To want to do a language class while PILs are here?

[thewallisblue]

I do virtual language classes on a weekday evening. The new term is starting this week.

My PILs are coming to stay with us for three days. They haven't been for a while (because of Covid). When they're here I find them really intense - they need constant entertainment and attention. They're not content with just relaxing at home - we have a jam-packed itinerary for things to do with them.

My class is 1.5 hour long. My DH thinks I'm unreasonable for wanting to do the class, as they're not here for very long.

So, AIBU?

@standupsitdownturnaround

How much does the class cost? Let's say it's £100 for five lessons, to not attend one would be a waste of £20 and you'll fall behind, possibly making the other £80 a waste too.

It's in the way he communicates with them as well. For example

He needs to say: TheWallisBlue has her class at 18:00. Shall we go ahead and eat or are you happy to wait until 19:30

Not: I'm so sorry but Thewallisblue has this class she could skip it but then she might fall behind.

On what planet would you not honour a weekly commitment of 90 minutes for two grown ups who are staying 3 nights?

Ask him how long you're allowed to spend on the toilet or in the bath whilst they're there. You wouldn't want them to be offended....

Agree entirely. It's alllll in the phrasing. He needs to present it as a fait acompli too

Is he incapable of taking them out for a meal?

There shouldn't be an argument here - you are busy studying, and it is his responsibility to entertain his parents.

Thanks all! It's called Language for Fun (I'm doing Spanish, but they do different ones). Think it was about £150 for each term (there are three). Would recommend!

Here's the link:

languageforfun.org