till my ears bleed

I have been teaching in a typical Spanish colegio. The first class is a doddle. Two children, a girl, a boy and a text book. They're well-behaved and responsive. However, the next class is a different kettle of fish.... Seven year olds with an attention span of a goldfish..... Although I am a great teacher, I find young learners very challenging. They seem to be in a world of their own and seem to do as they please.

The colegio in Sianz de Baranda has children from 4-16. The place is really noisy. I feel I have to wear ear plugs when entering the building. Spanish children tend to be noisier than British children. However, the noise from the children is deafening. I honestly don't know how the teachers tolerate the deafening noise from the children.

They've taken the young learners group away from me... Now they're giving me a problem teen group..... Bring it on!!!!