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YOUR approach..philosophy on teaching English...
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Stain



Joined: 08 Jan 2014

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 5:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

trueblue wrote:
trueblue wrote:
(gotta be willing to learn, ya know).


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trueblue wrote:
As I mentioned some time ago, this is not my first time in Korea and I refuse to adopt the attitude that some here are projecting.


The projection of bitterness and negativity....

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These two ideas seem to contradict each other. But good luck with your learning.


I may need it...but I"m optimistic.


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trueblue wrote:
So...YOU can use that on YOUR EPIK application.

Oh, you meant that we could learn from you. Ok, I got it. Thanks...but, I do not wish to share my philosophy with you nor do I wish to read your ideas (unless I'm having trouble falling asleep


Go back and read what was written before.


There's too much asskissing on this site. This argument is a breath of fresh air.
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trueblue



Joined: 15 Jun 2014
Location: In between the lines

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 5:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Oh, you meant that we could learn from you. Ok, I got it. Thanks...but, I do not wish to share my philosophy with you nor do I wish to read your ideas (unless I'm having trouble falling asleep


Those are not my words.
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trueblue



Joined: 15 Jun 2014
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 5:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I see learning English, or any foreign language, is comparable to learning to play a musical instrument.

1. You have to know what you are reading.
2. You have to know what you are hearing.
3. You have to know how to process that information in your brain.
4. You have to be ready to communicate said information.
5. You have to know how to use your instrument
6. You have to practice.



I stand by with what I said...but, that is what works for me.
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isitts



Joined: 25 Dec 2008
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 5:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

trueblue wrote:
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Oh, you meant that we could learn from you. Ok, I got it. Thanks...but, I do not wish to share my philosophy with you nor do I wish to read your ideas (unless I'm having trouble falling asleep



That quote, was not from me.

Adjust fire on that.


Negative, Ghostrider. You've done a sloppy job with quotes. What you have quoted above are my words in response to what you wrote seven posts down on page one.
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Sesame



Joined: 16 Mar 2014

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

my philosophy? show up get paid.
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trueblue



Joined: 15 Jun 2014
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Oh, you meant that we could learn from you. Ok, I got it. Thanks...but, I do not wish to share my philosophy with you nor do I wish to read your ideas (unless I'm having trouble falling aslee


OK, fair enough. I do not make the highest effort to learn about how to utilize the quote options.

But, the quote above, was NOT of my own words.
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trueblue



Joined: 15 Jun 2014
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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my philosophy? show up get paid.


And if that is your purpose, than do the best you can.

No argument there.
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J Rock



Joined: 17 Jan 2009
Location: The center of the Earth, Suji

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lucas wrote:
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I see learning English, or any foreign language, is comparable to learning to play a musical instrument.


What? Fingering lots of small holes!

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1. You have to know what you are reading.
2. You have to know what you are hearing.
3. You have to know how to process that information in your brain.
4. You have to be ready to communicate said information.
5. You have to know how to use your instrument
6. You have to practice.


I think you're mildly Autistic.


LOl. The OP is making this too easy for people to rag on him. This is making me laugh.
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trueblue



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Really?

OK...well...music IS a language (and truly, the greatest of the arts...in my opinion).

And, it is comparable to learning another language.

But, please show me the error of my ways and I will consider what you have to say....truly.
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trueblue



Joined: 15 Jun 2014
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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What? Fingering lots of small holes!


What I really wanted to say, in response to that blundering, blabbing quote of a kindergarten student was...."Yes, such as your mother'.

BUT...I refrained.
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Worlder



Joined: 26 Feb 2013

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 7:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

[quote="Lucas"]
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I think you're mildly Autistic.


I actually loled.
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Lucas



Joined: 11 Sep 2012

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 3:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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What I really wanted to say, in response to that blundering, blabbing quote of a kindergarten student was...."Yes, such as your mother'.

BUT...I refrained.


Your mother taught you well.

It's a shame she gave you bad genes.
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isitts



Joined: 25 Dec 2008
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 4:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

trueblue wrote:
Quote:
Oh, you meant that we could learn from you. Ok, I got it. Thanks...but, I do not wish to share my philosophy with you nor do I wish to read your ideas (unless I'm having trouble falling aslee


OK, fair enough. I do not make the highest effort to learn about how to utilize the quote options.

But, the quote above, was NOT of my own words.


I already said as much. Those are my words…addressed to you. You left your quote out.

Here, I’ll walk you through it. You said this:
trueblue wrote:
So...YOU can use that on YOUR EPIK application.


Since your OP gave the impression you wanted to learn from us, when the above quote (following your short dissertation on music appreciation) indicated you meant for us to learn from you, I responded with this:
isitts wrote:
Oh, you meant that we could learn from you. Ok, I got it. Thanks...but, I do not wish to share my philosophy with you nor do I wish to read your ideas (unless I'm having trouble falling asleep).

See which quote’s yours and which one’s mine?
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isitts



Joined: 25 Dec 2008
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 4:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here’s how it looked when I originally posted (highlighted in blue to distinguish it from the rest of this post):


trueblue wrote:
So...YOU can use that on YOUR EPIK application.

Oh, you meant that we could learn from you. Ok, I got it. Thanks...but, I do not wish to share my philosophy with you nor do I wish to read your ideas (unless I'm having trouble falling asleep).



That’s pretty clear, too, isn’t it? See how what you said is nicely contained in that white box and how what I said is clearly outside that box?

But you quoted like this:
Quote:
trueblue wrote:
So...YOU can use that on YOUR EPIK application.

Oh, you meant that we could learn from you. Ok, I got it. Thanks...but, I do not wish to share my philosophy with you nor do I wish to read your ideas (unless I'm having trouble falling asleep


The quote functions on Dave’s are a bit complicated, but worth learning.
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jazzmaster



Joined: 30 Sep 2013

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No laughing at other students when they make a mistake.

English can be thought of as a puzzle, the pieces are sometimes interchangeable.

Mistakes are expected and are halfway to understanding.

With children stickers and candy is used initially but over time the focus should be on intrinsic motivation (a good teacher can help students develop these feelings).

Practice makes perfect and trying new things is encouraged.

Create a feedback system that tells the students how they did after each class.

Feedback should be honest but focused on building confidence and increasing motivation.
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