English Class

This week marks the end of the first semester of English Classes and the beginning of summer vacation. It has no doubt been an interesting past few months of learning how to effectively teach my own language to a group of Korean speaking people but I've begun to take up my own style of teaching that fits my personality and strengths so I think this has made for a comfortable and free atmosphere for learning. Since most of my students get intimidated by learning the English language I try to make class times as enjoyable as possible with games, discussions and skits. It's been neat to get into discussions with my students about how Canadian culture is different from Korean culture; they're always interested in hearing personal stories about what my life was like growing up in Canada and how my experience of living in Korea is going. It's always amusing for them to hear of the different things I've eaten since I've been in Korea...Usually the laughter is at my expense but I let them enjoy it :)



Also, since most of my students are from the community and are non-believers, English class has been a great place to build a small community of friendships through study. Like I've said, learning English is no small task for these people and so those who have committed to enduring through this semester have been able to watch each other grow in the language while being able to share in each others lives. I'm so proud of their progress and happy to see friendships and a community being built reminding me once again the craving every one of us have for relationships and a safe accepting community to express ourselves. Two of my students (and their families) are now coming to church as a result of this! I'm so thankful for these English classes and the windows of opportunity I get to share testimonies of God's interventions in my life.

I'm convinced that, as believers, we carry the peace and joy of the Spirit in our lives and that this fruit is contagious!
I would just ask that you stand by me in prayer for these students, that they would taste and see that the Lord IS good through the joy and freedom that comes in a community of faith.

Because his love is better than life - Psalm 63:3