Through the Eyes of a Wombat

If students want to talk with a native speaker in English, thats fine. Thats part of what I'm paid to do.

But if all they want to do is sit and listen dumbly while a native speaker talks to them in English, their needs are better served by watching a movie. Theres plenty of American movies available at any video shop here - take it home, get comfy, turn off the subtitles, and then listen to people talk in English. Put the English subtitles on, and wow - they can read it too.

But dont make the native speaker turn up for 'English Club', and sit like a sack of potatoes without a word.

Thats a waste of their time and mine.

On the positive side, its now the weekend! Had the postie come to my door while I was cooking dinner - bonus. Tomorrow I'll be doing some interior decorating... (my table arrives).