My Friend Want to Talk to You

Sometimes, my students choose to not participate in their lesson. This can happen in the form of cancelling the lesson, simply not picking up the phone, or in very rare cases, giving the phone to someone else in the room. The last time I wrote about that last scenario was in the post A Marriage Proposal, where I unknowingly taught a lesson with my student's friend.... and then he apparently fell in love with me.

Today, my student had been drinking and asked if his friend could say hello.

Me: You want me to talk to your friend?
Student: Yes. He is right here and wants to talk to you.
Me: .... Okay. I guess I can say hello for just a second.
Student: Great! Talk to you later!

(phone is handed off)

Me: Hello?
Friend: Hi. I am very embarassed.
Me: You're embarassed?
Friend: Yes. So embarassed.
Me: Why are you embarassed?
Friend: Well, because now we are drinking. My friend and I are having the traditional Korean drink.
Me: Oh, really?
Friend: Yes. And so I am embarrassed.
Me: I see. So, you're embarrassed because you've been drinking or you're embarrassed to be talking to me?
Friend: Well..... I'm embarrassed because in this situation, we are drinking alcohol so my friend give the phone to me. 
Me: Ah. I see. Well, he said you wanted to talk to me. Is that true?
Friend: Yes. I want to practice my English with you. We work for same company, so it's okay.
Me: Haha. Okay. That's fine. Well, your English is pretty good. So, you really should be proud of your language skills.
Friend: Thank you.
Me: So, how do you know my student?
Friend: Well, we started as freshmen at the company. Now we are close. He is my best coworker at work.
Me: You mean your best friend?
Friend: Yes. He is my best friend.
Me: That's awesome that you are so close. So, do you guys go out a lot?

Friend: Yes. Of course. We go out many times every week.
Me: Oh, cool! What kind of things do you do together, other than go to the pub?
Friend: Well..... I don't know if I should tell you.
Me: Okay. That's fine. We can talk about something else.
Friend: Okay. Well, I decided I will tell you.
Me: Haha. Okay. What do you do together? Is it a secret?
Friend: Yes. Well, kind of. It's not a secret. It is illegal. So, I don't want to make trouble for my friend with you.
Me: Oh. Well, you don't have to worry about that. I just talk with your friend and help him with English. I don't communicate with your company about our lessons.
Friend: That's nice. Okay. So, I will tell you now. Even though it's illegal in Korea, we somedays smoke together.
Me: You smoke together? How is that illegal? Many of my students smoke and haven't mentioned it being illegal.
Friend: It is not the tobacco. It's the other.
Me: The other? .......Oh...... Are you talking about marijuana?
Friend: ..... yes. Haha! The marijuana. We somedays have this.
Me: Ah.... I see. Well, I won't judge you at all. Did you know that a few states in the U.S. have made marijuana legal?
Friend: Really?!?!? Ah... maybe I need to move to there.
Me: Maybe. But, I don't know if they would make you a citizen just so you can smoke marijuana.
Friend: Oh! So true. You are very correct, teacher.
Me: Yeah, I think you need to just think it through before you decide to come here. Haha.
Friend. Okay. I can do that. Teacher? I need to go. Thank you for enjoying a talk with me.
Me: No problem. I'm glad I could help you practice your English! Can you hand the phone back to you friend?
Friend: Well, he hand me the phone and then he leave. I think he doesn't want a lesson today. Bye-bye!

Apparently, my student decided that he didn't want to talk to me at all and had given the phone to his friend and walked away. Too bad for him that our student evaluations are being turned in tonight. Haha!

Today I Want to Talk About Love

Yesterday, a student asked me to marry him so he could have a green card. I politely declined. Today,
another student requested that we set aside the topic of financial debt and discuss love.

Me: Were you able to read the article for today's lesson?
Student: No. I didn't want to read it. Today, I want to talk about love.
Me: You want to talk about love?
Student: Yes. Love. I want to know your first love. Who was he? Tell me all of it.
Me: Well.... let me think. I'm getting older, so my memory is not always quick...... Okay. I can remember my first love.
Student: Okay. Who was he?
Me: Well, I was 10. He was a new kid at school and I thought he was cute. So, I decided that I must be in love with him.
Student: Ah!!! That's great!!! What happened??? Did you marry him???!??
Me: Haha! No way. I was 10. Besides, he decided to date other girls. I think he eventually married someone. But, I am not sure. I didn't really stay connected with him.
Student: (Makes a sad, sorrowful sound) That's so terrible! So you cried? Did you feel like dying?
Me: Not really. I was young. I recovered very quickly. I never stay down for long.
Student: That's good. So, did you find another boy? Did you have a rebound man?
Me: Haha. No, I didn't. I just tried to survive Middle School and High School.
Student: Oh, okay. Well, I'm glad you survived.
Me: Me too.
Student: Well, you know teacher.... You're single.
Me: ...........yes, you are right.
Student: So, maybe you never recovered from that boy that broke your heart.
Me: Well, I think I'm doing okay with the heart break. It's been almost 22 years. So, I think I've had a lot of time to recover. I've dated other guys in my adult life. I'm just single now.
Student: Oh! I did not know that! So, what happened with them? Were they bad men?
Me: Not all of them. Haha! Some of them were good guys. Sometimes, things just don't work out. That's part of the dating, I guess.
Student: Well, teacher, I think maybe they were not as good as you. Maybe you need better men for marriage.
Me: That is very kind of you to say. I think that there isn't necessarily anything wrong with the guys that I dated. I think that I am just looking for a particular thing, though. So, right now in life, I am just trying to be patient. Remember when we talked about "there are other fish in the sea?"
Student: Yes! The fish means men. So, there are other men in the ocean?
Me: Well, not in the ocean, but out "there," like there are other men or women in the world, so we don't need to be upset about just one person.
Student: Oh yes! I remember that. You know teacher, I want to know why you are single. Why not go get a man for marriage?
Me: Ha! Well, it's not that simple. It takes time for a relationship. And, I really don't have time to be concerned with anything like that right now.
Student: Oh really? What are you doing with your time?
Me: Well, I work two jobs and am really involved in my church. I think I'm at church seven days a week for one thing or another.
Student: Really? I remember you are a Christian. God must be so happy at you. Maybe He will give you a husband then.
Me: LOL! You know, if it worked like that, then that would be great, wouldn't it?
Student: Yeah.... OH! TEACHER!!!! I have an idea! You will like this.
Me: Okay. Haha. What's your idea.
Student: I think you should find a boyfriend at church. What do you think about that?

Me: Well, I think you have a great point. I just----
Student: TEACHER!!!! SOMETHING HAPPENED!!! I NEED TO GO! NOW! BYE BYE!!! (click)


And that was that.

I love the intensity that my students have when we discuss my dating history and lack of current relationship. Haha! If I do end up getting married, I almost feel obligated to invite them since they are such cheerleaders and give such enthusiastic advice. LOL.

You Need a Valentine's Day!

Student: Oh, Happy Valentine's Day, Teacher!

Me: Thank you so much! Will you celebrate the holiday tonight?
Student: Oh yes! I have many plans tonight. Big plans.
Me: Oh really? With a girlfriend?
Student: Well, after tonight, she will be my girlfriend.
Me: Oh really? What will you do to win her heart?
Student: ....... I can't say that. Don't ask me that.
Me: .........oh.......... well, what present did you buy for her?
Student: I didn't buy a present. I bought nothing for her.
Me: Really? Not anything?
Student: No. She bought for me. In Korea, women buy men gifts. Is it same in America?
Me: It's different in America. Here, the men need to make sure they get the women a gift. It doesn't have to be anything big. A card. Candy. A nice dinner. Some men buy their women expensive jewelry or take them on vacation. But, that is not realistic for everyone.
Student: Oh, wow! That is so different! So crazy! What about you?
Me: Me? What do you mean?
Student: Well, what will you do tonight? With your boyfriend?
Me: Oh. Well, I am single. I think I mentioned that before. So, I have no plans. Sometimes people that are single get together and celebrate their freedom. Haha! But, I will probably go to bed early tonight. It's been a long week and I'm tired.
Student: Ah! Teacher! You need to have plans! Quick! Find a boyfriend! You need to hurry! There is not much time!
Me: (laughing) Well, right now in life I'm not so concerned with making sure I have a romantic Valentine's Day. There is time for that in the future.
Student: I hope you have a fantastic day next year.
Me: Next year? Well, maybe...
Student: Not maybe!!! DO it! You need a fantastic Valentine's Day. Next Year. Make sure.
Me: I will do my best. How does that sound?
Student: Good. It sound good.

It's hilarious that my students are more concerned with my love life than I am. Ha!

My Boss is Dangerous

Today's topic: Things that are "dangerous"

Me: Today we will discuss things that are dangerous.
Student: Okay. I like this topic.
Me: Oh, good! I'm happy you like it. So, can you name some things that you think are dangerous?
Student: Yes. I think life is dangerous.
Me: Life is dangerous? Why do you think that life is dangerous?
Student: You know.... because anything can happen.
Me: That is true. There are dangerous things in life sometimes. What about life do you consider dangerous?
Student: Well, you know... I think that worrying is dangerous.
Me: Worrying? Why do you think worrying is dangerous?
Student: Well, you can worry a lot and it will kill your life. And if you are killed, that is dangerous.
Me: .......  Yes, you're right. It is dangerous to be killed.
Student: Yes. Because if you are killed, then that means that you are not alive anymore.
Me: Right...... So, can you think of any other things that are dangerous?
Student: My boss.
Me: Your boss?
Student: (Laughs nervously) Yes. My boss is very dangerous.
Me: Uh oh. Really? How is he dangerous? Do I want to know?
Student: I should not tell you. But, he is dangerous.
Me: Okay. Well, that's good to know. Have you ever talked to him about feeling like he's dangerous?
Student: Yes. One time. That time, I walk up to him and say, "Excuse me, sir. I think you are very dangerous man." Then.... I RUN. I RUN A FAST AS I CAN.
Me: ....
Student: It happened. I ran.
Me: You told your boss you thought he was dangerous, and then ran away from him?
Student: Yes.
Me: When did that happen? Do you still have your job?
Student: Today. It happened this afternoon.
Me: I see..... Did he fire you?
Student: I don't know. I tell you I ran. I will find out tomorrow.

Either this student doesn't understand the meaning of "dangerous," or he possibly may be looking for another job.

My Mom is Creepy

Apparently, I can't hear today....

Me: Can you describe your father?
Student: He's tall and funny. And he is also very nice.
Me: Okay, good! Now, can you describe your mother?
Student: Well, she is a housewife. And nice to me.
Me: I'm glad she's nice to you. Anything else to describe your mother?
Student: Yes. She is also very creepy.
Me: She's creepy?
Student: Yes. She is a creepy woman.
Me: Oh... um..... why do you think she is creepy?
Student: When I look at her, she looks creepy.
Me: (not sure what to say) Oh. Okay. So.... does your father think she's creepy too?
Student: Oh, yes! When he meet her when they were young, he think she is sooooo creepy!
Me: Oh. Interesting. So, he married her, even though he thought she was creepy?
Student: Yes! He marry her BECAUSE she is so creepy.

(At this point I realized that I was missing something)

Me: Wongyu, can you please spell creepy for me? I think I am misunderstanding you.
Student: Yes. It's creepy. Spelled P-R-E-T-T-Y. Creepy.
Me: (lauging) Oh, you need to pronounce that PRETTY. Otherwise, it means something completely different.
Student: Oh, okay. My mother is PRETTY.

So, yeah. I'm glad we clarified that.

A Marriage Proposal

I was excited to see that a student I taught three months ago was added back to my schedule. We spent time during our lesson catching up and deciding a game-plan for goals.

Student: You know, the last time I talked to you I was in a pub.
Me: Oh really? A lot of my students have their lessons while they are out with coworkers or friends.
Student: Really? That must be very funny.
Me: Oh, it is. Some of them are very drunk. Their English is actually better when they've had a few beers.
Student: HAHA!! That's a good idea! You know.... the last lesson we had, I tricked you. I'm sorry.
Me: You did? How did you trick me?
Student: Well, I had many beers and didn't want to take the lesson. So, I gave the phone to my friend.
Me: That's hilarious! What did you friend say? I don't remember this happening.
Student: Well, he told you his English name and that he was drunk. He only talked to you for a few moments and then he wanted to drink more.
Me: That's funny! I'm sad that I don't remember .
Student: Yeah. But, you know, Lindsay, something happened with my friend after the phone call.
Me: Really? What happened?
Student: Well.... He fall in love.... with you. He said your voice is very nice. And he is very interested in you. For marriage.
Me: (slowly realizing what he is saying) Oh! Well, that is very nice of him.
Student: So, are you?
Me: Am I what?
Student: Interested in marriage with him.
Me: Well..... I don't think that's a good idea. But, I appreciate the offer.
Student: Why? He is so handsome! And he is nice! And single! And he has good hair!
Me: Oh, well.... he sounds like he would make a great husband for someone. But, I don't think I am the woman for him. Not this time.
Student: Okay. I will tell him. He will be so sad.
Me: I'm sorry to disappoint him, but I'm sure he will find another woman with a nice voice.
Student: I hope so.
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So..... My Monday started with a student proposing to me for a friend. I have a feeling this week will be an entertaining one.

A Transgender Christmas Play

A conversation with one of my male students:

Me: Do you have any fun plans for Christmas?
Student: I will have a party with my church.
Me: Oh, that sounds like fun! What will you do at the party? Dancing? Just eating food?
Student: Oh, well, I will be in a drama. A play?
Me: Oh really? What part will you have in the play?
Student: .....::mumbles::......
Me: I'm sorry, I couldn't hear you. Can you please repeat that?
Student: Mary. I will be Mary in the drama.
Me: Mary? Oh, really?
Student: Yes. I am not happy to be Mary.
Me: (trying not to laugh) Oh, yeah? Why are you not happy?
Student: Well....my friends, they all pick me to be Mary. We are all a men's group. No women. Just men. They all decided I should be Mary.
Me: Oh, that's too bad.
Student: Yes. I'm so embarrassing.
Me: That's understandable. But, you know, it could be worse....
Student: How could it be worse?
Me: They could have picked you to play the donkey.
Student: Ahhhh...... yes. Teacher. You are so right. I am happy to be Mary and not the donkey.

Friday the 13th

I just got to the end of the lesson and my student noticed the date.

Student: Oh! Teacher! ::gasp::
Me: What happened?
Student: The date! It's the 13th of Friday!
Me: I know. You know it's supposed to be an unlucky day. Do you believe in that?
Student: Well, I know the movie. It's terrible.
Me: Friday the 13th, the movie?
Student: Yes! So terrible! Jason killed the people.
Me: Oh yeah. I know that movie. Yeah, people die in the movie. But, it's not real. Just a story.
Student: Oh, really?!? Well.... I am scared for you.
Me: Scared for me? Why would you be scared?
Student: I want you to run from Jason. Don't die.
Me: ... Okay. I promise to run.
Student: Okay, good! Please don't die from Jason.
Me: I will do my best.
Student: Good! Have a good weekend, teacher. Bye-bye!
Me: You too. Bye!

I'm touched that he cares and is rooting for me to outrun Jason tonight.

They Like Their Liquor

I love my student's honesty.

Me: Hello! How are you?
Student: I'm good. I'm drunk. Very drunk.
Me: (laughing) Oh, you are? Are you out with your friends?
Student: I'm out with my boss. He get me drunk.
Me: Ha! Well, are you at least having fun?
Student: Yes. I'm having fun. Very drunk.
Me: Okay. Do you need to cancel the lesson today? We can just study tomorrow...
Student: Yes. That would be best. I'm drunk.
Me: No problem! Be safe and have fun!
Student: Okay. Sorry Lindsay!

LOL If I had a dollar for every student that I talked to that was drunk, I wouldn't need to work. They like their liquor, that's for sure!

Consumerism and a Train Wreck

The generalizations my students make are hilarious.

Student: Oh, I'm so happy to hear from you today!
Me: Thank you! I missed our lessons during my vacation. How have you been?
Student: I'm good. I heard about Black Friday. I heard it's crazy.
Me: Oh, it is. It's very crazy. I generally stay home to avoid people.
Student: That's good, Lindsay.
Me: Yeah. You know, someone here died at a store on Black Friday.
Student: I heard! It was in a train wreck!! So sad!
Me: ... Well, those were two different things. There was a train wreck, but there also was a man that died in a store because the crowd knocked him over.
Student: Oh! So terrible!
Me: I know. It's awful

::we chatted a bit about consumerism::

Student: So, teacher.
Me: Yes?
Student: I'm so glad you're alive.
Me: Me too. I like being alive. Why do you say that?
Student: Well..... the train wreck.
Me: The train wreck in here in the US?
Student: Yes. I heard the train wreck and thought you died.
Me: Oh! Well, you know that happened in a different part of the country? I wasn't on the train.
Student: Oh, that's great news!!
Me: You thought I died?
Student: Well..... yes. I was scared you died.
Me: Oh, that's sad! I didn't die. I am still here. Alive and well.
Student: That's good! You need to be careful in crazy America!
Me: Agreed.

My poor student has been worried about me all day because he thought I died. Glad to know he cares

A Thanksgiving Jack-O-Lantern

One of my students asked me about our Thanksgiving celebration. Curious, I asked him what he thought it was.

Student: Well, I don't really know.
Me: Have you heard anything about our Thanksgiving? Just tell me what you know.
Student: Okay. I know there are pumpkins.
Me: Pumpkins?
Student: Yes. Pumpkins with faces in the middle of the table.
Me: Like a jack-o-lantern?
Student: YES! A Jack Lantern. In the middle of the table. With a big chicken.
Me: A big chicken?
Student: Yes. It says "gobble gobble."
Me: Yes, we call that a "turkey." But, you're right. It's similar to a big chicken.
Student: Oh, a turkey. So, yeah. That's thanksgiving. Jack Lantern and turkey.
Me: Good guess!

I like that he took a stab at it, even if he combined a few of our holidays

I did get a chance to explain the history and why it's called "Thanks Giving" and then we talked about what we're thankful for. It was a good lesson.

Humble Pie

Halfway through a lesson, I was getting frustrated. My student, who normally understands everything, wasn't getting it. I tried several more times to help them understand the topic and the sentences I wanted them to pronounce. I had just about given up when I realized I was teaching from the wrong book. I apologized multiple times to the student. SO thankful we have a good relationship and he has a lot of grace for me.

In the Dog House

I LOLed a little too hard this morning...

Me: So, what's up today? What did you do after work?
Student: Well, I went to Jejudo. (Jeju Island)
Me: You did? Oh, I am so jealous!
Student: Yes. I came here for a business conference.
Me: Oh, fun!
Student: Yes. But... teacher?
Me: Yes?
Student: Oy! Teacher! I am in not good with my wife.
Me: Uh-oh. What happened?
Student: My wife, she call me. She say, "Where are you?" I say, "Um.... I love you. I am at Jejudo."
Me: ....... You didn't tell your wife you were going out of town?
Student: No. I am so trouble right now.
Me: Yes. Yes, you are.

::A few moments later::

Me: You know, we have an expression that we use when the husband is in trouble.
Student: Really? What is it?
Me: It's called "You're in the dog house." Have you heard of it?
Student: YES! I know that! It's like this, (sings) "Who is the dog's house... woof...woof....woof woof...."
Me: Oh, that's the song, "Who LET the dogs OUT."
Student: OH! Okay. So, now I am in dog house.
Me: You are in THE dog house.
Student: I am in the dog house.
Me: Yes. It means you are in trouble. Big trouble.
Student: Yes. I will buy my wife a present. Or... I will give my wife money.
Me: Good call.

Dating Advice

I love when my students try to give me dating advice.

Student: What did you do this weekend?
Me: Well.... a lot of things. I was very busy for most of the weekend.Student: Ay! All weekend?
Me: Yeah, pretty much.
Student: You must have had a hard yesterday.
Me: Yes, I had a hard time waking up yesterday. That's what every Monday is like.

::A few moments later::...

Student: But, you know.... I have a question.
Me: Okay, what's your question?
Student: Well... it's kind of private. Is that okay?
Me: Haha! Well, it depends on what it is. But, I will try to answer.
Student: Okay. Well, I was wondering..... You need to date more.
Me: Is that your question? That's not really a question.
Student: Okay.... so...... Why don't you date more?
Me: Haha! Well, I am trying. It is hard sometimes. I am busy a lot. And, I don't always make time for people in my schedule. So.... some of it is my fault.
Student: Well, I am older than you and I think that at your age you are not dating enough.
Me: That's good advice. I will try to make some changes for you.
Student: Okay. Thank you. I want you to date. So you can marry good man.
Me: Sounds like a plan. I will make you proud.

A Proud Moment

Just had an amazing teacher moment...

I've been working with Jae Eun for almost three months. He has improved so much since his first lesson, due to his hard work. Today, during his lesson, Jae told me that he appreciated my lesson time with him. At first, I thought there was going to be a "but" in there, and he was ending our lessons. However, he shared with me that before our lessons, he wasn't able to communicate at all with the U.K. partners of their company.

Yesterday, the phone rang, and he was the only one that was available to answer it. Because of the time we spent working on his speech and comprehension, he was able to have an entire professional conversation! I felt like such a proud ESL Mama! His boss even told him to tell me "Thank you and good work!"

It's always those days when I don't feel capable that God reminds me of the good that is being done

I Look Like Katie Holmes

A few days ago, I had a student that compared his face to Orlando Bloom. Today, a separate student compared himself to another handsome actor (notice how no one compares themselves to say.... Danny DeVito??)

Me: What action movies do you enjoy?
Student: I love the Die Hard movies. And The Transporter.
Me: Oh, I *love* those movies!
Student: Yes. Bruce Willis is good. And Jason Statham.
Me: Oh, yeah! There's not much of a plot in their movies, but they're exciting!
Student: Yes! You know, I look just like Jason Statham....!
Me: Oh, really (skeptical)....? You must be so handsome!
Student: Well.... not *exactly* like him.
Me: Oh? What part of you looks like him?
Student: Just my hair.
Me: Oh... so, you're bald?
Student: Yes. Just like Jason Statham.

So, I guess it's okay for me to compare myself to Katie Holmes, since we both have eyelashes?? I like this logic.

Drunken Every Night

This. Just. Happened.

Me: What did you do over your Chuseok vacation?
Student: I drunken. Then movie. Then Drunken more. Then movie. Then drunken movie.
Me: Haha. I see! So, you drank lots of Soju and watched movies?
Student: Yes!
Me: So... are you drunk right now?
Student: Of course! Drunken everyday.
Me: Ah. Well, you sure like to party, don't you. You know, I've noticed that you are drunk dur...ing most of our lessons. Is there another time that would be better for you? I think you would improve more in your English skills if you were sober.
Student: No. I like drunken lessons.
Me: Haha. Okay, works for me.

...5 minutes later...

Student: Wait! You're single, right?!?!?
Me: (Hesitantly) .....yes.....
Student: Why single?!?!? What is wrong with you?
Me: LOL! There is NOTHING wrong with me. I am just single. It's not a disease!
Student: Why are you single, though? Is something wrong with your face?
Me: .......no. Nothing is wrong with my face.
Student: Well, what does it look like? My face is great! I look like The Orlando Bloom! Many girls say... "OooooOOOooooo! Take a picture with me! Have my baby!"
Me: (trying to prove a point) Well, if your face is great, why are you single?
Student: Because I am drunken every night.
Me: Yep, that would be a problem.

Sigh. This is both amusing and sad. I only get a lesson with "Orlando Bloom" twice a week, and he is ALWAYS drunk. So, it is very hard to help his English improve, let alone try to help influence his life. All I can do is just laugh and love him. See More

T.G.I.F.

Today is starting to be one of "those days" as an ESL teacher. It took one of my poor students 10 minutes to understand "Has your daughter flown before?" (We were talking about the vacation he was getting ready to go on.)

I tried to break the sentence down to help him understand. I tried to explain what a plane was (although he knows what it is, because he used the word earlier). I tried to talk ...about birds flying. I tried to talk about trips in the past. Nothing.

In the end, we changed the subject. When I asked if his daughter was excited to fly, he said, "Yes! This is only her second trip, so she is very happy! (He was completely unaware that he was answering my previous 10-minute-long question).

Sigh.

At least today's Friday. I need a refreshment of ESL Patience.

Secret Holidays

Funny moment for the day:

Me: Next week is Korean Chuseok, so we will not have class Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
Student: Yes. It is Chuseok.

::dramatic pause::

Student: Wait!! You know Chuseok?!?!? HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS??!?!?!?
Me: Well, I'm smart.
Student: Really???!?!?!?...
Me: Yes. I'm so smart. I know everything.

::student realizes I'm joking::

Student: Ooooohhhhhhh!!!!!! You are SO FUNNYYYYY!!!!
Me: Haha. I try.
Student: Okay, but really.... how did you know?
Me: Well, I'm in the United States, but as you know I work for a Korean company. They told me all their secret holidays.
Student: Ooooohhhh. That is so nice of them.

Considering Your Question

My last student of the day definitely fell asleep during the lesson. When I tried to get him to respond to a question that I had asked several times (I heard heavy breathing and he didn't respond the first two times I said his name), he said "YES! I'm just considering your question."

That would be a totally acceptable answer. Except for the fact that my question was, "Hey ______..... are you sleeping?" Not too much to consider for that question.

We ended the lesson early, and hopefully he is able to get some rest before our next meeting. #