So he decided to teach me (even though he was mainly motivated by the easy win against me).
Schools in Ulaanbaatar are starting again this week after a month-long break that started in late December for New Year. Each year, public and private schools take a month-long break around this time to celebrate the New Year and get time to travel to the countryside. This is a much needed break during the coldest time of the year, when temperatures can reach as low as -40 Fahrenheit.