How many of you remember all those grammar lessons you had in grade school?? Seriously...who can possibly remember the rules as to why/how we say what we say? We just do it automatically, right?! Well, imagine learning all those rules IN Romanian...when you don’t even speak the language yet! Yes, this is my new life! Four hours of language lessons every day! It’s been fun, but challenging and it’s only day two!
My days are pretty set in stone now that training has begun!
- Get up at 7am
- Leave house by 8am and walk to school (about 35 minutes)
- Language class from 9am-1pm
- Lunch from 1pm-2pm
- Sessions from 2pm-5pm: Economy, Government/Politics, Practicum, Diversity, Society/Culture, Teaching English as Foreign Language, etc.
- Walk home (arrive around 6ish)
- Dinner at 7pm
- Chit-chat with family after dinner
- Homework from 8pm until done
- Bed at 10ish or later
I don't think this schedule will change much, although the afternoons will be in classrooms once our practicum's begin. It's pretty tiring, to say the least!
We have 10 weeks to master the language at an Intermediate-Low level and we’ll have to take a verbal test to prove this. During this time we are also getting training on what we will actually be doing. We will get our site placements in week 6 so that is pretty exciting! Then, after we have passed the training, we will be sworn in by the American Ambassador in his home...it's supposedly quite a to-do! Then, we will be official Peace Corps Volunteers and the fun begins!
Noapte Buna! (Good night!)
Good to finally hear from you! Although, I was hoping to hear more about the people - PC volunteers, host family - and your house, food, weather, etc. Maybe next time. It sounds like you're really busy. It makes me stressed just thinking about that language training! What a great opportunity though. Keep your nose to the grindstone, and keep blogging. We really miss you!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're not so much rambling anymore and have settled. Any photos of your new digs?
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear how terrible your travel was, but sounds like things are falling into a routine. Can't wait to see some pictures.
ReplyDelete'master' at an 'intermediate to low' level? kinda made me chuckle. but, hey... what do i know?... i took spanish 4 times thru-out high school and college and can STILL only say the sorts of things that are likely to offend someone. go figure. you'll nail it, i have no doubt. thanks for the update.
ReplyDeleteI know you will be fine, just hang in....Lynda
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