So the class went really well. I think it is actually easier teaching a class of 35 than just 2 or 3. We spent the whole class just doing introductions. With more students the time passes quickly, so you really have to be organized and aware of the time. I think it will be easier to do activities. The students all speak decent English. It will take me forever to remember all of their names, so next class we are going to do some kind of game to practice names. The problem I see a lot in China is that the style of teaching and learning is very much teacher-oriented. The teacher stands before the class and recites and the students listen. I do not think there is very much interaction. As a result, the students don't really know how to take initiative and don't always understand the concept of games and activities. Since this is supposed to be a speaking & pronunciation class, I am just going to have to get them motivated to talk. It wasn't a problem today, everyone seemed excited.

I have put in my 4 hours for the day so I now I am going to go back to the hotel and rest!!