The problem is that most teachers don't take their English Corner responsibility seriously (although it is in their contract). As the university gets bigger so does the ego's of the new young foreign teachers. Having a fancy degree is not a substitute for life experience. Older teachers deserve respect. The university shouldn't care so much about entertaining young punks who don't even plan to stay very long. Some of us have been here for a long time and plan to stay for a long time too.

I get what you mean, although to be honest I don't take my English corners that seriously either (more in an effort to create a relaxed environment though, I still attend every time). I agree that some of the young guys are just cocky and need knocking back down to earth, even some of the older guys can seem like bitter, know-it-all, grumpy old gits. I have mentioned that hate the guys that wish to treat a teaching job like a one year long holiday.