For this post, I thought it might be fun to quote some cute/funny/awkard/rofl things that students say. Of course, our students are adults and are trying really hard to learn. But, if we can't laugh from time to time, then how can I even begin to feel good about my atrocious Japanese?
Me: "What are some kinds of music that you can think of."
Student: "Japanese pop, techno, rock, hip-hop"
Me: "Great. That's a good list. What about music where there are no singers and many instruments?"
Student: "Classical?"
Me: "Yes, good. And, can you think of one where there is a fat lady who sings very high notes?"
Student: "Gospel."
Me: "I was looking for Opera, but yes."
Me: "So, you like American dramas, do you?"
Student: "Yes. I like Supernatural."
Me: "Really? That one is too scary for me. Have you seen the Simpsons. I think it's popular in Japan, right?"
Student: "Yes, the fun one with yellow people."
Me: "Imagine that you and I are at a party. You are the host, and I am a guest. I would like you to ask me if I need anything using our target vocabulary, ok?"
Student: "Yes, ok."
"How are you?"
Me: "Fine thanks, what a great party!"
Student: "Would you care for ....ah...... would you like.... ah..... we're at a party?"
My apologies if it's not funny in text. But, trust me, in person it's priceless. I hope to have many more moments like these. In a post to come in the future, we'll probably go over crazy Japanese-English advertisements. They can be laugh out loud funny. :)
