Tell the story of one 'Critical Moment' in the early days of your UK/MIE/MA TESOL experiences by Fangfang Hong https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e in 250 words maximum en-us 2023-02-20 10:54:02 UTC 2023-02-21 13:57:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f600.png https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489636499 Meeting a lot of people of other nations and cultures ]]> 2023-02-21 12:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489636499 venice_b2000 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489637237 I realized that 98% of the class had Chinese students so I had to use some Chinese speaking ability that I learned before to make friends.]]> 2023-02-21 12:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489637237 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489637277 everyone wants others to speak to him/her first
but no one wants to speak to orhers first]]> 2023-02-21 12:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489637277 584495829 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489638034 can't focus in the class. A two-hour session seems to be too long to me. keep checking the time.]]> 2023-02-21 12:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489638034 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489638444 I got positive at the first week, and then it took me two weeks to recover. I could not focus on my reading, and became nervous. However , I met a lot of friendly friends who gave me warmth and comfort .]]> 2023-02-21 12:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489638444 I got covid19 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489638492 2023-02-21 12:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489638492 I held two luggage bags which heavier than me to the dorm, and one Chinese student helped me to check in the reception. Finally I arrived at my room, and told my parents everything was okay for me. https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489638775 2023-02-21 12:27:12 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489638775 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489639207 It must be the “uncountable” reading list.]]> 2023-02-21 12:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489639207 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489639252 Buying something for daily use 
Collecting my student card and brp]]> 2023-02-21 12:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489639252 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489639306 I couldn't finish reading articles in the first week]]> 2023-02-21 12:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489639306 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489639852 The dance party we had in Samual Alexander. Everyone was even nicer and warmer than I had thought.]]> 2023-02-21 12:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489639852 After considering for really long time, finally took the wrong train with the staff’s instruction...However, I got lots of help on the next station and get to the destination safely. https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489639914 2023-02-21 12:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489639914 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489639926 When I got off the bus, I have to pay attention to the cycle lane.

I can’t recognize the pennies.


]]> 2023-02-21 12:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489639926 When I got up 6:00 on the morning and hit the road I failed to find any stands or places selling warm breakfast. wandering down the A43 road and the campus until 10:30 the star coffee shop opened. There I had the first meal here in the uk. A cold sandwich and a cup of americano. It’s cloudy and shady morning I would never forgot that morning. Now I have developed resistance to coldness, cold food cold wind and cold weather. https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489640124 2023-02-21 12:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489640124 having problem to find my apartment https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489640389 On my first day here, I took a taxi to the apartment. He dropped me off at the address I gave him and left. But I had no idea which block I live and there was no people at the front desk. My phone was dead. I didn’t know where to go with my three luggages. I was terrified. Luckily, my roommate came out and saw me. She helped. ]]> 2023-02-21 12:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489640389 My turning point zulfanmukhri1 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489640716 A best friend of mine from Bristol told me in March 2022 prior to my arrival in the UK, “you don’t have to go far away from your homeland if you just get friends with people from the same land, so make friends as internationally as possible. This is YOLO experience. Live your life to the fullest!”

And now here I am :))]]> 2023-02-21 12:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489640716 When I first arrived in the UK, finding a flat to rent was a critical moment that took over twenty days. It was challenging and frustrating, but I kept searching until I found a suitable place. Going through that experience taught me valuable lessons about perseverance and adaptability. https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489640802 2023-02-21 12:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489640802 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489641003 I dare not share my ideas or insights in public even if I have thoughts about teachers' questions. And I guess many classmates have a similar mentality.]]> 2023-02-21 12:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489641003 Social event https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489641051 I went to a social event organized by the International Society. There were a lot of people from different cultural backgrounds and I enjoyed talking to them, which motivates me to initiate a conversation next time I meet new people even if I’m not the most extroverted person who is good at finding stuff to talk about.]]> 2023-02-21 12:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489641051 Xuanyi Guo first day in tesol https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489641406 I remember that I was late again(I am always late in the future study life) in the first course of Tesol programme(beyond approaches) because I took a lot of time finding the exact building where my classroom is.

When I entered the classroom, the class began and I saw many classmates there. I felt nervous and chose to sit in the last part of the classroom. 

Also, Kongxin was sitting there and said hello to me. I felt happy and asked him what the teacher was talking about. He told me he could not understand what the teacher said. I said fine and tried to understand the words from Zeynep and I failed. That is an unforgettable experience of taking a all-English course.]]> 2023-02-21 12:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489641406 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489641874 During the first academic meeting with Diane, she told us if we got 60 in the assignment, don't to be disappointed, it was good;and if we got 70, it was excellent.
This talk helped me set the goal of semester one--60 is good, which could push me but not press me.]]> 2023-02-21 12:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489641874 Will I enjoy the warmth of the sunshine ever again??? https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489642651 2023-02-21 12:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489642651 I was late for the first week because there was some wrong with my visa, so when I came to the first class, I was so nervous, I found everyone had made friends, except me. I had to say hello and recognize my classmate's name. https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489642923 2023-02-21 12:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489642923 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489643133 When I first arrived at the airport, I found out that I lost my luggage in   the connecting flight! I was shocked! You can imagin, a new commer in a new city without necessary stuff! I reported it to the staff and head over into my accomodation, when I arrived my flatmate told me that we are out of electericity for a day or two!
Can you imagin! My first night away from home in a new environment in the absolute darkness! You can't, I bet!]]> 2023-02-21 12:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489643133 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489643165 I wanted to prepare well for the first lesson, which is Beyond Approaches and Techniques, so I read the article on the reading list very carefully, word by word. My feeling was that I could understand every word but I could not understand the purpose of reading that article, so I was kinda wandering in that academic world. In addition, the reading materials of the first week made me feel like drowning in the academic sea.]]> 2023-02-21 12:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489643165 I remember the second day when I went to nearby supermarket late at 10 pm and I found it closed I was surprised because in my country you can go for shopping at 11 pm😅 I discovered that it was not the perfect time to go for shopping 🙃 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489643274  ]]> 2023-02-21 12:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489643274 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489643308 The first time when I was on the road to the supermarket to buy groceries in the evening, I was a little afraid of the silent and strange environment, with many strangers who are of different skin colors, and I was afraid of being robbed because I was alone at that time and heard a lot of news about the insecurity of Manchester.]]> 2023-02-21 12:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489643308 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489643689 I didn’t get used to British accent at the first week of my MA experience. I felt the Beyond Approaches unit quite challenging and dry in content. Besides, Multimedia Design Unit was appealing for me. Juup and Zeynep were kind tutors.
Apple Pay surprised me by its convenience. I thought it was better than WeChat pay and Alipay!!! 

]]> 2023-02-21 12:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489643689 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489643850 In the first week of MA, I was anxious and without the confidence about the new journey that I was going to have and I talked to Richard about my worries and he gave me some good advice and let me feel more confident. One thing he told me was never judge and compare with others but focus on what was meaningful for me. Now I still am benefit from that conversation. ]]> 2023-02-21 12:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489643850 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489644296 When I was a student in China,I got used to follow my tutors’ suggestions and advice. They would give the topics, theories and books to me for writing the dissertation. During the welcome party. I had a talk with Richard, he used a interesting and lively example to explain how to read efficiently in the Uk.” Just imagine you are preparing for the dinner,you couldn’t get everything from the supermarket but to pick up what you need “
I need to change my role as go shopping with a shopping list ordered by teachers to become a critical people make his own decision ]]> 2023-02-21 12:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489644296 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489645242 During my first week in the U.K.，I was really anxious and lonely because I was the first one who arrived at our apartment. I was unfamiliar with all the surroundings and was afraid of wandering around alone. But the critical moment for me is that，I found someone to hang out together although we lived apart. We can share our fears，anxiety，excitements or any other feelings with each other，which is a great comfort. After that，I felt delighted and full of hope when I stay with her. No matter we went shopping or just walked around or just have a quick chat，I felt safe and energetic with her. Since then，she has a different space in my heart because we have experienced the critical moment together.]]> 2023-02-21 12:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489645242 We decided to go shopping on Sunday. After we enjoyed our lunch and dressed up and got to the Selfridges, the mall closed the second we got out of the Uber. https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489646662 2023-02-21 12:34:45 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489646662 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489646824 There are indeed a lot of Chinese in Manchester. The driver who picked up us at airport was Chinese, the reception staff of students accommodation was Chinese, our classmates are mostly Chinese, and I could hear Chinese everywhere. It seemed like I didn’t need to speak English…]]> 2023-02-21 12:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489646824 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489646940 I sat besides Hollie on the first day of the welcome week and she became my first friend here in our class. I was not familiar with the British accent at first. She was really considerate and quickly realized that and adjusted her speech speed and wording to make me understand. （Love you😽😽😽）]]> 2023-02-21 12:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/6bozyagr5ed3c34e/wish/2489646940