A Hot ESL issue: Teacher of English or English Teacher
By XoyyoX
@XoyyoX (1055)
China
October 13, 2008 3:33am CST
Note: ESl:English as Second Language
If you are not a native English speaker, say do not come from UK, USA or any other English-speaking countries, but you are teaching some non-English speakers, like Chinese or Japanese, teaching them English as a subject, teach them spoken English, written English, and English/American culture, would you prefer being called "English Teacher" or a "Teacher of English", or do you have some other better ways?
2 responses
@consultrainer (4991)
• India
13 Oct 08
lots and loads of laughter. I am neutral on the subject. LOLS.
@chingbeem (910)
• Philippines
21 Oct 08
Xoy-it should be English Teacher...as in I am an English teacher...it will not mean that I am a teacher who comes from UK,as in =of english nationality.
I know you are just studying the English Language...the language can be confusing if you take it so literally. You would get mix up with the meanings behind each word...as soon as you get used to the Language and all...you will learn the accepted and the awkward forms of word agreements.
I have been an English Teacher for so long,and I am from the Philippines making me a Filipino,but I am not a Filipino teacher because I do not teach the Filipino Language...LOL.
