We started early - 8am, for our 2 hour grammar lessons. Went through Spanish alphabet - letters, sounds and words. Then on to questions - how to ask who, what, where, when and why type questions. And of course we had to come up with responses in Spanish. I think we managed to keep up OK.
Then we headed out for our communication practice lessons - Lex and I each have separate teachers. For these sessions we go out into the community - but need to converse in Spanish and practice the work from the grammar lesson, so lots of questions!!! Both ways - were were asked and expected to ask. Having only been here 6 days, and still adjusting to the altitude, walking is an effort, particularly if there's any incline. But, walking AND talking at the same time .... had me gasping for breath at times. But our teachers were very considerate.
In all we walked and talked for 2 hours - and ended up at our front gate!! Think we'll take a taxi tomorrow morning!!! Only 3 soles.
Tomorrow we're in for a double treat - after our grammar lesson, we're headed for San Pedro market. Been there before but not with a guide to try to help us understand. Teachers don't have a lot of English, so will be an interesting experience. And secondly, we have a cooking lesson tomorrow night back at the school, along with other students. I think 'lomo saltado' is on the menu.
We're doing our language through Fairplay http://www.fairplay-peru.org/en/Volunteers/Spanish_Courses/
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