Monday, April 17, 2006

Je veux apprendre le français

I've been feeling rather restless recently. And although this isn't quite the cause, it makes me more eager to get my hands on the French books my family is sending me. I can't believe myself how fast I found a French tutor! But the person came into my mind immediately when I decided to relearn French. Babou is a French ALT in the JET programme. Although we've never been introduced formally, I saw him briefly during the Saitama JET orientation. And I've heard April talk about him a few times as they both teach at the same school. He seems like a funny guy because the stories of him from April are pretty hilarious. I got his contact from April and he's willing to teach me French.

I totally expected him to charge me when I asked about the fee, but very kindly he isn't! If things go according to plan, I would be having lessons once a week. And I can't wait! But I have to....because the books aren't here yet. I remember feeling in awe of the ambience whenever I stepped into Alliance Français at Newton for my French classes six years ago. And not to forgot my very charming teacher, Pascal. I was completely raptured by his accent.

Perhaps after learning for some time, I may pick up the courage to talk to "French Charming", a nickname that April & I gave to another French ALT who looks very charming indeed. :0

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