Sanaz Fotouhi - Teachers Make a Difference - Mrs. Gourlay

The speaker shares their journey of moving from Iran to Japan as a child, facing language barriers, and attending an international school in Tokyo. With the help of a supportive teacher, Mrs. Gourley, they quickly learned English and won a writing competition. This experience sparked a lifelong interest in literature, leading to advanced studies in English literature.

What was the main reason the narrator moved to Japan?

• To learn a new language

• For a cultural exchange program

• Due to their father's job

• To pursue higher education

How did the International School of Sacred Heart help the narrator with language learning?

• By offering online courses

• Through language exchange programs

• Through ESL classes

• By providing private tutors

What was unique about Mrs. Gourley that fascinated the narrator?

• Her teaching methods

• Her blonde hair

• Her strict discipline

• Her multilingual skills

What achievement did the narrator accomplish within six months of learning English?

• Winning a short story competition

• Participating in a debate competition

• Becoming a class representative

• Scoring top marks in exams

How did the narrator's early experiences influence their future academic pursuits?

• They became a professional translator

• They developed an interest in literature

• They pursued a career in teaching

• They decided to study engineering