⌛ DOCSiShQACNMN - Teaching English in the Philippines

Wow. You're good! Won't you consider teaching at Silliman's elementary or high school classes? English is best learned at these levels, preferably at the elementary level.

 

The fun of English

One must remember that English is a mixture of Greek, Latin, French, American Indian and probably a dozen others mixed in. The good thing is, we that use English as a primary or sole language can butcher it up better than anyone.

Their always refers to a person or people. There always refers to a place or thing. I can say move Teacher's car over by the garage. I could also say (indicate by pointing)...move their car over there.

The state of Vermont means in French...green mountain. Less than 100 km southeast is Webster Lake located in Massachuetts. That is much easier to remember, spell or pronunciate the original Indian name...Lake Chaubunagungamaug. NO, I cannot pronounce it. (I also think this is the short spelling).

Rules of the language..."I before E, except after C."......OK, but there are many words that which do not follow the rule...so why have the rule to begin with?

Obviousely to confuse other people.

I can visualize Beethoven jumping up and down screaming to the orchestra "Crescendo !!!!"....NO not their Crescendo ...MY Crescendo.

Oh Oh, isn't Crescendo Italian?

The movie "Windtalkers" is a true story of American Navajo indians fighting in the Pacific theatre during WWII. The use of their native language saved countless lives. Good action movie to watch.

Yes, we must now define as NATIVE American Indian so as not to be misunderstood with an American (India) Indian.

And the list goes on.

 

Both my daughters were educated in Cebu. They speak better English than most of the people where they live in N.E. Tennessee. There is a big difference in the schools here. Try to talk to the instructor who will be teaching you children English. In two minutes you should know if she is competent. If you have really little ones try to hire a yaya who speaks English fairly well and insist that she use it with the children. They will learn the local dialect outside. Opinions differ on this but I am convinced that the earlier a child is exposed to the language the more successful they will be.
Kenny

 

Teacher -
Excellent explanation. I violate the "rules" consistently.
Perhaps we should just return to Latin as the "global" language. I believe a large part of the problem in many schools for youth is the parents failure to take an active role leaving teachers as the only source of education. Kudos to Rhoody and any parent for being involved.

 

Here's a fun one:
"Awww debate" - Condescending as would be spoken to a child, "Awww...isn't he cute? He wants to debate."

"Ahhh debate" - In anticipation of, or realization of satisfaction. "Ahhh..I enjoy a good debate."

Jus messin wid ya bro.

 

Its just the way it is generally koreans english knowledge of grammar and written english skills are great although their actual conversation skills are totally (for lack of better words) Messed up. On the contrary pinoys can converse quite well for the average schooled local,but the written form and grammar skills are are also for lack of better or politically correct words less than desirable. I taught english at all levels for more than 10 years in korea. But that is another story in itself

 

so what does "DOCSiShQACNMN" stand for? is she studying in silliman?

 

pretty funny teacher you think English grammar is complicated in a thread posted by a German, give me English grammar over German any day of the week (well I do suck in all grammar but that is not the point)

that example Roody posted should have somebody fired or shot

 

Start teaching chilren English in Kindergarten.

Yes, Parents should be more involved. AntiX I apologize about being a little Condescending toward you. I think you are a very intelligent person and I agree with many of your views or post's.

being an English teacher in Asia you must be part businessman and part teacher which doesn't always mix well. I have had to do things to keep students for the business that as a teacher I would never do. but I'm sure that Bikerdave will understand what I talking about..:D

Sorry about the type O in the title...I think faster than I type.

 

Sorry about the type O in the title...I think faster than I type.[/QUOTE]

Oh a typo and here I was thinkin you was from de south