I think that Ian's answer was a little strong, but I agree in principle to what he was trying to say (or what I think he was trying to say).

I believe to be an English teacher you should have *very* good English skills. King Lee's article had a fair amount of errors in, more than I would want from a teacher who is supposed to be setting an example.
To be fair, everyone makes typos, (even me ;-) ) but I don't think all those can be counted as typos, especially when some mistakes were repeated.

I don't care where you are from, or what colour you are, I am not racist, but you should be able to set a good example for your students.

I have a teacher here who's English is not up to scratch, and I can't give him any sort of advanced class as the students will pick up his errors! What sort of impression does that give? I have had to help him marking homework even! I don't have time for that (on an ongoing basis). His contract will likely not be renewed.

> King Lee. You wrote that you're an African. You're giving this
> braindeath-ian satisfaction with your reply. The idiot was looking
> for an answer from you to make you feel bad of who you are. Please
> note; the idiot doesn't say anything about all the other bunch of
> teachers making misspellings here.

> Lesson, never reply with words to an idiot, always punch it very hard
> in the mouth. Since this after all is the internet, let's hope this
> idiot drown this weekend with beer if it can afford any.

> You are OK King Lee. Just in case the idiot reply, ignore it.

> Alan M.