CanadianBacon Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Was just curious to hear some stories about peoples first day teaching english or with a particularly bad class... i imagine thiers some pretty good ones out thier! The reason im asking this is ive got my first english class in a few weeks ( albiet in canada not asia) and im definatly curious to see some peoples experiances the first class! Im confident and prepared, but nonetheless nervous as ######, so tips would also be welcomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarn Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Just relax and have fun. If you've prepared a good scripted Lesson Plan, you'll likely do fine... Practice and check the timing on your LP, too. Good luck By the way, a good teacher teaches a lot by example. Watch your spelling, punctuation, and grammar. In your posting here, I'd give you a D if you were my student, and if you were applying for a job with my school and your cover letter or resume' looked like that, you wouldn't get hired. Not a flame, just a pointed Reality Check, okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ijustwannateach Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 yup... and in Canada, one would think, they'll know pretty quickly if you're competent. Are you doing this as charity? Are you a native speaker? "Steven" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBacon Posted January 16, 2005 Author Share Posted January 16, 2005 ahaha yea i know class grammar is different than net grammar, i doubt ill have a class on the proper use of "lol" i do see your point though Yes im a native speaker, and this class is the first part of my practicum ( i think ill have about 6 classes ( all different levels ) in all by the end of it, with the option of doing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udon Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Make sure the 'ankle biters' see your big stick. (no pun intended) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrain Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 (edited) ahaha yea i know class grammar is different than net grammar, i doubt ill have a class on the proper use of "lol" blink.gif i do see your point thoughYes im a native speaker, and this class is the first part of my practicum ( i think ill have about 6 classes ( all different levels ) in all by the end of it, with the option of doing more. Feeling ill are you? My condolences to your students... Edited January 17, 2005 by brianbrain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBacon Posted January 18, 2005 Author Share Posted January 18, 2005 being a little harsh arent you? i doubt it was all sun and candy on your first class...at least im actually taking this seriously, which from the sounds of it, not many people in los are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluffer Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Oh dear, if you have lost your sense of humour then you arent going to cope that well in a class. Its the one thing you need to cope - a sense of humour and patience. Err, ok, there are two things you need - a sense of humour, maturity and patience. Umm, Ok three things - a sense of humour, maturity, adaptability and patience. Oh bugger, four things - a sense of humour, maturity, adaptability, common sense and patience. Ah shit - AMONGST the things you need are a sense of humour, maturity, adaptability, common sense, preperation and patience. and if you still dont get it, check your post spelling typo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodypaul Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Was just curious to hear some stories about peoples first day teaching english or with a particularly bad class...i imagine thiers some pretty good ones out thier! The reason im asking this is ive got my first english class in a few weeks ( albiet in canada not asia) and im definatly curious to see some peoples experiances the first class! Im confident and prepared, but nonetheless nervous as ######, so tips would also be welcomed. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Let's hope you are not teaching my kid English !! The above English is abysmal!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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