Student: I Am a Master of English...What?!?

@Shavkat (137215)

Philippines

March 6, 2021 12:08am CST

I am trying not to be grumpy due to a lack of sleep today. A professional male student was so full of himself. My patience too low because I am feeling so sleepy.

Me: Why do you like studying English? Student: I do not need to study it since I am a master of English. Me: Uhm, okay. I do not want to contradict him since it will be a long story. Besides the point, it can lead to a big argument. Even I cannot claim to be a master of this language. How do you manage a person who is full of herself or himself? Image Credit: usready.org

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@LadyDuck (458091)

• Switzerland

6 Mar 21

I do nothing, I just say, I am glad you are a master.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

6 Mar 21

I agree. If I can only say to him, I am a master of patience.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

@LadyDuck I will just feed his ego if I gave in to his claim. I just gave him the benefit of the doubt.

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@LadyDuck (458091)

• Switzerland

7 Mar 21

@Shavkat Why not... but he will not understand, he seems arrogant and full of himself.

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@aureategloom (8344)

• Bosnia And Herzegovina

6 Mar 21

i simply let them be. we're all different.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

6 Mar 21

I agree. If he does not need to learn the English language, it would be better not to book my classes online. Besides, he is just wasting his time and money. The mere fact is that he has lots of grammar mistakes and mispronounced words during the class this morning.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

@aureategloom Indeed. I just need his money.

Don't be worried. I am just ignoring this kind of behavior of s student.

@aureategloom (8344)

• Bosnia And Herzegovina

7 Mar 21

@Shavkat it's his time and money, let him be and just do your job as his tutor and don't stress about it haha

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@May2k8 (18079)

• Indonesia

6 Mar 21

It's up to them, when they don't understand a word they are usually embarrassed to ask.

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@May2k8 (18079)

• Indonesia

6 Mar 21

@Shavkat Oh, someone of my friend is like that he even says he can do everything.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

6 Mar 21

@May2k8 In real life, I tried my best to stay away from them.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

6 Mar 21

He is just being arrogant. Thinking than being a manager, he is Mr. All-knowing.

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@lady1993 (27225)

• Philippines

6 Mar 21

Why is he in your class if he is a master?

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

6 Mar 21

You said it right. He is just cheating himself. He is too defensive, too.

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@marlina (154166)

• Canada

6 Mar 21

Yes, excellent question

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@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

6 Mar 21

so why is he enrolled in an online English class in the first place if he is the master of English???

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

6 Mar 21

@rakski If I am full of energy, I will do it. I did this in my previous students who acted like this.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

6 Mar 21

You are on point. That's why I am just smiling without any words. If I am really not in the mood, I sometimes bombarded him or her with grammar mistakes and mispronounced words.

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@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

6 Mar 21

@Shavkat I would do that too if I were you just to prove a point

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@yoalldudes (35040)

• Philippines

6 Mar 21

We need to relax a bit becasuse we are on edge. Im proud of you you were able to control your temper. The restaurant we ordered in almost got to my nerves as well glad I kept it to myself.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

Speaking in a restaurant, we need to conceal our anger because they might do something to the food we ordered.

@yoalldudes (35040)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

@Shavkat So true.

@allen0187 (58444)

• Philippines

6 Mar 21

I just say, 'Yes, I agree.' End of story.

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@allen0187 (58444)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

6 Mar 21

I always say this if I cannot dig their egoistic behaviors.

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@prinzcy (32322)

• Malaysia

7 Mar 21

I would just smile and said nothing. He's the master, okay, fine then.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

This is the moment that I am laughing deep inside.

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@tech40 (23128)

• Philippines

6 Mar 21

Haha! Sometimes arguments ends with complains.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

You figured it out so soon.

It always comes to that point.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

@tech40 Sometimes I transformed into a clown.

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@tech40 (23128)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

@Shavkat Indeed, because of it I learned to say "Okay" with a smile and move to the next slide haha!

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@DaddyEvil (137145)

• United States

6 Mar 21

I'm not as nice as you. I would start pointing out every mistake he's ever made. *shrug* I probably would be fired the next day, though.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

I need to build a rapport with the new student first. Then, he or she will be bombarded with their flaws in using the English language. It usually happens for the next classes with me.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

@DaddyEvil Thanks. I can handle him if he booked again my classes in the future.

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@DaddyEvil (137145)

• United States

7 Mar 21

@Shavkat I see. Have fun then.

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@Lucky15 (37346)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

I just keep my mouth shut. It is very tiring to argue with that kind of person, lol

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

Indeed. It will be a long discussion when it happens. I just ignore it and say yes to all what he will say.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

10 Mar 21

@Lucky15 I agree. Well, I just continue the lesson and let him focus on it.

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@Lucky15 (37346)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

@Shavkat i'd rather spent my energy to something worth it

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@thelme55 (76476)

• Germany

6 Mar 21

I would say, good for you that you are already a master in English language.

I would say it in a sarcastic way.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

I had encountered some students like him before. Good thing that I am not in the mood to argue.

Sarcastically, I will just say why did you book my class.

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@freelancermariagrace (27219)

• Philippines

6 Mar 21

I'd just ignore the person.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

6 Mar 21

Indeed. I ignored and did not entertain his claim.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Mar 21

That is funny, a master of English. I am sure you hear so many stories every day.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

You are right. I always encountered students who are so strange with their words.

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@allknowing (130066)

• India

6 Mar 21

The immediate reaction perhaps would be asking the guy then why he is there but I suppose as you say that would lead to further arguments (lol)

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

That's a good point. He is really defensive with his weaknesses in life. I do not need to argue with him yesterday.

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@Rashnag (30598)

• Surat, India

7 Mar 21

Lol it's a difficult task. Cudos to you for managing such students. Take care

@Janet357 (75656)

•

6 Mar 21

I go with the flow afterall I wont earn from correcting him

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

I agree. I have a woman student who argued with me before. She does not need to be corrected. So I just listen to her when talking in every class. It is a good thing because I am not going to give more feedback on her performance.

@rhuenz (10646)

•

6 Mar 21

Different behaviors to deal with.. Well i am not that patient..but being a teacher you really need to hold the temper..and stretch your patience

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

7 Mar 21

Some of my friends salute me for being so patient with this kind of student. I just take it as a compliment.

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