Hello! Today’s post is not going to be very large, and is mostly just to tell you guys about how school as going because, as of 2 weeks ago, I started attending the local village school! Tomorrow, however I will be posting our adventures at “Vat Phu” the ruins of a sacred temple that is a big attraction and special spot in Laos.
Monday, February 4th was the first day that I attended the Lao school in the village. I was quite nervous as I didn’t know what to expect and it was a little weird for a while as I really stood out in the crowd. I was placed in “class 5” of primary school, which would be about “grade 5” back in Canada. So they are mostly 10-year-olds. The reason I was placed in a bit of a younger class was so that I could learn the language a bit better (since kids my age would be doing more advanced lessons).
So far, going to school has been really helping my Lao! I can even write a tiny bit now and am starting to recognize words and sounds – something I hadn’t even attempted before. Currently I sit in the class and take notes with the other kids. All the notes are in Lao, so I don’t really understand much, but I am getting really used to writing Lao! I am also making some new friends even though the kids are a bit younger than me. There is one girl named Bosavanh, who is really nice.
That’s all for now, but another post will be coming out tomorrow! As I am writing this I am on “Don Khone” an island that is part of the “4000 islands” in the Mekong River. My Aunt and Uncle are here too! It is really nice to have a bit of family here in Laos. If you have any more questions about school that I did not answer in this post, feel free to comment them and I will answer.
Hope all of you are well!
*Word of The Day: Hone hien (Pronounced: Hone-He-en), it means school
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Great Taya!
It must be more than a little weird to be in school in another country. I bet your understanding of the language is going to improve a lot. Would you say the curriculum is similar to when you were in grade 5 here? It’s great that you get to be around people closer to your age. Do you get to see students of your age at all?
Oh and the tease of tomorrow’s post about Vat Phu (and the 4000 Islands?)! – you really know how to keep your audience wanting more!
Have fun with your family!
ME
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Congratulations Taya ….. You are making the very best out of a somewhat scary situation AND you are managing nicely AND even meeting a friend nearer your age — I am so happy for you !!! ….. Yes, having some other family there is soo wonderful – I know you are having so much fun xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Yep! It is a bit scary and new, but also a great experience. xoxoxo ❤
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Hi Taya. You are a very adventurous girl….sitting in a class, not understanding much around you, must be exhausting! I loved your pictures of the temple. Tell auntie Nancy and uncle pat to be careful. … they are kind of old you know! 😁😁😁😁 look forward to your next blog. Love you heaps!
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Haha, thank you! Love you!
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