so long, farewell, au revoir...

ok, so I have no idea how to spell the next words in the song (but I bet you'll be singing it all day! haha). Before I depart on my Sound of Music extravanganza, I wanted to post one more time and tell you how much I'm enjoying my adult English class. They are so much fun! It's really encouraging to know that I'm actually branching out from "Little America" here at the school, and they're responding. I had the largest class to begin with, and I've added 5 more in the last two weeks. We ran out of books and had to resort to photocopies. I guess that means they enjoy it, because they're bringing their neighbors, or sisters, or coworkers. And one of them asked me to tutor him -for pay!- to prepare for his university entrance exam in English.

I also experienced what is becoming a common paradox here -- feeling both proud and frustrated with the Hungarian language. The cleaning ladies speak very little English, but last night I realized I actually had a conversation with one, albeit in two different languages. I can pretty much understand her, and she can pretty much understand me, but neither one of us can reply in the other's language! It's pretty funny, actually. Later she came by to explain the new alarm process, which was interesting, since if I misunderstood her it would be really, really bad :) Anyway, I'm glad I'm recognizing some words and can communicate a little -- but I really wish I could speak it myself!

I love being here, and I feel like it's worthwhile. Thanks for your help and encouragement with that.

Hmmm....time for the bell! new updates after the weekend, hopefully with pics!