Hello all,
I teach Spanish in a British international school and I have a new student, a 12 year old Finnish girl who speaks a little English and no Spanish. She is shy and because she doesn't speak much English, she feels isolated and spends a great deal of time crying. All of her school records indicate an outstanding student, and in Spanish class she should be able to progress in spite of her lack of English.
I'd like to offer her encouragement in her own language. Even if I can't pronounce the words, I can print them on cards and hold one up (I'm thought to be a pretty funny teacher, so I'll do it with a big smile, mime my encouragement--I'll even jump up and down and clap).
I want to bring a smile to her face and help her cope.
I'd love any of the above phrases and any others (good girl! you're fantastic, don't give up, try again, one more time, etc.) you might think would help.
Thanks!
Liz
I teach Spanish in a British international school and I have a new student, a 12 year old Finnish girl who speaks a little English and no Spanish. She is shy and because she doesn't speak much English, she feels isolated and spends a great deal of time crying. All of her school records indicate an outstanding student, and in Spanish class she should be able to progress in spite of her lack of English.
I'd like to offer her encouragement in her own language. Even if I can't pronounce the words, I can print them on cards and hold one up (I'm thought to be a pretty funny teacher, so I'll do it with a big smile, mime my encouragement--I'll even jump up and down and clap).
I want to bring a smile to her face and help her cope.
I'd love any of the above phrases and any others (good girl! you're fantastic, don't give up, try again, one more time, etc.) you might think would help.
Thanks!
Liz