Expectations and fears about this subject

Expectations and fears about this subject

My feelings about this subject are kind of weird. But anyway, although I know I will have to work really hard in order to become a good English teacher, I think I will enjoy it a lot.

On one hand, I have loads of expectations about the subject. More than I could imagine. As I love kids, I am absolutely excited about going to observe/teach at primary schools. I think that we can learn many things from them as regards teaching and nurturing; and that makes me feel anxious too. Children are so willing to learn that they transmit it to us and that encourages us, as teachers and as students. Furthermore, teaching to very young learners that are facing a new language and it is probably for the first time, helps us in the way that we also acquire the abilities to teach something from the very beginning.

On the other hand, I fear about failure. I am afraid that children do not get on well with me, that they do not understand my ways of teaching or that they do not like the subject at all. What is more, I fear about failing the subject or losing its rhythm because I need time for five more subjects that require full-time commitment.

In conclusion, I know I will do my best to succeed in all that but I will also try to have great pleasure in doing it.

Naomi García Lasierra