Last night I went to spanish class feeling fine...and perhaps a little excited about going. However, that was not the case as I was heading for the parking lot on my way out!!
My teacher had mentioned earlier this semester that there was going to be an oral exam..she even put it in the syllabus (which is saying a lot compared to my other teachers!). I wasn't so appalled at the idea.... because I assumed I was allowed to read from a paper I would write.
Little did I know....
She decided to unveil all of the gory details that night! Caught off my guard, she said that the oral would be strictly an oral! There is no reading from a paper or even notes...she just wants us to get up in front of the class and ramble on about a subject concerning the spanish culture for 5 minutes!
ME! A gringo! She said she doesn't mind mistakes as long as we are up there for 5 minutes...my question is whether or not she minds a weird awkward silence for 5 minutes. :~)
Hopefully it won't be so bad....seeing as I have a wonderful friend who helps me in my time of need! The saviour for all gringos who dare to delve into the spanish language! And perhaps, once more she will save me from such a terrible predicament (possibly the worst yet!).
Gracias Señora Cuqui! Soy agradecido para su ayuda todos!
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3 comments:
When is it? Can I come?! I've heard your awkward silence before...but never in Spanish! :~)
I'm sure you'll do great; just aim for "foreign". ;~)
Hey, just to add to the drama, you should try speaking Spanish with your Southern/Hebrew accent! It would definitely be memorable.
Maybe I would get extra credit points for sounding like a hebrew latino! :~)
usted será fino. repetición después de mí, "no soy un gringo."
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