outback to jungle

Musings on experiences of volunteering in Papua New Guinea with some gratuitous domestic social and public comment

Thursday, October 12, 2006

I find it difficult to learn

Tok Pisin. But I am teaching English to students for whom English is a third language after Tok Ples and Tok Pisin. That they are able to write, think and communicate in a third language is a reason for amazement. They they do it with such ability and understanding and sophistication leaves me feeling embarrassed at my humble language skills.
It is assessment time and to witness the brain power in the essays and the ability to think on the spot and to demonstate understanding of concepts and a sophisticated range of vocabulary and ideas should convince anyone that there is a very capable educated youth resource in this country. It puts to shame the fact my own country has to offer people a second chance.

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