So Many Narcissists

April 5, 2022By Tim SchilstraJokes

Flowers Yesterday I went to the House of Yu Gi Bang. As you can see in the picture, it is famous for daffodils. The scientific name of daffodils is narcissus. The exact origin of the name is unknown. It may have been derived from the Greek word, narke, meaning numb or intoxicated. Narcotic and narcolepsy … Read More

Don’t Know From Adam

April 4, 2022By Tim SchilstraPhrases

I was almost finished my bike ride today. I made it back to my city and was on a small road when a van pulled up beside me. I wasn’t stopped, so it was a little dangerous. An old man shouted, “Have a good day!” I looked over just in case it was someone I … Read More

Tim Hortons

December 31, 2021By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

In this class, we will experience Canadian coffee culture. The most famous coffee shop in Canada is called Tim Hortons. It is actually the third largest coffee chain in the world. In this class, we will practice ordering in English. I have also purchased real Tim Hortons coffee that we can try in class. We … Read More

Put Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes

December 31, 2021By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

In the first class, we will create difficult situations that we have experienced (or are worried about) at school. Then, we will split into groups to try to solve those issues but we will do it in a role play style. Everyone will take on a role (teacher, principal, parent, student) and discuss it from … Read More

Out of Pocket

December 31, 2021By Tim SchilstraPhrases

Batteries Yesterday, I went down to the main office to get some AA batteries. By the way, most people say, “double-A batteries.” In Korea, I often hear A A (ay-ay). Anyways, I am not sure why the AA batteries are so protected at work. We have AAA (triple A) batteries in our teacher’s office. But … Read More

It’s a Small World

December 14, 2021By Tim SchilstraPhrases

I Graduated From There! Today was the first class with a new group of trainees. As I have done many times before, I presented my introduction lesson. I am getting bored of it, so I was considering not using it this time, but I left it in and I am glad that I did. I … Read More

Explain the Map

December 12, 2021By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

We will take a look at maps. We will discuss how they are always wrong, but how they can be a useful tool. We will play a game where each team has to explain what the map means. Explain the Map (ppt)   Explain the Map (answers)  

Errands

December 12, 2021By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

In this lesson we will talk about errands. You will choose some errands that you wish someone would do for you. Later in the lesson, we will learn about good salesmanship and do a role play trying to do errands for each other. Errands   Cards