Well I did it again. I managed to make new friends...this time with children! I talk to an Egyptian guy every morning on the AUC shuttle (which is good for my Arabic practice) and after several months he convinced me to visit his family and help his children with their English. I was hesitant at first because I didnt know the man, and what if he didnt have a family? Luckily his wife called me and invited me and they also live near me. I was also nervous because I dont know how to teach English and I didnt want to become one of "those foreigners" who stay and tutor English for several years.
So one night I went and had a great time. I met the family for tea, met all the kids in the street and even got to play a little soccer. And yes I pulled an "Amy" and tripped on the un-even street as I was trying to shoot a penalty kick! oh well. The kids still like me and they walk me home every time I visit them. It is also fun teaching the alphabet! However there is one sad thing, I forgot how to explain English grammar!! In order to help me out, one of the fathers is going to bring me his grammar book. oh dear. But it is good practice for me because I have to explain everything in Arabic and children generally have problems understanding different accents and when I make small mistakes.
Hopefully I will have more funny stories and pictures...but right now I'm happy because it is another part of Egyptian society that I am a part of ;)
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