Out of the mouths of babes... or teachers...

Things I have actually said recently in Spanish classes in response to things my students have said/done:

Why do I hear you talking about camels?

No, I am not my brother’s girlfriend. That’s gross.

Please stop dancing to the music and do your work.

Yes, gatos can be gatas if the gat is a girl… I mean, gat… I mean, cat.

I owned you? You seriously want to know how to say I owned you?

Pelar—it means to peel the skin off something, like an orange… No, it isn’t a cruel way to torture someone or something. That’s gross.

I’m not exactly a dictionary, am I?

No, I do not have grandkids. How could I have grandkids if I don’t have children?

You sound like a gringo. Why do you sound like a gringo?

I’m deaf… no, you don’t say you’re welcome to me when I tell you I can’t hear. Try again.

No worries, this is a G-rated powerpoint.

I don’t care if you don’t have sister or not, but you can still answer the question. I’m giving you permission to make up an answer... Yes, I know that you shouldn’t lie. No, I don't think you'll go to hell for that...I just want you to use your Spanish.

C’mon! Clean up after yourself. Do I look like your mother? Oh… I do? Well, I’m not, so clean up your stuff!