Another February

Alex Kruz
Alex Kruz
Feb 23, 2017 · 2 min read
  • First of all, this semester I have lots of useful subjects, finally! History of English, Grammar Course, different types of Pedagogy — oh my! One funny thing: every semester I think that it can’t be more difficult and I can’t be more tired than I am, but then it turns out that — …. Nothing is impossible. But the thought, that I am becoming stronger, more educated, more patient and I am growing as a person every day I spend at the university motivates me.
  • I translate from Gothic (!) It rings a bell, actually. I remember my first year of studying in LUNN and my torturing with Latin. Something familiar, but now I know how to deal with it! Frankly, after surviving in the previous semester I am sure that everything can be understood and taught.
  • Incredible as it seems, I started teaching Spanish! And, honestly, a whole new world opened to me. My students are small kids (5–6 years old) and they are so excited to learn Spanish. I try to make not lessons, but classes, based on fairytales and games. It ’s a kind of a new challenge for me, but I am glad I’ve made the first step in teaching. I want to share this cute way of telling about your pet :
  • I watched two Russian films — “Притяжение” and “Любовь.ru”. I had heard many controversial opinions about them. But from my point of view, both movies are worth watching. They are completely different, but these films raise important problems of modern society and show enlightening stories, which are not always have a happy end.
  • Also, everyday motivation:
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