Fares and I decided met again for the tasty "Tea Time" at CIES. On this occasion, there were loads of treats, ranging from brownies to cookies and everything in between. As we sat down to eat our baked goods, I pulled out the sheet of American idioms. We reviewed about twenty, with some having my personal interpretation attached for clarification. Fares was most appreciative of my work.
In the competitive mood, I asked Fares if he wanted to play a game, specifically chess. He had no idea how to play, but was an eager student. I pulled out the board and explained each piece. In a way, this was a mini tutoring session because both oral/listening skills and vocabulary were built upon. After a comprehensive review of the game, we played our first match.
Needless to say, I won. The highlight was when Fares took one of my bishops. He made eating noises as if his piece was gobbling down mine. I found this to be especially hilarious. It was a joy to play with Fares, as he is quite the character.
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