Two month is a very short time but I have been through a lots of things. Now I feel more settled and peaceful. What made a difference is that I've got some part-time jobs to do. Teaching Cantoneses, Interpreting and private tutoring a primary kid.
Although the first interpreting assignment was cancelled in the last minute, the agent called me and arranged 2 more assignments to me this afternoon. One is tomorrow afternoon and the next will be on 4 Oct. It seems that there is a huge demand in Cantonese and Mandarin interpreting jobs in this city.
Regarding teaching Cantonese, I am making progress. Below is an extract from an email message I received today,
"I really enjoyed my first class. I was wondering ifthere is class scheduled for Oct. 5 (Thanksgivingweekend)? I am assuming that there is but I justwanted to double check. You have a very relaxed and positive approach and that is very helpful when one is trying to learn a language."
So glad that they like my teaching style and one of them expressed it explicitly.
This Friday I will go to the elementary school again to meet 3 teachers whose classrooms I will enter to be a volunteer. Basically I will station there wholeday twice per week. After class I will be doing individual tutoring to help a slow learner who lives just steps away from the school. The parent talked to the principal and then I was recommended to help. It's a paid job.
I won't be earning a lot but having some petty money to lead a decent life will not a problem.
2 comments:
Great! I always say you are a great teacher.
And Dad has read your unhappy encountering at the Post Office, and the photos in your older posts with great interest. So, although could be tiring, do write more in Chinese, and post more photos of your own too!
Chung
How did you spend your festival? Did you have moon-cake?
Also, Mom still said she would not want to talk to you over the phone. Never mind, she looks great lately - gaining a few pounds and got her hair dyed dark again, so she actually looks younger now.
Will talk more to her to help her understand your dream. You should also pray at your end so that God will open her heart to see what you see. Keep it up!
Chung
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