I have no photos for my blog today because my phone won't turn on. I'm afraid it might be dead? It's only 8 months old- brand new when I arrived in China. Nokia Lumina 800 series - love that phone! Crap. It is my lifeline and my safety device. And my toy ………...
Learned four swear words from students. What a riot in the classroom.
Wo Cao ( the equivalent to F#$#@) - I knew this one - but did not know how to pronounce it. Now I know.
When I wrote it on the board in pin yin, the students howled. These were my Senior 1s so they are old enough to discuss this.
Sha Gua ( stupid)
Ben Dan (stupid)
Wang ba dan (turtle egg)
They told me if I use these words with strangers, I should be peppered to have a weapon - or run really fast - lol!
In return, I explained the swear words in French and their cultural context. They practice and were quite grateful. Three of these students are in the "three-language" stream and are learning French. Can't wait to hear the outcome in their French class!
I have mosquitos in my room. I cannot see them or hear them, but the welts they leave after biting me are unbelievable! The six I had on my arms and hands finally healed over the weekend when I was in the Salvo Hotel. I just woke up with four more……………..sigh………..not an auspicious day.
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