I have 5 or 6 four hour classes per week. All with different students. My students represent an interesting cross section of the world. I firmly believe that each of them is entitled to have me know their name and for me to be able to pronounce their name correctly. First as to names: I have not been able to get individual pictures and names prior to the 1st class. I have taken entire class photos but it may be a few week before I am aware of exactly who may be in my classes. I do ask each student how to pronounce their name. I write the pronunciation of their name phonetically on my roster. If I ever goof they let me know with good humored laughter and I always apologize and try to do better. Often an individual student may have only one or two classes with me. I rarely forget a personality but names are getting difficult. My students have been very tolerant and supportive. They all are aware that English is my second language and that I have no first language. Additionally that I speak several languages but for some reason no one understands me. Humor aside I want to do better. I am nearly seventy but won't age as an excuse. I have read the various forums regarding student names and have obtained some good information. This is so important to me that I am asking for any and all additional information anyone one is willing to share. Thank you.