I would like to apologize also if I have offended
you Bartonfink. I am also not perfect but in a forum
like this, some people will really make mistakes in
grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. because this is
not a formal writing so they don't pay attention.
So, if someone here is so critical and judgemental,
I don't agree with them that's why in a way I'm on the
side of Geoffrey. But actually, I am very fair.
I'm always on the side of who is right.

I'm hurt with the bad comments about Filipinos because
I'm very patriotic to my country and I love my fellow
coutrymen.

And it is true that not all Filipino ESL teachers in China
are excellent in English but we are trying our best
to do our job. Just like me but I think I'm a good
teacher because I'm very conscientious and taught a
lot of things to my students. My degree is Business
Management and I'm teaching Business English so
I think I taught them not only English but many aspects
in Business. So, if people will say Filipinos are not
qualified to teach English because we are non-native
speakers, I would really be offended because it's not
true. We maybe not considered native speakers but
English is one of our official languages too.
We start studying English since we are 5 years old
and all our subjects are in English except our
National language. When I went to college all of my
subjects are in English so I think we can be
considered as close to native speakers.

As I said, I never encountered a Chinese or other
Foreign teachers underestimating/discriminating my
capability in person. So, I'm happy that they respect
my capability and my nationality.

Sad to say in this ESL Forum some people are racist
and very judgemental. I hope this forum will change and
become a place for ESL teachers to discuss useful things.

I hope we will all be friends.

GOD BLESS TO ALL OF US...