kouta

kouta is one of my new boys and i think he's super cute. he's just turned two so he's totally tiny. his head is a little big for his body.
he doesn't really speak any language yet, english or japanese. but he's really enthusiastic about speaking. for example, i'll be going around asking all the kids "how are you?" they're supposed to respond with "i'm fine thank you." many of them kind of say it quietly or mumble. kouta however loudly exclaims "oouha aeo wowou". and then flashes a big smile as he waits for my praise.
at times he's annoying because he'll do naughty things, but he doesn't yet understand the meaning of the word "no" (or any sort of japanese equivalent). so he'll be doing the naughty thing, such as standing on the table. and i'll pick him up, make my "angry face" and say "NO KOUTA NO" while waving my finger. then he smiles and says "nonono!" and acts all proud that he spoke. so i'll muster up an even angrier face and say "NO!" and then he sticks his tongue out and makes a funny face and i can't help but laugh.

Tags: cute kids, esl stories

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