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mtone9317 · 10-08-2009, 01:26 PM

Fourth grade English class on Friday was usually included a spelling test. I felt it was a form of torture only relieved by morning recess.

Mister Fixit · 19-08-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BugginOut

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Originally Posted by nidhogg

Not being a grammar nazi here, and maybe one of the English language bods can set me straight, but, just in the spirit of curiosity, should that not be "Advice on teaching" rather than "Advise on Teaching"? (as well as the usage in the body of the post).

Slow day here mainly.

It's an imperative. He wants to be advised. He doesn't have advice.

And, yes, you're trying to be a grammar Nazi. Better luck next time.

You're both wrong! The Grammar chap and you.

It's a verb but it's not in the imperative.

Grammar Dick was confusing 'advice' (uncountable common noun) with 'advise' (verb).

Mister Fixit · 19-08-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nidhogg

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Originally Posted by BugginOut

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Originally Posted by nidhogg

Not being a grammar nazi here, and maybe one of the English language bods can set me straight, but, just in the spirit of curiosity, should that not be "Advice on teaching" rather than "Advise on Teaching"? (as well as the usage in the body of the post).

Slow day here mainly.

It's an imperative. He wants to be advised. He doesn't have advice.

And, yes, you're trying to be a grammar Nazi. Better luck next time.

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Disagree. The post was soliciting information, not giving it.

In which case he's correct and asking someone to advise (verb) him, and you are wrong.

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As to the grammar nazi bit, well, its always nice to see if all those "English teachers" and wannabe "English teachers" can cut the mustard. In this case clearly not.

Mirror, mirror ...

nidhogg · 19-08-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Fixit

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Disagree. The post was soliciting information, not giving it.

In which case he's correct and asking someone to advise (verb) him, and you are wrong.

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As to the grammar nazi bit, well, its always nice to see if all those "English teachers" and wannabe "English teachers" can cut the mustard. In this case clearly not.

Mirror, mirror ...

I am not an English teacher mate. Bet you are though.

Mister Fixit · 19-08-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mikehunt

Summary.
If your Irish accent is strong, please do not teach Thai students.

Quite true.

My first ever private student tod me she had a 'sore trote',meaning 'throat'. When I corrected her pronuncation she got quite uppity and said her teacher at some Catholic Uni had made them sit in class and repeat 'trote' for throat for a whole lesson so it must be right.

I had to explain the idiosyncracies of the Irish accent to her, and the huge amusement of most other native English speakers at those who speak it.

Mister Fixit · 19-08-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nidhogg

I am not an English teacher mate.

That much was obvious as soon as you posted. Not much of an intellect either, it would seem.

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Bet you are though.

Whatever gave you that idea?

The fact that you seem to be semi-literate, but I know what I'm talking about?

nidhogg · 19-08-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Fixit

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Originally Posted by nidhogg

I am not an English teacher mate.

That much was obvious as soon as you posted. Not much of an intellect either, it would seem.

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Bet you are though.

Whatever gave you that idea?

Your overbearing and pompous display of a modicum of information gives it away.

nidhogg · 19-08-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Fixit

My first ever private student tod me she had a 'sore trote',meaning 'throat'. When I corrected her pronuncation she got quite uppity and said her teacher at some Catholic Uni had made them sit in class and repeat 'trote' for throat for a whole lesson so it must be right.

I had to explain the idiosyncracies of the Irish accent to her, and the huge amusement of most other native English speakers at those who speak it.

Well well. Right on the money.

mtone9317 · 20-08-2009, 09:57 AM

Ah, the English language.
I taught music at a ghetto middle school in San Francisco, mostly blacks, a few Filipinos, and many Latinos. We had a BIG concert coming up with our Jazz Band at the Cow Palace, 2000 people attending.
One Filipino students asked me excitedly,
"When is our concert at the Cow Phalus?" Indeed.

kingwilly · 20-08-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by nidhogg

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Originally Posted by Mister Fixit

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Originally Posted by nidhogg

I am not an English teacher mate.

That much was obvious as soon as you posted. Not much of an intellect either, it would seem.

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Bet you are though.

Whatever gave you that idea?

Your overbearing and pompous display of a modicum of information gives it away.

yeah yeah, no kidding!

Spitfire · 20-08-2009, 11:22 AM

For the OP, if you're serious about coming to Thailand to teach/live and want to earn a decent salary then earlier posters are correct when they mention about international schools being the way to go. If you have a degree in law then you should be fine but you will also find that most places want a TEFL or CELTA (CELTA is given more credit internationally though) as well as a degree, certainly the better establishments.

Many international schools or someplace like the British Council in Bangkok would like you to have a DELTA qualification and this would ensure a very decent salary in most places. Just Google them and all will be revealed. If you wander out into the provinces then the salary opportunities become more restricted than in the major cities.

Good luck!

elche · 12-11-2009, 06:58 AM

Mister Fixit:

I admire good writing, but your command of the English language is far from perfect. Proofread your work before hitting post, and show a little humility.

Mister Fixit · 12-11-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by elche

Mister Fixit:

I admire good writing, but your command of the English language is far from perfect. Proofread your work before hitting post, and show a little humility.

Show me where I was wrong in my proof-reading (apart from the missing 'i' in 'pronunciation', which was a typo - even I make them at times), please do, and demonstrate just where my command of the English language was incorrect, oh hubris-laden one.

As to showing humility, take a look in the mirror first.

Mister Fixit · 12-11-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by elche

Mister Fixit:

I admire good writing, but your command of the English language is far from perfect. Proofread your work before hitting post, and show a little humility.

As above ...

The fact that you seem to be semi-literate, but I know what I'm talking about?

elche · 13-11-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister Fixit

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Originally Posted by elche

Mister Fixit:

I admire good writing, but your command of the English language is far from perfect. Proofread your work before hitting post, and show a little humility.

As above ...

The fact that you seem to be semi-literate, but I know what I'm talking about?

I don't think you would know it, if it hit you in the face.

mtone9317 · 13-11-2009, 03:30 PM

Now to speak 'strane"
What is the first letter of the English alphabet? It's "A"
pronounced ah ee as in Mate. Just joking.

Mister Fixit · 13-11-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by elche

I don't think you would know it, if it hit you in the face.

Given your lack of interpersonal skills, I suspect that's happened to you rather a lot. And quite rightly so.

BTW, no comma is really required after 'it'. Retard.

Further

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Show me where I was wrong ... and demonstrate just where my command of the English language was incorrect, oh hubris-laden one.

Care to put your money where your (big) mouth is?

Mister Fixit · 13-11-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mtone9317

Now to speak 'strane"
What is the first letter of the English alphabet? It's "A"
pronounced ah ee as in Mate. Just joking.

Don't you mean 'Strine'? As in 'gud-eye, mite'?

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10-08-2009, 01:26 PM	#41 (permalink)
mtone9317 Korat Last Online: Yesterday 04:34 PM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chiang Mai Posts: 133	Fourth grade English class on Friday was usually included a spelling test. I felt it was a form of torture only relieved by morning recess.

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mtone9317 Korat Last Online: Yesterday 04:34 PM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chiang Mai Posts: 133	Ah, the English language. I taught music at a ghetto middle school in San Francisco, mostly blacks, a few Filipinos, and many Latinos. We had a BIG concert coming up with our Jazz Band at the Cow Palace, 2000 people attending. One Filipino students asked me excitedly, "When is our concert at the Cow Phalus?" Indeed.

20-08-2009, 11:22 AM	#51 (permalink)
Spitfire Petchabun Last Online: 11-11-2009 08:57 AM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Thailand Posts: 170	For the OP, if you're serious about coming to Thailand to teach/live and want to earn a decent salary then earlier posters are correct when they mention about international schools being the way to go. If you have a degree in law then you should be fine but you will also find that most places want a TEFL or CELTA (CELTA is given more credit internationally though) as well as a degree, certainly the better establishments. Many international schools or someplace like the British Council in Bangkok would like you to have a DELTA qualification and this would ensure a very decent salary in most places. Just Google them and all will be revealed. If you wander out into the provinces then the salary opportunities become more restricted than in the major cities. Good luck!

12-11-2009, 06:58 AM	#52 (permalink)
elche Hua Hin Last Online: 19-11-2009 07:42 AM Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 17	Mister Fixit: I admire good writing, but your command of the English language is far from perfect. Proofread your work before hitting post, and show a little humility.

13-11-2009, 03:30 PM	#56 (permalink)
mtone9317 Korat Last Online: Yesterday 04:34 PM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chiang Mai Posts: 133	Now to speak 'strane" What is the first letter of the English alphabet? It's "A" pronounced ah ee as in Mate. Just joking.

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