Mind Your Language Season 1 Episode 11 A Point of Honor

In this episode of Mind Your Language, titled "A Point of Honor," Mr. Brown's class takes a different turn than usual. Instead of teaching them English vocabulary and grammar, he introduces them to the concept of honor and respect. This is after a heated conversation in the class where two students, Taro and Huang, almost got into a fight.

The concept of honor is not new to many of the students in the class, especially those from Asia and the Middle East. However, what they learn from Mr. Brown goes beyond what they know. As an English teacher who's seen many students from different parts of the world, he understands how honor can be lost in a second, and he's determined to impact this knowledge on his students.

Mr. Brown's initial lesson on honor centers on keeping one's word. He starts by asking each student to make a promise and instructs them to keep that promise for the next 24 hours. The students are hesitant, but Mr. Brown's persuasiveness wins them over.

As the class proceeds, the students try their best to keep their promises, but it's not easy. A few forget theirs while others break theirs intentionally. Mr. Brown is not surprised and urges them to be principled and keep their word no matter what.

Outside the class, the lesson on honor is put to the test. Taro, a Japanese student, and Huang, a Chinese student, find themselves in a situation where they both need to use the restroom urgently. There's only one restroom, and each of them feels that they have more right to use it. They exchange words, and before long, they're almost fighting. The situation is resolved when Taro offers to step aside, a gesture that Huang recognizes and appreciates.

Another student, Anna, also finds herself in a tricky situation. She had promised her friend Linda that they'd go shopping together. However, she remembers that her mother asked her to look after her younger siblings that day. She's at crossroads, and Mr. Brown's lessons on honor come in handy. She decides to keep her promise to her mother but also finds a way to fulfill her promise to Linda later.

Back in class, Mr. Brown teaches the students about the concept of honor in school and how it's crucial to maintaining a good reputation. He advises them to avoid bad behavior such as cheating, bullying, and fighting, as these actions can tarnish one's honor.

The episode concludes with a group discussion where the students share their experiences with keeping their promises in the last 24 hours. Most of them agree that it is not easy, and they have learned a valuable lesson about the importance of honoring one's word.

Overall, "A Point of Honor" is an interesting episode that teaches viewers about more than just language. The focus on honor and respect elevates the plot and makes the lesson more relevant to the real world. It's an episode that viewers will find engaging and enlightening.