What are the funniest moments in your ESL teaching stories?

Well, there are horror stories about cultural misunderstandings. For instance, the teaching style that might work well in Western countries could be completely misinterpreted in Korea. Teachers might be too direct or casual in their teaching approach according to the local standards, and this can lead to conflicts with students or parents. Also, some teachers have horror stories about the long working hours. They might be expected to work extra hours without proper compensation, like staying late to help students with exams or prepare teaching materials.

Teaching ESL through stories promotes better language retention. Because the language is presented in a narrative form, students are more likely to recall the words and phrases. They can relate the language to the events and characters in the story, and this connection aids in long - term memory of the language.

In Stellaris, there are often funny species traits. For example, I once encountered a species that had the trait of being extremely clumsy. Their ships would constantly bump into each other in their own fleets. And during a joint operation with an allied empire, they accidentally fired on their own allies because they misread the battle orders. It was chaos but also very funny. Also, there was a time when a pre - ftl civilization in my game sent a 'spacecraft' made of cardboard and tinfoil into space, thinking they were exploring the cosmos.

One common theme is miscommunication. For example, the teacher may use a term or concept that is easily misunderstood by students due to cultural or language differences.

One effective method is to choose stories that are relevant to the students' interests. For example, if they like sports, use a story about an athlete. This grabs their attention. Another is to use pictures or props related to the story. It helps visual learners better understand the plot and new vocabulary.

Stories are great for teaching ESL because they are memorable. Students are more likely to remember new words and grammar when they are part of an interesting story. Also, stories can introduce cultural elements, which is important for language learning. For instance, a folktale from an English - speaking country can teach about the local culture and values.

Firstly, do thorough research on the school before signing a contract. Check online reviews and talk to former teachers if possible. For example, on ESL teaching forums, there are often threads about different schools in Korea. Secondly, make sure the contract is very clear about salary, working hours, and living arrangements. If it's not, ask for clarifications. Thirdly, try to learn about the local culture and teaching norms as much as possible before starting to teach. This can prevent a lot of cultural misunderstandings.

One memorable moment from my teaching story was when a student finally grasped a very difficult concept after struggling for weeks. The look of accomplishment on their face was priceless.

One of the funniest moments in bmt stories is when trainees are learning to march in formation. Sometimes, someone will get the rhythm completely wrong and start marching out of step, causing chaos in the line. It's hilarious to watch.

Well, the funniest moment might be when trainees were practicing camouflage. One trainee used so much mud and leaves that he looked more like a walking bush than a hidden ranger. It was really hard not to laugh at his over - the - top attempt.