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Comment on Korea Teaching Visa Opens Up to Non-Native English Speakers

2010-03-15T21:05:55Z

This statement is a blatantly expressed feeling of animosity towards native English teachers, which is lurking in the hidden psyche of the 'expressor'. I am a non-native English teacher, and it will degrade my professional ethics if I ever happen to publish such views. Furthermore, is there any research done in Korea on good and bad native English teachers? I am surprised to see "1% good ones". If the information provided here (1%) is cited from some authentic source, shame on Korean way of teacher recruitment, but if it is just a person's hypothesized view resulted through national prejudice and bias, SHAME on the blog commentator. I wish I would teach in Korea and see what is true in fact.

Comment on Korea Teaching Visa Opens Up to Non-Native English Speakers

2010-03-15T18:19:50Z

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion... however, you are going to upset quite a few with that statement. Korea is a tough community to just 'backpack' through first of all. The visa requirements are tough enough to scare away most that are just passing by. Second, I know a lot of people that may have had bad experiences finding work, however... that dish washing bit is quite a stab...

What do you do for a living? Perhaps there are equal insults that we can dish to you. Or perhaps I can just say, open your eyes. People like you scare away the good teachers in Korea and make our job more difficult.

Comment on Korea Teaching Visa Opens Up to Non-Native English Speakers

2010-03-14T10:23:57Z

I think the only Native English teachers who come here are either backpackers or some loser who wouldn't get a dishwashing job back home. Yes there are some 1% good ones, but they are very very rare.

Comment on TEFLWatch Pulls the Plug on ESL Forums

2010-03-13T03:12:17Z

teflwatch is a joke. Look, get rid of all the cell phone crap and the christian crap. You want to inform people on teaching or cell phones. this site is part of the problem. Not a solution. shame on you jerk off!!

Comment on Japan: New Visa Regulations - Health Insurance Required

2010-03-10T09:25:27Z

With Japan being one of the most expensive countries in the world to visit, you'd be crazy to consider travelling there without adequate health insurance.

Comment on Japan: New Visa Regulations - Health Insurance Required

2010-03-10T07:05:16Z

I think you’re right – this will be troublesome in the changeover period, but eventually will be a positive move for foreign workers in general (as well as fairer to Japanese citizens paying taxes). It is a pity that schools don’t support their image in that way... but when enough flaunt the spirit of the regulations, the government will eventually change them.

Comment on Book Review: Teaching modern languages to young children

2010-03-09T23:57:08Z

Wow, this is an extremely detailed review! I really appreciate how much time you have spent on this. Thanks!

Comment on Japan: New Visa Regulations - Health Insurance Required

2010-03-09T06:16:56Z

Isn't it interesting that Japan is struggling with some of the same issues America is. So the national health care plan, while less expensive and easier to access, in inferior in quality. Of course.

Comment on Korea Teaching Visa Opens Up to Non-Native English Speakers

2010-02-27T10:28:15Z

Seems like a necessary change, and one that should not make an enormous impact on the quality of English being taught in South Korea. A bachelor's degree and a teaching license (as long as the degree is in English, not another discipline!) seem like a stringent enough requirement.

Comment on A Look Ahead for 2009: ESL Hotspots: Vietnam

2010-02-17T05:39:37Z

I second that, BE STRONG!! And I would never go to a place that you hear "it's getting better" ... Would you drink a beer that had that slogan? Would you not want a beer with a much more positive name? Yes, Korea has it's ups and downs. Yes, Korea has a name "It's not that bad" too. However, you must know why you are going to Korea and why you are staying there before you make any rash decisions. Once you make your choice, you must stick to your guns and be strong to keep to your reasons why you are there... or Korea will be just "getting better" or "not that bad." And do not let your school run you down and take control of your life.