Can I ask you a question?

Before my English class started this morning at the university, one of the monks raised his hand and asked "Can I ask you a question?" 



"Yes, you can ask me a question."


"When you were young, did you have a plan for your life?"  The question caught me off guard a little, but also gave me an idea of at least one monk's English level.  A big part of this class is providing the monks with an opportunity to hear me speaking English, as well as providing them with an opportunity to speak English.  A Q & A session is a great way to provide both!