Just because someone is a "native English speaker" doesn't mean they have perfect English. My English isn't perfect, and I've been using it for over 47 years. I don't know anyone with perfect written or spoken English. The best EFL teacher I have ever met is from Yugoslavia, she taught me how to teach EFL, and I thank her for it.
Just because someone has a degree, doesn't mean they are educated, most education starts after you leave school or college. You can not learn experience, you learn from it.
As a recruiter in Thailand, may I suggest that if you want native English speaking teachers you test their English prior to giving them a job offer.
> Many dont know how to teach English and are very defensive when
> students correct them. Don't get me wrong, I am a simple open minded
> Korean. Perhaps it's actually our fault for hiring them. No offence:
> Back home, how these teachers obtain a 4 year education degree from a
> well known university and a tesol certificated?
> Welcome any feedback, thank you!
> Sejun
> Recruitng manager for a Korean university.
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- Teachers I know in Korea -- Worldwide Education Services -- 2004-09-06
- Teachers I know in Korea -- Worldwide Education Services -- 2004-09-05
- Re: ESL Teachers I know in Korea -- Mike B. -- 2004-09-27