I asked the thirty-six third year students at my Beautiful Mountain School. Here is what they had to say:
I think it`s better if there is an ALT (if it`s Melissa).
ALTs are interesting! They keep the conversation flowing! I enjoyed it!
It`s better if there is an ALT. The lessons are easier to understand (with the ALT).
It is incredibly necessary, because we play games and learn about the ALT's country.
I think it is necessary. We can remember foreigner's pronunciation and speak at ease with the ALT.
Yes! The ALT is interesting (funny). I think using English and associating with foreigners is important.
I think it is very important because we can learn about the ALT"s country and culture (we can hear about celebrities and many different things that we don`t know about).
When an ALT is here, it is easy to study.
I think it is necessary. It is more interesting and fun when they are here.
There are many sounds (in English) that are diffcult for Japanese people to pronounce, so I think it is necessary to have an American or someone like that (a foreigner) in class.
