english market (february)

our school has a market day every few months where the kids can buy stationary, books (comics mainly), food, toys and miscellaneous tidbits. here's a few photos from the February one which i've been meaning to post (pics are a little grainy and i'm a little disappointed, so i'll be looking at my camera to figure out what is the dilly up, yo).

funny how the goods we pedalled suited ourselves: above is the lovely Jeanine running away from her stationary table. below is Debbie and Brian on miscellaneous duty. (meanwhile i was selling comic books and Andy was 'stuck' in the food room).


Haji (yellow and white top) shows us how to get through the gauntlet we must run at the end of each class. it's not all that intimidating when you realise the kids can't punch, kick, bite or scratch above your shoulder and i'm usually moving too fast for them to place any incendiary devices on my person. jokes aside, i get hit more than any other teacher.

of course, Cathy volunteered me to do a short speaking exercise with all the students on market day in the midst of this gauntlet. i was reading instructions to say 'how much?', 'how about a discount?' and getting pinched, kicked and tripped around the corridor throughout. i love the attention though!

Joey and Sandy browsing in our comic book shop. Cindy on the right bought up a storm. Cindy's a cutie pie that runs up to me in class to scratch my arms repetitively. she does so with a huge smile so i can't help but scream in pain (i'm not faking) and smile (sometimes faking this bit).

the fad in Korea is pictorial novels, lengthy comics, which we sold a bundle of. i got a couple myself, just need someone to translate cos the pics aren't enough.

the kids had heapsa fun and the day went off!