For better English: Interviews about the Fast Track English club

1. December 2023 Arto Tchalikian

English Fast Track — Photo: Tchalikian / Camäléon

The Fast Track English club is a working group provided by Mr. Pfefferle. It is divided into two groups. One group of sixth and seventh graders and the other group of eighth and ninth graders. Mr. Pfefferle is responsible for both groups and it takes time every Wednesday. The FTE club can even increase your English grade a little.

Lea and I interviewed a few participants from FTE as well as Mr. Pfefferle and other students that are not in the FTE.

Mr. Pfefferle

Camäléon: Hello Mr. Pfefferle!

Mr. Pfefferle: Hi there!

Camäléon: Here are some questions for the interview on Camäléon about the Fast Track English club. First of all, please introduce yourself.

Mr. Pfefferle: My name is Stefan Pfefferle. I’m a teacher of English at DFG-LFA. I’ve been working here for 15 years now. I also rarely teach French.

Camäléon: And since when does the Fast Track English club exist?

Mr. Pfefferle: It was introduced 4 years ago and at that time I wasn’t the one who actually came up with that idea, but somebody else.

Camäléon: So you weren’t the only teacher for the Fast Track English club. Who else was there then?

Mr. Pfefferle: It was actually my colleage Ms. Köwenig. I think she was the first one who came up with the idea or it was the idea of the English department. And she was the first to teach the Fast Track English club.

Camäléon: So for how long were you the teacher for the Fast Track English club?

Mr. Pfefferle: It’s my 3rd year right now.

Camäléon: Does the Fast Track English club make you stressed or anything or is it easy to handle?

Mr. Pfefferle: Well, it’s really not that stressful because I know that if students come they’re really interested and I obviously never have to calm down people like in a regular class setting. So it’s a whole enjoyable experience for myself.

Camäléon: As the only teacher in the Fast Track English club, do you enjoy it?

Mr. Pfefferle: I do. Very much actually. Because I know it’s people that have interest in the subject, people that enjoy communicating. So it’s always a pleasure.

Camäléon: And lastly: Are you sometimes sad if only a few are in the Fast Track English club?

Mr. Pfefferle: Well, on one hand, it’s true. There could be more students. But on the other hand, nobody should feel forced to attend a club that they’re not fully convinced of. So I’m happy with any number of students.

Camäléon: Okay, that’s all. Goodbye!

Mr. Pfefferle: Goodbye. Thank you.

Charlène: 6e3

Camäléon: Hello Charlène!

Charlène: Hi!

Camäléon: We hope you had a nice day today. Here are some questions for you. First of all, how do you find the Fast Track English club?

Charlène: It’s very good for me because you can learn English while having tons of fun
at the same time.

Camäléon: Very nice! Second question is: When did you join the Fast Track English
club?

Charlène: It’s my second time here.

Camäléon: Alright. Do you find it a little bit sad that your older friends are in another group?

Charlène: Not at all.

Camäléon: Ok thank you. That’ll be all. Bye!

Charlène: Bye!

Noé Avril 5ef

Camäléon: Hello, Noé.

Noé: Hello, Arto.

Camäléon: Here are some questions for the Camäléon interview about the Fast Track English club. First of all, how do you find the Fast Track English club?

Noé: The Fast Track English club is amazing. I love it. I make new friends and I think it’s really great. I think more people should try it.

Camäléon: When did you join the Fast Track English club?

Noé: I’ ve been in the Fast Track English club since last year. It was pretty fun. Lots of people are in 8th grade now, but it’s OK. I have other friends.

Camäléon: Do you think it’s a little bit sad that your older friends are in another group?

Noé: Well, a little bit because I really like my friends, but I think also it’s a new occasion to meet other friends, so I think it’s a little bit sad, but it can be good as well.

Camäléon: All right, that’s all. Thank you Noé. Bye!

Noé: Bye!

Maximilian Runge: 6e2

Camäléon: Hi Maximilian.

Maximilian: Hello.

Camäléon: We hope you had a nice day today. We have some questions for you. First of all, how long have you been in the Fast Track English club?

Maximilian: I am here for the second time.

Camäléon: Alright. How do you find the Fast Track English club?

Maximilian: I think it’s very nice, we can do whatever we want and it improves English at the same time.

Camäléon: Nice! Last question: Do you find it a little bit sad that your friends are
in an another group?

Maximilian: Not really because I haven’t experienced it it yet.

Camäléon: Ok. Thank you, that was all. Have a lovely day. Bye!

Maximilian: Bye!

Zoélie: 6b

Camäléon: Hello Zoélie, how are you?

Zoélie: I’m good, thank you.

Camäléon: Nice! We just have some questions for you. The first question is : Have you ever heard of the Fast Track English Club?

Zoélie : No. I’ve never heard about it.

Camäléon: Alright. So what do you think we do in the Fast Track English club?

Zoélie: I think that you talk a lot and speak freely in the club.

Camäléon: Ok, that is quite true. So have you ever thought of joining the club?

Zoélie: Yes, once or twice.

Camäléon: Nice! We would really like if you join us. Last question is: do you think
the club is boring?

Zoélie :No, I actually think it’s pretty interesting and fun.

Camäléon: Thank you that was all. have a lovely day!

Zoélie : Thanks. You too.

Farah 8SL2

Camäléon: Hello Farah, we hope you had a lovely day. Here are some questions for Camäléon. First question: Have you ever heard about the Fast Track Englisch club?

Farah: No, not that I can remember.

Camäléon: Ok. So what do you think we do in the Fast Track English club?

Farah :Perhaps something about grammar and vocabulary

Camäléon: Just like English at school, right?

Farah : Yeah.

Camäléon: Would you be interested in joining the Fast Track English club?

Farah : I don’t know.

Camäléon: Do you think it’s boring in the club?

Farah : No, I don’t think so, like when you play games it can be very fun.

Camäléon: Thank you, that was all. Have a lovely day

Farah: Thanks. You too!

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