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Foreign Language Teaching Assistants 2005/2006

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Spanish

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German: Omid Kabiri and Miriam Preussker

 

Hello, we are Miriam and Omid, your two German FLTAs 2005/06.
Miriam is 23 years old and from Berlin. Omid is 24 years old and from Jena. In Germany, both of us are working on our teacher's degree; Miriam’s subjects are English, German, and Sachunterricht (mixture of biology, history, and geography for elementary school). Omid studies English and Political Science at the Friedrich-Schiller-University in Jena.  We are living in the German House (in the I-House) and are in charge of organizing tutorials and the weekly cultural activity. In addition, we have to attend classes like any other Albion student. Furthermore, you’re welcome to join us at the language table every Wednesday at 12 pm in Upper Baldwin. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions concerning the German language and culture or if you just want to get to know us!

Hallo, wir sind Miriam und Omid, eure zwei deutschen FLTAs 2005/06.
Miriam ist 23 Jahre alt und kommt aus Berlin. Omid ist 24 Jahre alt und studiert in Jena alt. In Deutschland studieren wir auf Lehramt. Miriams' Fächer sind Englisch, Deutsch und Sachunterricht (eine Mischung aus Biologie, Geschichte und Geographie für die Grundschule). Omid studiert Englisch und Politikwissenschaft an der Friedrich-Schiller-Universität in Jena. Wir wohnen im deutschen Haus (Internationales Haus) und organisieren die Deutschtutorien und die kulturelle Aktivität, die wöchentlich stattfindet. Zusätzlich müssen wir, wie jeder andere Student in Albion, an Kursen teilnehmen. Ihr seid herzlich willkommen, an unserem Sprachentisch teil zunehmen (jeden Mittwoch um 12 P.M. in „Upper Baldwin“). Wenn ihr Fragen bezüglich der deutschen Sprache oder Kultur habt oder uns kennen lernen möchtet zögert nicht euch bei uns zu melden!

Wir freuen uns schon euch kennen zu lernen!

Spanish: Leila Loaiza, Ivan Gonzalez and M. Verònica Badariotti

         

Ivan: Hi! How are you? My name is Ivan Gonzalez and I'm from Mexico. This year I'll be helping you with your Spanish, so I think it would be a good idea that you get to know me a little bit more. Birthday: June 04 Hobbies: I like to travel, listen to music, go to the movies, party, play the guitar, dance, do sports, talk and meet people.
Favorite food: Pizza, hamburgers, lasagna, Chinese food and, of course, Mexican food! Well, I don't know what to write. I'm really bad at writing descriptions. So why don't you visit me and let me get to know you, ok? Well, I'll see you soon.
 

Hola! Que tal! Mi nombre es Ivan Gonzalez y soy de Mexico. Este año estaré ayudandolos un poco con su español, asi que creo que seria buena idea que me conocieran un poco. Cumpleaños: 04 de Junio Pasatiempos: Me gusta viajar, escuchar música, ir al cine, ir a fiestas, tocar la guitarra, bailar, hacer ejercicio, platicar y conocer gente. Comida favorita: Pizza, hamburguesas, lasagna, comida china y por supuesto... comida mexicana! Bueno, no sé que más escribir. Soy malo para las descripciones, asi que mejor por que no me visitas y me dejas conocerte, esta bien? Bueno, nos vemos pronto!
 

Verònica: Hi! everybody!! My name is Veronica Badariotti, I'm from Rosario, Argentina and I'll be the Spanish TA this year. Just for you to know a little bit about me, I got my degree two years ago in Rosario State University as an English Teacher and this year I hope to improve my English as much as I can and be able to get to know all of you (or as many as I can!). So If you feel the same, please don't hesitate to contact me! I 'll be more than happy to meet you! Well, here are some of the things I like the most: Music: I'd say a bit of everything though I'm a huge U2 fan. Food: mmm so dfficult to decide. I guess Argentine barbecue! Drink: I need to be honest here: I love red wine. Animal: horses are on top of the list, that's for sure. I love dogs and birds too. Places visited: I know almost all of the most beautiful places in Argentina, I've also been in Brazil (awesome beaches by the way) and this year I'm planning to travel to Canada, Chicago and New York. WANNA COME?! EVERYONE'S INVITED!

See ya around...


Hola a todos!! Mi nombre es Verònica Badariotti, soy de Rosario, Argentina. Solo para que sepan un poco acerca de mi, obtuve mi titulo de profesora de Inglès hace dos anos en la Unviersidad National de Rosario y este ano espero mejorar mi ingles y poder concerlos a todos (o a todos los que pueda!). Asique si sienten lo mismo no duden en contactarme, estarè màs que feliz de conocerlos! Bueno aquì hay algunas de las cosas que màs me gustan: Mùsica: Dirìa que un poco de todo aunque soy una gran fan de U2 Comida: es dificil decidir... creo que el asado argentino! Bebida: Debo ser honesta aquì, me encanta el vino tinto. Animal: los caballos estan primeros en la lista, sin ninguna duda. Tambièn me gustan los perros y las aves. Lugares visitados: Conozco casi todos los lugares màs hermosos en Argentina, tambièn estuve en Brasil (playas increìbles por cierto) y este ano planeo viajar a Canadà, Chicago y Nueva York. QUIEREN VENIR?! ESTAN TODOS INVTADOS!
Nos vemos...

 

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French: Thomas Trout and Valerie Halo

Valerie: I'm Valerie Halo, from Reims, FRANCE (north east). In France I study English, Irish and American literature and civilization. Last year I made a "memoire" on Toni Morrison (my favorite writer). I hope that this year in Albion will give me a chance to discover a lot of things on American culture because studying about a foreign country is always different that living in this country!! I am also fond of dance (modern and ballet) and this is the second part of my life in France.

Je m'appelle Valérie Halo, je viens de Reims, au Nord-est de la France. En France, j'étudie la litterature et la civilisation anglaise, irlandaise et américaine. L'année dernière j'ai fait mon mémoire sur Toni Morrison (mon écrivain "préférée"). J'espère que cette année à Albion va me permettre de découvrir plein de choses sur la civilisation américaine parce qu'étudier un pays étranger est toujours différent que de vivre dans ce pays!! Je suis aussi passionnée par la danse (moderne et classique) et cela constitue la seconde partie de ma vie en France.

Thomas: Hello my name is Thomas TROUT, I come from France and more precisely from Paris. I’m 21 years old and I already have a bachelor’s degree in Management and New Technology. Coming from a Franco-American family, I’m very happy to be present in Albion and it’s for me the best way to discover my second culture in this college and improve my English knowledge. I have already traveled in United States (Philadelphia, New-York, Florida, North Carolina…) when I was young. I like the music, the sports, the women, the travels, watching movies and do a lot of party with my friends. I’m living my childhood dream by being here and for this year, I hope to help you to discover the French culture as French food and all the others things which could be really different with the USA. Otherwise, I’m very interested and the Management because I wish to continue my studies in a Master degree in Financial Management. I have worked during 9 months in “BEST“company in the purchase domain and I liked it a lot. Finally, I’m always ready to discover news things and I’m always here for you when you need and I enjoy meeting new people. See you soon, I hope!!!

Bonjour tout le monde, je me presente je m’appelle Thomas TROUT et je viens de France et plus precisemment de la ville de Paris. Issue d une famille Franco-Americaine, je suis vraiment tres heureux d’etre ici et de pouvoir partager avec vous cette nouvelle experience de TA et d’etudiant au sein d’un college Americain. J ai deja voyage aus USA quand j etais pluis jeune a Philadelphie, en Floride, a New-York et en Caroline du nord….En France, je suis actuellement etudiant en Management et Nouvelles Technologies puisque j ai valide ma license de management en mai et je souhaite poursuivre mes etudes dans un Master specialise dans ce domaine. Sinon en ce qui me concerne j aime les sports, la musique, les filles, les films et faire la fete, bien sur!!!.Il me semble etre assez ouvert d’esprit et j espere vous donner l envie cette annee de decouvrir les joies de la France alors n’ hesiter a me parler pour ceux que ca interesse!!!
A bientôt j’espere!!!

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