Thursday, May 14, 2009

An Expression of Love

Tomorrow is Teacher's Day in Korea and I believe that it was the inspiration for the note I received from a student today. I have transcribed it in all its glory.
It was addressed To: Flora  From: Tiffany

Hello Tiffany
I'm Flora. Now adays very hot. So a cold heed and
I study instruct thank you very much
My you teache 'min' say very sorry!
I'm English study is fun. Teacher I love

I love how she declares who she is at the beginning and feels the need to make casual conversation about the weather. (By 'min' she means "mean."My students like to tell me this, in Korean of course, whenever I tell them no.) I'm not exactly sure how a "cold heed" will help me survive the sweltering heat, but, hey, its the thought that counts. I guess could wear some kind of iced hat or regularly take dips in the city fountains. Yet another adorable but slightly garbled letter from a student! One of my favorite parts of being a teacher.