacher and his Class.
Mayo from Chile wrote to his teacher and the rest of his class (Advanced Level) on his last day at TIS - 15th February 2008.
We think it is a remarkable piece of work and we feel very proud of this student and all the other students in his group.
To my Classmates and Teacher at TIS
Alan (the teacher), when I arrived I thought that the classes would be different. I was expecting them to be very mega intensive learn as much as you can grammar (an extension of my classes in Chile), I was waiting for a teacher who would write all day long and give a lot of homework. What I got was a “one-of-my-kind” teachers who loves jokes, short stories, is concerned about the environment, knows how to use You Tube in an “educational way” and who have everyone of the characteristics to be called Humanist, the most important, to never stop being amused by the human being and everything created by him.
You taught me that languages are not grammar rules and correct spelling, but a sense, a way to view the world. Language is live philosophy. You also told me that my way of understanding English wasn’t wrong at all, because I could feel how to link every sentence but I couldn’t explain why, and that upset me (but not any more)and I’m really grateful for that.
Monica meeting you has been really great. You reminded me that some grown-ups still remember how it is to be a student and have fun in the classroom. Stay like that and don’t mind Alan’s jokes, there is a time and a place for everything.
Gabrielle, it’s a shame that we didn’t talk that much. Looks like we have a lot of things that we can learn from each other. Never be afraid to speak in classes and participate and experiment with language.
Yvette it wasn’t long, but none the less important. You have always given something to the classes, who isn’t afraid of being mistaken, we are all here to learn and you reminded us that. Remember that you mustn’t translate every sentence to your own language, but to understand their meaning in theirs.
Hong Ji, it takes a lot of courage to go abroad to study and even more to decide to re do High School in another country. I think that if you keep like that you’ll achieve great things.
The 4 weeks have been incredible and I know it will be impossible for me to ever forget them. So many people, so many places, the fun we had in the classroom….
I’ll never forget you, and I hope you’ll never forget me.
Mayo Alberto
P.S. I’m sure you’ll be able to correct any mistakes you can find
P.P.S Good luck for the CAE (Cambridge Advanced Certificate)
Mayo – we won’t forget you and your group – you are a credit to your country. Judith and the TIS team
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