Pedro123
Jan 27, 2013 23:22Blogs : Pedro123 commented on TeacherTONY 's blog Which English is to Follow? American or British, or Australian....?
Hello again! Many thanks for your reply. I'll be honest and admit that my main problem is that I have no degree or TEFL certification. I left school at 18 and have worked ever since. This makes it awkward when looking for alternatives in China. Putian is small enough for the government offices to accept an obviously ... Full Comment>>This comment has been deleted!
Pedro123
Jan 26, 2013 22:14Blogs : Pedro123 commented on TeacherTONY 's blog Which English is to Follow? American or British, or Australian....?
I had it good for a while. A nice school in quiet Putian. Classes of varying ages and ability. No complications with pay. No pressure to party and "bond." In my first year I had a Z visa and residency permit. All was good. My second year was much the same, except for one important detail. I couldn't get the ... Full Comment>>This comment has been deleted!
Pedro123
Jan 26, 2013 22:03Blogs : Pedro123 commented on TeacherTONY 's blog Which English is to Follow? American or British, or Australian....?
No problem, Tony. There are some of us that try and treat teaching English as a craft - and not as an easy year abroad. Full Comment>>This comment has been deleted!
Pedro123
Jan 26, 2013 03:25Blogs : Pedro123 commented on TeacherTONY 's blog Which English is to Follow? American or British, or Australian....?
Tony, Firstly, it's "prospective", and not "perspective." I think it matters not what accent a person has. All teachers of ESL should speak clearly at all times. Clarity of pronunciation is fundamental. If a teacher speaks clearly then the accent should not play too much a part in any proceedings. Your Canadian ... Full Comment>>This comment has been deleted!
Pedro123
