Wilbert's onSite experience

Alright, Yesterday was my first day back at Laval. When I was in class, I noticed something different. I could understand around 60% of what the teacher was saying! This was a hugh improvement compared to the first time back in July where I couldn't really understand anything the teacher said the first few weeks. I found my pronunciation was improving, but I still needed to practice a lot with the words. I also had a conversation that was sort of French mixed with English with Kristi (CTS student) and some other people that I met randomly. Apparently, one of the phrases that I use a lot is pronounced differently in Quebec French. The phrase is je ne comprends pas. (I don't understand). I was taught to pronounce the "ne" but apparently, my new teacher says that we don't actually pronounce it here in Quebec French. Now I have to make a habit of not saying "ne" when I am using that sentence.

Today, I had a chance to meet some missionary couples who were in the class with me this semester. It is pretty neat, we have a lot of baptist missionaries who are going to Africa sometime in the future. Laval had some kind of Free lunch thingy today. It consisted of hot dogs and juice. I am not exactly sure if it is a culture thing when compared to having hot dogs and corn on the cob. In the culture here, sharing a meal with other people eating hot dogs and corn is very important way of connecting with each other and building relationships. It was neat talking with the missionary people, we encouraged each other and now I know more people going to Africa.

Anyhow, I will meet with Matt (one of my mentors) sometime this week. I will also hopefully set up a time to meet with one of the local pastors here so that we can sit down and talk. I am preparing a list of ministry questions to ask him. I have also finished a book that I had to read for my history class that I am taking for onSite.