What do you love about teaching English?
I have been an ESOL teacher for 17 years and I have to admit these have been the happiest years of my life. But let me answer the question. Firstly I have to say that I absolutely adore my job and my students are my life. Working as an English teacher I have been blessed to teach students from so many countries- Bulgaria, Spain, Italy, China, Saudi Arabia, Japan to name but a few. Not only did I help them fall in love with English, but they also taught me about their culture and customs. Moreover, I learnt that a teacher should be a supportive and inspiring role model by all means. I laugh with my students, get nervous about their exam results, encourage them when it is hard and praise them for their success. But what do other ESOL teachers think on the subject?
Joanne Aronson, China I love seeing a student’ s face when they " get it ". I love listening to how they " think in English ". I do not look for perfection. I look for confidence. I teach in China. I tell my students " just communicate ". I could go on and on. I love teaching. Every time I teach, I also learn.
Bongjin Lee, South Korea
It is so exciting to teach students how to EXPRESS what they want to say in English.
Denitsa Stoeva, Bulgaria I work with students from 10 to 15 years old. I love teaching in English because of all small challenges I get every day. I love the time when my students find missing words in a text and their happy faces, eyes full with joy. I love the time when my deaf students started reading in English, it is not the best reading but it is their fist step. I love the time when they get the points from kahoot quiz. My students are my inspiration, my challenge and my happiness.
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