Last week with the classmates

We had a surprise test in class last Friday.  There were some comprehension questions to answer, a mock-form to fill and we had to write a message and a letter - all without using Google translate or other dictionaries.

The teacher told us after the test that our lessons would be different starting from next year.  After looking at our results, she would plan an individualised curriculum for each of us depending on our abilities.  That means from next year, we all would have different sets of work to do in class.  There would also be two other teachers to be in the class.  They are fluent in Arabic and Romanian.  That way, the Arabic and Eastern Europeans students would get help too.  We were also given a new schedule for next year.  It didn't look as fun.  There's morning class on Mondays and afternoon class on Fridays.

Today, when I got to class, I got another piece of news.  I have been bumped up to a different class next year.  Based on the results of the test, five of us would be joining another group.  Basically we are going to make way for ten new students who would join our existing class next year.  The group that I would be in is going to be taught at a faster rate.  Also, there would be another teacher to teach us in conjunction with the one who is currently teaching us. But the best part is that I have a new schedule that's looking better.  I have afternoon classes on Mondays and morning classes on Fridays.  Longer weekends, yay!

But the sad part is that I would be in a different class from my friends.  Only one of them will be joining me, so that's not too bad.  I have become quite fond of my classmates.  They are always sharing food with me and they look out for me.  We also enjoy chatting with each, especially about having to adjust to the life here.  It's nice to know that other people understand what you are also going through.  That's not to say that the new class I'll be in won't be as understanding, but I don't know if I would be able to fit in as easily as I have with this class.

I won't think about it yet.  After Thursday, we will be having a short Christmas break.  Classes will resume on 7 January so I'll have a lot of time to relax.  Or study.  If this new class I'll be joining is more advanced, I need a lot more practice.  I don't want to lag behind everyone else.  Time for me to buck up and get more serious about my studies.