Sam
- 2004-06-09
Hi, I have been looking through the messages here, and I thought I would comment on yours.
I see many people here that are critical of typos (typographical errors) and spelling. English is a language of many exceptions to its own spelling rules. Anyone can simply open a word editor, or open a dictionary to check spelling. Grammar and pronunciation are more important.
Many non-native English speaker use good grammar (until it is corrupted by being with some native speakers), but pronunciation is difficult. I am a native English-speaking Caucasian teaching ESL on the side (part-time) and take pride in having better pronunciation than other native English speakers. I have many students from other classes come to me to ask questions, and tell me they simply cannot understand the other teachers. You need to be very articulate and clear.
Sam
Eli
- 2004-06-07
Dear Elena,
To become an English teacher demands time and effort. The result will be to write without basic mistakes, as the ones you have in your message. My advice would be the following: study English first, and then apply for a job. Good Luck, Eli
The thing is that I'm queit an experienced ESL teacher and I've got a nice job in my native country. Now I'd like to go working abroad. But as I can see most of the schools overseas do not except any teachers except native speakers. Is there any chance for me being non-native speaker to find a suitable teaching position in Europe or Asia?