The art of thinking...

The art of thinking...

Monday, April 25, 2016

The day of reckoning approaches...


Dear readers,
Sorry that I have not written for so long – basically, I have been busy with work & studies, as you can imagine.
However, this is a brief update, mainly to inform you of progress, and about the important dates.

Monday 2.5. - 13.00 - English Essays
Tuesday 3.5. - 8.00 – Czech Didactic
13.00 – Czech Essay
Wednesday 4.5. - 8.00 – English Didactic
(the results to these exams should be by 18th May!)

Monday 23.5. - (afternoon, from about 12.30/13.00) – oral exams in English, Czech Literature (talking about 1 of 20 books), History (talking about 1 of 25 topics), & Geography (talking about 1 of 25 topics).

As for my progress:
  • Czech language in general – I have made a lot of progress, but am certainly not proficient by any means. However, I feel more confident about the Didactic Test (I've passed 7/8 tests from recent years, only failed 1 by 1 point!). My comprehension is much better. However, the Czech Essay represents the greatest challenge. We have prayed about it & have found a way to at least improve my syntax.

  • Czech Literature – I have read all of my list of 20 books, and seen films too. I have read 5 books in Czech & 2 poems...and I also read Animal Farm in Czech for good measure! I feel much more confident in the oral exams, and have done some trials with my teacher – and she is very pleased with my progress & knowledge. Being older, I have an advantage ;-) And last Saturday, I finally finished 'Babicka'!! It was hard going...but I did it!


  • History – I have been seeing my teacher regularly. It's been hard work, especially to remember lots of information, and ALL of it in Czech – but again, my age & knowledge has been a great asset. I'm confident I can pass, but still have a lot of revision to do.


  • Geography – again, I have seen my teacher regularly and progress has been good. In the more technical parts, I need a bit of work, but the geographical knowledge etc is fine. My teacher is very happy with my progress.


  • English – well, I will treat it with respect, but it certainly holds not fears for me! Indeed, I do have a certificate to examine in this exam, so I should be ok... The really interesting thing is that it looks highly likely that one of my ex-students could be examining me! :-) What a cool twist to these exams!


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