I had wanted to find the Czech translation of ‘liminality’ – but to no avail – so you are stuck with ‘threshold’, which is close enough, I suppose. After nearly six weeks of slacking, I have been accepted onto a CELTA course. Despite having attended more hours of language classes than I care to remember, I will be stepping over into the role of teacher for the first time. I have been sent a lengthy preparatory document to absorb before my first day – on which I will be teaching a 30 minute class straight off in order to allow the organisers to assess my strengths and weaknesses. Mainly the latter, I would imagine.
Parallel to this, winter is arriving at an alarming rate.My hands were chilled carrying a mop back this afternoon, but I cannot wait for some snow to arrive. I may change my opinion as I slip and slide up to the metro station, but at the moment, grey skies, hail and drizzle are doing little to inspire me.
Plus, reading the English-language news, it seems that Klaus’ behaviour in relation to the Lisbon Treaty is causing some embarrassment to the members of his (former) party, with many commentators perceiving his efforts to delay the treaty and his inherent Euro-scepticism as a means to ensure his political future as the leader of an as-yet-unformed conservative party, either within CR alone, or as part of a block within the EU. I only wish I could understand the news here to such a degree that I would be able to comment on perceptions within CR.
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