Time is flying by!

Next week we're starting May/08 and I find it hard to believe. Over here in Brazil it's mid semester and winter is coming only in June. The days are beautiful and students are dedicated at the moment.

I wonder if this dedication changes around the globe according to local holidays, seasons or celebrations. Next week, for instance, we'll have a big holiday on May 1st which will become a 4 day weekend. Guess what happens? All students start the "I'm on holidays" feeling even before, starting Monday (tomorrow). So I have, as a teacher, to swim against the mainstream and pump them up, trying to motivate us (them and myself) to focus and study - at least - until the holiday itself.

Does this happen with everybody else? I'd love to hear from you...

 Have a great week,

Ivy

 I'm back, still hoping for some comment to pop in.

Today I am sick and had to cancel a couple of classes. Doesn't it feel terrible when this happens?

How do you all deal with this kind of thing?

 I am keeping positive thoughts for tomorrow, though, I wanna rock those students out!

 Cheers,

Ivy

Hello fellow teachers!

This is my first post, but it thrills me to think of doing this on a regular basis.

Today... I'm exhausted. Many students cancelled their classes and my schedule got all messed up. This is a disadvantage of being a private teacher that goes "in company" to teach. Does anybody else do this kind of teaching?

You know, I absolutely love teaching English. However, I often think teaching is the kind of activity that really makes one tired. To effectively accomplish the teaching, one has to be 100% present in that moment. Is it only me or other teachers feel the same?

Ok, enough questions for a first post. Send your comments in!

Hugs,

Ivy

(Brazil, Sao Paulo)