The TORTOISE and THE HARE

This week I sent some of you this email. I sent it after having a great class and wanting to share with you a very positive outlook!

Here is the content for those you didn't get this message:

« I really enjoyed hearing your spontaneous comments

near the end of our last class, especially hearing:

« Oh! Now, I understand! »

« Ah! Je viens de comprendre! »

or « OK! Je vois.»

In my experience as a teacher,

it is the best sentence in the world!

I feel good that I can help you learn

and hopeful for your success!

It also confirms my belief in students

and their capacity in learning English.

So ... if ever you feel discouraged,

think of what I just wrote

and KEEP UP your good work. Keep going!  

I believe in you even when you find

it difficult to believe in yourself.

Don't forget that

learning a language is a huge challenge

and that every little bit counts.

Every minute that you invest counts.

In the end (which there won't be), well ... 

all that counts are your personal goals

and how you achieved them.

Sometimes you are too hard on yourselves!

So my advice would be to set goals

that are realistic and attainable!

                       Personalize your learning.

Chose and use

whatever tools suggested best suit YOU

and do not forget to go at your own pace or rhythm.»

REMEMBER the story of

The Tortoise and the Hare

This Aesop fable has been interpreted 

in a variety of ways over the centuries.

My interpretation … you  ask?

Well, the way I see it, it’s all about never stopping, even if you are advancing slowly (that’s when you compare yourself to others… not too good a thing) and at your own pace. You will eventually get there, that is, where YOU want to be.

It’s all about determination

not necessarily about winning the race!

It’s about perseverance!

OR, you could say that if you do something too fast, you don’t necessarily do it well! Again, speed is not always the winner!

There is also what is called THE LAW of THE HANDICAP.

Personally and from what I have see over these years of teaching, you have a better chance at starting anew and not carrying with you mistakes that were never corrected. 

Yay! For all you beginners.

Click on the title above for a SURPRISE !!!
For the complete story:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5TtWX4yz6I

"Never think about giving up on a goal because even when walking slowly,

you can go so far."

THE END!

SUZANNE, your cheerleader