Thursday nights I teach an adult ESL (English as a Second Language) class at the local library.  It’s a lively bunch with quite a few characters– a Cambodian Buddhist monk in his bright orange robe, a quiet but studious older couple from Vietnam, a cheeky Mexican fellow… I usually have 15-20 students in class (most are regulars) and it’s always fun.

Tonight we practiced “shopping.”  Seven students set up shops- auto parts, bookstore, grocery store, health and beauty, toy store, etc. and the rest were shoppers.  It was amazing to see how creative they got- bargaining with each other, making signs for “50% off everything!” and calling out familiar phrases like “Everything must go!”  It was great- made my night! :)