{"id":4660,"date":"2017-03-08T00:44:22","date_gmt":"2017-03-08T00:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/?p=4660"},"modified":"2017-03-08T05:23:43","modified_gmt":"2017-03-08T05:23:43","slug":"english-teaching-at-mcf-gets-underway-for-another-semester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/zh\/english-teaching-at-mcf-gets-underway-for-another-semester\/","title":{"rendered":"English teaching at MCF gets underway for another semester"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--:en-->On a sunny winters morning, MCF\u2019s volunteer teachers were up bright and early to make it to the first English teaching Saturday session at MCF for the semester. Whether they were new faces or familiar faces, all teachers soon got into the groove with their students, who were eager to learn as always.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image5.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Children learning\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image5.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>During the session, the student\u2019s enthusiasm for learning and their progress built on from the previous semester was lovely to see.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Studying together\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The hour and a half session saw the 6 different teachers and their teaching assistants in the classrooms going through revision of last semester\u2019s classroom vocabulary, some work on pronunciation, and then a fun take on the game \u2018Chinese whispers\u2019 to bring the session to a close! Upon discussion, no one was really sure as to why the game is called that!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Teacher and students\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image3.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A briefing and de-brief of the lesson was held by Lorna &#8211; MCF Curriculum and Volunteer coordinator extraordinaire, who made sure that the first session of the semester ran smoothly. Better yet, all were able to bask in the glory of the recently top to bottom cleaned store-room \u2013 which underwent a dramatic clean the week prior with thanks to Lorna, teacher and coordinator Paula, and new intern Stephanie, who brought a gang of classmates \u2013 who really helped get the room de-cluttered and spick and span in no time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image4-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image4-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Gathering\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image4-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image4-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image4-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So, with things off to a great start, here\u2019s to a happy English learning and teaching experience for our students and teachers at MCF this semester!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Students and teachers\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>by Maddy King<!--:--><!--:zh-->On a sunny winters morning, MCF\u2019s volunteer teachers were up bright and early to make it to the first English teaching Saturday session at MingXing school for the semester. Whether they were new faces or familiar faces, all teachers soon got into the groove with their students, who were eager to learn as always.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image5.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Children learning\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image5.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>During the session, the student\u2019s enthusiasm for learning and their progress built on from the previous semester was lovely to see.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Studying together\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The hour and a half session saw the 6 different teachers and their teaching assistants in the classrooms going through revision of last semester\u2019s classroom vocabulary, some work on pronunciation, and then a fun take on the game \u2018Chinese whispers\u2019 to bring the session to a close! Upon discussion, no one was really sure as to why the game is called that!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Teacher and students\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image3.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A briefing and de-brief of the lesson was held by Lorna &#8211; MCF Curriculum and Volunteer coordinator extraordinaire, who made sure that the first session of the semester ran smoothly. Better yet, all were able to bask in the glory of the recently top to bottom cleaned store-room \u2013 which underwent a dramatic clean the week prior with thanks to Lorna, teacher and coordinator Paula, and new intern Stephanie, who brought a gang of classmates \u2013 who really helped get the room de-cluttered and spick and span in no time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image4-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image4-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Gathering\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image4-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image4-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image4-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So, with things off to a great start, here\u2019s to a happy English learning and teaching experience for our students and teachers at MingXing School this semester!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Students and teachers\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.mcfchina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/image1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>by Maddy King<!--:--><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On a sunny winters morning, MCF\u2019s volunteer teachers were up bright and early to make it to the first English teaching Saturday session at MCF for the semester. Whether they were new faces or familiar faces, all teachers soon got into the groove with their students, who were eager to learn as always. 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