Horsed English SignThe English Discussion Group project helps build relations and improve understanding between the people of the Horn of Africa and the United States.
The school I've been going to is called the Horsed English School in Djibouti. The building itself is made of tin, wood and stones. The floor is dirt and the small classrooms have wooden flooring. The classroom had electricity, a fan, wooden tables, wooden stools and a big green chalkboard. As a representative of the Asian American population, I was very happy to volunteer and offer my time as an English teacher. The English teacher, Hassan Mahamed was very hospitable. He gave me a tour of their library. For this school it was quite impressive. There was two large book shelves filled with approximately 300 books. Across the street was the movie theatre playing two Bollywood films (Indian Fliks). It was also in a tin building.
Bollywood Movie TheatreThe English topic last week was: "What is your Favorite Sport?".
Most of the Djiboutian teens really like soccer. Well, in this part of the world, it is referred to as football. Most of the sports mentioned were, soccer and basketball. Soccer is really popular because you don't need any special equipment and it can be played anywhere. You just need a ball.
The American group with me had mentioned some sports such as motorcycle racing, surfing, golf and dodgeball. I think it would be fun to teach them dodgeball. However it may be hard without some "dodgeballs".
Naruto and Jigglypuff in Djibouti
Djibouti Stadium
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