Language Classes, Monday, Oct. 17

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

Hello.

I hope you enjoyed the movies on Friday. It's nice to have some diversion before the weekend.

Today, we are resuming our lessons from Wednesday.

Classics Students: You have a quiz on Hebrew today. The quiz consists of 15 vocabulary questions, a passage to translate, and a two-minute conversation with me in Hebrew. Approach me at my desk when you are ready for our conversation to begin.

Languages of Asia:We are continuing our work on Cantonese Chinese. Please review this audiotape and write a brief script using structures from it and your worksheet on Wednesday.

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Re: Classics, 10/17

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Sonia signs in, and looks for a spare seat. She looks less tired than before (http://www.livejournal.com/users/soniabelmont/4686.html), but there are still remnants of dark circles under her eyes. Beethoven is still close behind her, looking as surly as ever.

She does pretty well on the test, but is a bit worried about the conversational portion, and timidly approaches Dream's desk.

Re: Classics, 10/17

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Beethoven follows Sonia into the classroom, and gives Professor Dream a quick bow. He eyes the man's hairstyle approvingly.

Re: Classics, 10/17

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

After nodding to Beethoven, Dream greets Sonia in Ancient Hebrew.

//Hello, Miss Belmont. How are you today?//

Re: Classics, 10/17

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Sonia smiles, though a little nervously, and responds to Dream.

//I'm find, thank you, but a little tired. How are you?//

She may have used an informal greeting when responding to Dream, though she can't remember later.

Re: Classics, 10/17

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

Noticing her nerves, Dream tries to put Sonia at ease.

//I am well.

What did you do this weekend?//

Re: Classics, 10/17

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Sonia relaxes a bit, breathing deep before answering. She's studied, she can do this.

//That is good to hear. This weekend, I worked at Professor Chaucer's store in the town, and showed Mr. Beethoven around the school.//

Re: Classics, 10/17

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

//Is Mr. Beethoven your guardian?//

Re: Classics, 10/17

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

//No; actually, I am looking out for him. Mr. Beethoven was a guest in our Music class, and he didn't want to go home immediately.//

Re: Classics, 10/17

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

//Ah. He is far from home.

A pause, then:

You are too, I believe.//

Re: Classics, 10/17

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

She nods.

//Yes, he is.//

Her next response is quieter, and she ducks her head.

//And so am I.//

Re: Classics, 10/17

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

//I understand that.//

[long pause]

//Do you have any questions for me?//

Re: Classics, 10/17

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

//Not just now, sir. Thank you, sir.//

Re: Classics, 10/17

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

//Thank you.

You may take your seat.

And I hope that you and Beethoven take care of each other.//

Re: Classics, 10/17

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

She smiles and nods.

//Thank you.//