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Home Study
Now is the holiday break between school session in Nepal, a time when children and teachers have two to three weeks free to play, travel, and enjoy the spring weather. For us here at Joining Hands Nepal, while we allow the children to enjoy their free time, we also want to instill a good work ethic and a strong focus on learning English. Accordingly, last night we began a family English class after dinner to accustom the children to speaking English not only in school or with foreign guests, but also with each other. We will make a habit of setting aside a certain period time each day where everyone in the house should speak English rather than Nepali, whether there is a volunteer staying in the house or not. These family study sessions will solidify the practice of speaking English in to the children so it becomes second nature, and it will serve the additional function of bringing the whole Joining Hands family closer together with a common goal. Last night we began by practicing the days of the week and the months of the year through a question and answer format. It was a little awkward and difficult for the children at first, but by the end a new tradition had been started, and each day will bring more ease and comfort in the practice.
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