Students` Postcards

Oct

When students tell me they are going travelling, I ask them to write a postcard in English & send it to us at school. They often seem nervous about doing it, but I think it`s a good chance to use English in a new way, & a fun challenge. When the student comes back to Teragoya, I say "We got your postcard - great! Thanks!" & they look happy & satisfied. I hope it makes them feel more confident about using English.

We usually display the postcards in the lobby for a while. Recently I noticed kids asking staff "What`s this? A postcard? From who? A student? In English? Wow! Cool!" They really seem impressed that a Japanese person wrote a postcard in English. I hope it motivates them to study & use English themselves.

If you travel overseas, please send a postcard - in English - to your school. I`ll be happy! You`ll feel satisfied! Kids will be impressed!

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Commented by Mitsue
Posted at 2013-10-14 20:44

Hi Otto！！ 
Thank you for introducing my postcard:) 
 Yor idea was great. If I go traveling the foreign contries,I'll try again!

Commented by Teragoya Otto
Posted at 2013-10-20 14:28

Thanks - we were pleased to get your postcard. I hope you enjoyed writing & sending it!

Commented by YUKI
Posted at 2013-10-17 22:39

Hello,Otto!! 
I'm a student of friday class. 
I can see Mitsue's postcard. 
If I travel overseas...I'll send you a postcard!! 
 
and if my text is wrong... 
Can you teach me about it next class? 
see you!!

Commented by Teragoya Otto
Posted at 2013-10-20 14:26

Yes, please send a postcard to us at school - thanks! If you want I can teach you about any mistakes you make, but your English is so good, maybe it will be perfect!