I knew it would be impossible to avoid endless comments about the football. I understand people are upset, but does the entire day have to be taken up with comments about it? I really couldn't wait to get out of the German course today, purely to avoid more mundane chatter about how crap England are. Anyway, I certainly don't plan on spending any more time dwelling on it here.
I was trying to figure out today why I get so easily frustated in class when people don't grasp simple concepts. It certainly isn't a trait that bodes well for my future profession. I don't consider myself an impatient person, but some people's response times really grate on me. Maybe it won't be like that when I am teaching. I suppose I feel like the people in my class are my peers, hence surely they should be on a similar level to me, but some of them still feel weeks behind. The next couple of weeks in Germany will hopefully bring everyone up to speed.
Today has also made me aware of my enduring fear of speaking French. A French friend has some friends visiting. The perfect opportunity for me to put my French to good use. But everytime I open my mouth I freeze. My understanding is as strong as ever, but my confidence is still rock bottom. I have such high expectations of myself, and I suppose I assume other people expect my French to be of a decent level, given that I have done a degree in the subject. All these assumptions and expectations only lead to me becoming more insecure in my inabilities. I need to find a way to work on it before I lose the will.
Shower time now before a Japanese feast. Excellent end to the day.
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