I am an ALT at two JHS. So the one school I go to is twice a week. I am starting to get a handle on the ability of the 2nd and 3rd year students at this school. It is rather low. Just as a test I did two fun activities with them geared for 1st year.
With the second year it was a gap info activity where they share info to find the culprit. Students couldn't even read simple verbs. One student asked me what the word phone was.
With the 3rd years I did an interview game where they translated simple phrases like where do you live or what sports do you like. Then they had to come to me with their translated answer. If I got it, I would answer their question. If I didn't understand they had to go back. I had them work in groups.
I was just shocked that many translated どこに住んでいる? As where are you from and not where do live.
At this rate this is too much.for me. I am just the ALT. I am prepared to just do bomb game until the end of the year. They can't even do that well though… I am open to any other ideas.
by AdUnfair558