Mi clase de ingles (septiembre 2007)

Here is a photo of the English class I taught during the month of September at SECAP Colon. The class was an overview of what will be covered in a full semester and was offered for only $1. This class was especially fun to teach and a great mix of people, young and old, in all walks of life. It was a great first impression of what teaching will be like here this year.

Qué Chevere!

This is the first entry of many that will hopefully be a fairly accurate account of all the going-ons of my time in Quito, Ecuador, which began just a month ago.

Thus far, I have visited Papallacta (the hot springs), the Guayasamin Art Museum, the churches of Old Town, the TeleferiQo (sky tram) and explored the artisan markets surrounding the Mariscal and Parque Elijido.

I begin teaching English in a week or so: Monday, October 8th. I will be teaching a morning and evening class of Basic English which will be both difficult and rewarding. My students will come from all different walks of life and the school that I teach at is partially subsidized by the Ecuadorian government, and offers classes for a cheap rate. There are three other volunteers at my school as well and nine total that are staying in Quito. Overall, there are 37 volunteer teachers throughout Ecuador, which I´m sure I will go visit as time continues on.

My host family is great and I enjoy spending time with the two little boys: David (4) & Cesare (almost 2). They are always a source of entertainment and allow for more lighthearted conversations in Spanish with the family.

More later... including fotos!

:) Ashley