【電腦遊戲的傀儡】(English writing below)
Puppet of Computer Games
那天下午,我花了三個小時在一個客人的家看風水,一方面也是要多點時間向他們說佛法,因為我為他們的家運擔憂。
我在那裡的三個小時,客人的青少年兒子也幾乎把自己關在房間裡三個小時玩電動。
客人說,他整個假期都是這樣過的。
為何客人會允許孩子這麼做,真是讓我百思莫解。
這裡溫馨提醒大家:
當一個房間的某種風水和某種孩子的八字配在一起時,會造成孩子要玩電動的欲望無法制止。
這就是為什麼了解孩子的八字,只不過是孩子的改運的一部份。居家風水在打造孩子的未來和發揮她他自身的潛能,有著舉足輕重的影響,因為它能夠彌補或惡化一個孩子八字上的不足。
還有⋯⋯
在佛教五戒中,排名第一的戒就是不殺生。
這戒若犯,其罪報是最嚴重的。
玩殺生的電腦遊戲,猶如犯了殺生戒。
當遊戲玩家動了那個心念要殺時,他的身和意已造了殺業。
佛法也告訴我們過度沈迷電腦遊戲,而沒在真實世界裡做出任何貢獻,都會投胎做螞蟻🐜🐜🐜。
因為他們並沒有珍惜做人的福份,去做有用的事情。所以,輪迴做勤勞的螞蟻是讓他們更有貢獻,彌補之前荒廢的人生。
越小隻的動物,業障是越重的,因此越難重得人身,聽聞佛法,而免受被人宰殺或死於非命的命運。
有些人說,玩電動也能有大事業。
拜託,不要自欺欺人,那也要看你孩子有沒有這個命。不是所有的人都能從電動賺錢,沒燒錢就已經偷笑了。
同樣的理由,就算我們讀萬卷書,也不見得就一定有好的文筆,更別說些什麼國際暢銷小說。電動打得再厲害,和能夠以電動謀生,需要的是兩種不一樣的技能、心態和運勢。
就好像那些網路行銷的大亨,我曾花一些時間去研究他們的八字、面相和個人歷史。除了他們自身的努力和耐力以外,他們的成功始終離不開他們八字的伏藏。
愛一個孩子,不代表你就應該讓他揮霍自己的福份。
要不然,他長大後,福份就會所剩無幾。這也是為什麼有的孩子童年很美滿,成人後卻很辛苦。
我奉勸各位爸爸媽媽們:
你當然有權可以以你的金錢來溺愛你的孩子。
今時今日的父母,都會有些許害怕孩子會叛逆,會疏遠他們,或更糟糕的就是,從他們的臥房窗口來個「真人跳傘」,讓父母深深譴責自己。
但是,盲目地用物質來展示我們對孩子的愛,無法為他們買來一個更好的人生前程。
好命,始終得從父母去教導孩子如何在幼年時就去播善的種子。如此一來,在孩子內心的系統裡,就會很自自然然地去做,如同我們每天早上自動會刷牙一樣。
問題是⋯⋯⋯當父母拒絕學習如何改善自己的人生時,無論什麼藉口,那孩子也有樣學樣,便自然無法跳出這家族的命運DNA。
因為從來沒有人告訴過這孩子,原來命是可以這樣改過來的。
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The other afternoon, I spent 3 hours at a client’s home for a Feng Shui audit and also to speak the Dharma to the family, for I worried over their declining family luck.
For the 3 hours I was there, the teenage son spent almost all of it in his room, with the door closed, playing computer games.
I was told that was how he spent almost the entire school holidays.
It was strange to me that his parents would allow him to be like that.
Here’s a gentle reminder from me.
When a bedroom of a certain Feng Shui is matched with a child of a certain Bazi, the urge to play computer games will be irrepressible.
This is why understanding a child’s Bazi is just one part of the Destiny equation. The home Feng Shui plays a pivotal role in shaping the child’s potential and future too, for it can make up/worsen for what the child lacks in his/her Bazi.
Another thing is...
In the 5 Buddhist precepts, the number one precept is Abstain from Killing 不殺生.
This carries the heaviest sin.
Playing computer games that involves a lot of killing is akin to committing the sins of killing.
When the person who plays the game gets emotionally involved in the killing, his body and mind will have committed killing.
The Dharma also states that excessive playing of computer games with no contribution in the real world, will lead to one to being reincarnated as ants 🐜🐜🐜.
Reason being, they did not do useful things when they had the good fortune to be humans. So as ants, they are forced to be more diligent (and sociable).
The smaller an animal is, the heavier their negative karma is, hence the harder it is to be born again as humans to hear the Dharma and not get killed as animals.
Some people say that hey, playing computer games can also lead to big careers.
I say, don’t kid yourself. That only applies to some Bazi, not ALL Bazi.
It’s the same reason why not all of us can write very well even if we read a lot, much less write an international bestseller. Playing a computer game well and making a business to profit from it call for two different skillsets, mind capacities and naturally, different sets of luck.
Like those big guys in the internet marketing arena, I once spent some time to study their Bazi, facial features and personal history. Apart from their personal diligence and perseverance, it still boils down to the makings of their Bazi that lead to their success.
Loving a child doesn’t mean allowing him to squander his good fortune.
Otherwise, his good fortune may have run thin by the time he grows up. And that is one reason why some young adults have a sweet childhood but a rocky adulthood.
My advice to all parents: Sure, you can smother your child with everything that your money can afford.
In this age and time, we are all somewhat afraid that our child will rebel against us, distant themselves from us or worse, do a free-fall skydive from their bedroom window, leaving the parents in deep remorse.
But at the end of the day, plain loving our children with materialism will not buy them a better Destiny.
The seeds to a better fortune always lie in teaching your children how to sow the seeds when they are young, so that in their O.S., they will do it by default. Just like how we would automatically brush our teeth every morning.
The problem is...when the parents refuse to learn how to better their lives, with whatever excuse, then of course, by the theory of monkey see monkey do, it is rare that the child will be able to jump out of the Destiny DNA.
Because nobody teaches the child how it is possible.
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【教書育人,立德樹人】(English writing below)
「李老師,怎麼我看妳都不會發火的?看來我要跟妳修行,學學妳的耐性!」
上星期,一位同事突然冒出這句可愛的話語。
我教書不知不覺已有十一年, 教了至少兩百多個學生。教導小朋友和我的客人,其實沒什麼分別,一樣都是迷糊,一樣需要一位老馬識途的老師來引導,有些小孩其實比大人還懂事。在這引導過程中,我嚴厲時,客人、孩子是否能受教,就看他們對我的信任和自身的學習態度了。
身為老師,臨場反應和懂得變通是很重要的,而我自己對這三項事也很堅持:
一、我不稱讚學生的外表
有些父母會把幼小的女兒打扮得很漂亮,頭髮綁得美美,每星期穿著不一樣的蓬蓬公主裙,頭上還戴著一個小皇冠來上課。但穿得再美麗,我絕不對她們說:「哇!可愛啊!漂亮啊!美麗啊!」
課室不是選美的舞台。我不想學生們的心靈建立在外表上,內心卻是空洞的。沒有被李老師稱讚漂亮的孩子,心裡會怎麼想呢?以後她們也要打扮漂亮來上課嗎?父母若沒這經濟能力呢?
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某小一生喜歡打扮清涼,總穿著牛仔熱褲和無袖露臍裝。她向我喊冷,被我狠狠地訓:「妳來上課,妳知道課室有冷氣,為什麼妳沒有穿好來或帶外套?妳看老師也沒穿妳那樣的衣服,妳的朋友也沒有。每個星期老師在講課,妳冷到分心,又一直打斷老師的課喊冷。那妳告訴老師,這是妳的問題還是李老師的問題?」
她默默地說:「我的問題。」
「是妳的問題,妳就自己去解決,不要把妳的問題推給老師,妳這樣是很自私的。」
那天下課,我提醒她母親讓孩子帶外套上課。她母親得知後,就說:「哎呀,她啦,每次都要穿成那樣,說那樣才美!」
「媽媽,孩子不懂,需要家長的提醒。我已告訴孩子了,請媽媽協助。」
那也是那小女孩在我課堂上,最後一次喊冷了。
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那天是新學年的第一堂課。
這小孩躲在課室門外,無論媽媽怎麼勸和哄,她都一直哇哇大哭,不肯踏進課室。所有的孩子都已就座,唯獨她。我看著她那嬌小的身影,心想要上課了,總得想個辦法。
我走到門外,伸出我的手,說:「下午好,我是李老師。妳可以告訴我妳叫什麼名字嗎?」
孩子一把鼻涕,一把淚地說出自己的名字。我便驚呼:「XX,哇!妳知道嗎?妳的頭髮好漂亮啊!卷卷蓬蓬的!李老師好喜歡啊!是媽媽幫妳梳頭嗎?還是妳自己梳?」
就這樣,一問一答中,我慢慢地把孩子牽進課室了。那是我第一次,也是最後一次稱讚她的外表。我是真心覺得她的自然捲髮很漂亮。據聞,這孩子到別班補課時,還是會哭得唏哩哇啦,唯獨來我班。她自己也說不上為什麼。我想,也算是我們師生間的一種五行的緣份。
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二、我注重孩子的禮儀
某次有位同事說,助我的課是一種享受,因為學生的秩序好,功課也好。
我要求孩子進到課室,要向老師打招呼 (很多都不會),上課時不許講話,也不準以英語和同學溝通,交上作業,要放整齊。要上廁所,要先站好才問老師:「李老師,請問我可以上廁所嗎?」而不是一邊拉著褲子,一邊嚷嚷:「我要去廁所!」
禮貌,是最容易行的善,也是我們人類最初學的善。
在這方面,我很有原則。同事問我,為什麼注重學生們的體統和禮貌?
我說,這才能製造一個好的學習環境,對老師來說,教書愉快,對小朋友來說,學習也愉快。懂得說謝謝,懂得說對不起,懂得謙讓,可以促進人與人之間的關係。將來他們長大後,我希望他們好的禮貌,能為他們贏來好的人緣,工作起來,很多事情會比較順利。
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三、我對能力強孩子的要求
每一個班上,都會有些小朋友天資聰穎,一教就會。完成功課彷彿電光石火般的速度。
問題是,年紀小小就比同學們卓越時,會忽略了互相幫助的重要。
有一次,一位已完成功課的學生被我安排去協助班上較弱的同學。她教到一半時,發出很不耐煩的聲音,馬上被我喝止。
「妳也會有做錯功課,或不會做功課的時候,李老師每一次都教妳,有沒有這樣地喊過妳?」
她扁著嘴搖搖頭。
「那妳為什麼沒有學習老師教導的態度,去幫助妳的同學?」
她說不出話。
「妳很聰明,老師很開心,妳的學習能力很強,但老師希望妳的聰明不只是為自己,也能夠去幫助比妳慢的朋友,就好像老師用我們的聰明來幫助你們,大家一起進步,這樣的聰明才是最厲害的。」
天賜於你大能力,你就要學會擔當比較大的責任,種下善因,將來依舊有這因緣能有大智慧。
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這十多年來,教了兩百多個學生,遇到很多不同類型的父母和莘莘學子。我當然也曾被一些孩子推倒,抓傷,甚至大聲吼叫,也曾親眼看到同事被學生用鉛筆挫傷手掌,鮮血淋漓,嚇得我在那兒大呼小叫。
很多父母有空生,沒空教,沒能力教,這是事實。我無法用我的玄學本領來改善他們的家庭問題,雖難免有遺憾,但在四面牆的課室裡,我盡我教書的能力,幫助家長們培育他們的孩子。
無論是客人還是小朋友,在我心中,從來都沒有壞學生,只是我還沒找到最適合的教導方法而已。
今年我遇到很多很棒的老師,都很努力地貢獻給小朋友。感恩有她們的陪伴,也很感謝父母們這一年裡送給我的禮物。
我們都是人類靈魂的工程師,大家再接再厲,一定能賦予孩子們一個非常健康的生命成長過程,讓他們擁有既美好又有意義的回憶。
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"Teacher Lee, why do you never get angry? I must learn spiritual cultivation from you to learn your patience!"
Last week, a colleague adorably said that to me out of the blue.
I have been teaching for 11 years unknowingly. Teaching my clients and young children are not very different. Both are equally clueless, both need the guidance of an experienced teacher. Some children also turn out to be more sensible than adults. In this process of guiding, when I am strict, whether the clients or students can accept the teachings, will depend on their trust in me and their personal learning attitude.
As a teacher, adaptability and spontaneous reaction are very critical. And these are the three matters that I am very principled in:
1) I do not praise the outer appearance of my students.
Many parents will doll up their daughters for class. Some little girls will come with fanciful braids and in different princess frocks every week. There are some who even wear a sparkling tiara. No matter how prettily dressed they are, I never exclaim at them, "Wow, how cute! How pretty! How beautiful!"
A classroom is not a stage for a beauty pageant. I do not wish for the young children to build a strong mindset based on external appearances, and have an empty heart. For the children who do not get praised on their appearances by me, what would they be thinking? What if they too wish to dress up next time? What is going to happen if their parents do not have the financial ability to support their vanity?
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One P1 girl liked to dress in denim shorts and sleeveless cropped tops. Very often, she would complain of coldness. Once I got very stern and told her, "You know that the classroom is air-conditioned. Why did you come to class without a jacket? You do not see me dressed like you, your classmates do not either. Every week, you would get so cold that you cannot focus in class and would interrupt me often with your complaints of coldness. Tell me, is this a problem you or Teacher Lee created?"
She replied quietly, "I created."
"Since you created this problem, then you have to solve it yourself. Do not push your problem to me. That is very selfish of you."
That day after class, I reminded her mother to pack a jacket for her. After knowing what happened, her mum said, "Aiyah, she lah, always want to dress like that, say like that then pretty."
"Madam, the kid does not realise that, so she needs the reminder from her parents. I have already spoken to her and I seek your assistance."
That was the last time the little girl ever complained of coldness in my class again.
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It was the first lesson of a new academic year.
This child hid beside the classroom door. Regardless how her mother advised or coaxed her, she cried non-stop, refusing to step inside the class. All the kids were already seated, sans for her. I looked at her minute figure, and looked at the clock. The class got to start soon. I had to think of a way.
I walked out of the classroom and stretched out my hand, "Good afternoon, I am Teacher Lee. Can you tell me your name?"
In between her blubbers of tears and mucus, the child told me her name. I exclaimed, "XX, wow! Do you know that your hair is very pretty? It's curly and bouncy! Teacher Lee likes it a lot! Did Mummy comb your hair for you, or did you do it yourself?"
Just like that, in our mini Q&A, I slowly led the child into the classroom. That was my first and last time complimenting on her looks. I sincerely do think she has really pretty natural curls. From what I heard, when this child goes for make-up lessons in other classes, she would still cry like a baby, except for my class. She couldn't tell me why either. I guess, this is an elemental affinity of our teacher-student bond.
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2) I value manners in my students
A colleague once told me that assisting me in my class was an enjoyment, as the class had good order and the children could do their work well.
I insist that children must greet the teachers when they enter the classroom (Many don't). They are not allowed to talk during lessons, and definitely not in English. When they submit their work, they have to do it neatly and not throw it onto the teachers. If they wish to go to the restroom, they must stand properly and ask, "Teacher Lee, may I go to the restroom?", and not grab on to their pants and yell, "Teacher, I want to go toilet!"
I am very principled on this, and my colleague asked why the extra emphasis on propriety and courtesy?
Courtesy is the very first form of kindness that we humans learn, and it remains as the easiest kind deed to do.
My reply was: so that we can create a conducive learning environment, that the teachers enjoy teaching in and the children revel learning in. Knowing how to say thank you, sorry and giving way can enhance inter-personal relationships. When these children grow up, my hope is that with their good manners, it pave the way for better relations with people, and life will be much easier for them at home and at work.
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3) I have expectations towards children of stronger abilities
In every class, there will be some children that are especially smart. They learn fast and finish homework at the speed of lightning. Problem is, when they are better than their peers at a young age, they do not always understand the concept of helping one another.
Once, I asked a student who had finished her work to help her weaker classmate. Halfway through, she made loud exasperation sounds and I immediately put a halt to her behaviour.
"There will be times when you do your homework wrongly or do not know how to do. And every time when I teach you, have I ever shouted at you?"
She pursed her lips and shook her head.
"Then why did you not learn my teaching attitude to help your classmates?"
She could not say a word.
"You are very smart and I am happy that you have strong learning ability. However, I hope you do not use your cleverness only for yourself, but also to help your friends who are slower than you. Just like how we teachers use our cleverness to help all of you, so that everyone can improve themselves together. Such cleverness is the most amazing kind."
When Heaven bestows great abilities onto you, you have to learn how to shoulder greater responsibility. As you plough these seeds of kindness, you then regain the affinity for great wisdom even in your next rebirths.
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Having taught 200+ students in over a decade, I have met many different types of parents and children. In this journey of teaching, I have had students who pushed me down with force, scratched me and bellowed at me. I once witnessed a fellow teacher, who had her palm stabbed by a student with a pencil. It was somewhat an accident, but still...
Many parents have the time to give birth to children, but do not have the time and ability to teach. That is a fact of reality. It is always with a slight regret that I cannot use my Metaphysics ability to help them manage their domestic issues, but within the four walls of a classroom, I do my best to help parents groom their children.
Be it my clients or these young children, in my heart, there is never a bad student. Sometimes, it is just that I have yet to find a teaching method that is most suitable for them.
This year, I met many great teachers who are working very hard to contribute to the children. I am thankful to have their help, and also thank you to the parents who have showered me with gifts this year.
We are all engineers of the human soul. Let's work hard so that we can give the children a very healthy growing up process, and that their childhood memories will be beautiful and meaningful.
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「世界為我開啟,讓你帶我遊歷」
世界上的語言有兩種——「無聲與有聲」。
無聲的語言,需要開啟心眼,用心感受傳遞,
有聲的語言,需要開啟想像,大膽努力練習。
做為一位外景主持人,我相信除了流暢的口條,更重要的是,用心去閱讀體會那藏在深邃眼裡、銀白髮髻、交織掌紋間的無聲語言。八年,兩千九百多個日子裡,我搜集了如繁星點點的故事與感動,閃閃亮晶晶地在我心中的小宇宙。默願著有那麼一天,我一定要站上世界的舞台,與大家分享這些亮光,分享台灣的美好。
我很感恩雖然沒有大紅大紫,但一路上滿滿是貴人與奇蹟。今年我接下了一個新節目,我將帶著五大洲12位外國朋友來認識台灣與客家文化,此時,有聲語言變得十二萬分重要,曾經短暫擔任過國小英文老師的我,用英語來表達並不陌生,但是要更精進絕對需要更有系統的學習,謝謝 TutorABC 為我開啟了新的學習大門,透過線上課程,我可以隨時隨地進入學習的情境中。
於是這天我來到美麗的北海岸邊,開始我的第一堂英文課,熱愛大自然的我,也能藉此忙裡偷閒,更重要的是,終於有這機會我能帶外國朋友看看台灣的美了!
Teacher Madison住在英國劍橋,透過螢幕鏡頭,我看見她教學的熱情與喜悅,我也藉著簡單的英文語句,跟她說此時我在這太平洋的寶島上,那海有多藍,那陽光的味緒多和煦,那礫石的觸感有多親膚,那男女老少有多熱情。
我選擇戶外活動的課程單元,課前TutorABC會先提供課程內容,讓我可以提早預習。上課過程中,Madison先帶我認識每個單字的解釋,再藉由生活經驗的分享,引導我自在地用英語來表達,最後的學習評鑑也順利地將我的學習進度完整紀錄!
我們說說笑笑,也用英文交換彼此眼前的美好景物,有幾度我眼眶紅紅,也許是橘紅夕陽映眼的關係吧,當她說起受教育的過程中,她一直都知道太平洋上有一個美麗的寶島,叫作「Formosa Taiwan」,而她也一直期待著有天能夠來台灣旅行,我們靜默了幾秒,同聲說——
So glad to meet you here today through
TutorABC!
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學習新的語言可以是一件很快樂的事,只要我們願意將多餘的思慮放一旁,找到童年時跟著大人牙牙學語的純真與熱情。TutorABC幫我們找回那份對於語言學習的動力,但是首先要打開你的心,用心感受,大膽學習吧!
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“You opened my door to the world, and accompanied me on this global journey”
There are two kinds of languages; one is conveyed by sound while the other one is utterly silent. The “silent” language is perceived by an observant and open heart. On the other hand, a language with sound requires a wild imagination and relentless training.
As an outdoor TV host, I believe that what matters, besides speaking eloquently, is to read between the lines and to be aware of the stories in our elder’s eyes, silver hair buns, and intertwined fingerprints. During the past 8 years of my career, I collected a plethora of anecdotes, and they are just like sparkling stars in my little universe. I hope someday I can stand in front of a big crowd and show everyone these stars, which represent the gifts of Taiwan.
I am eternally grateful for those heroes and miracles along the way, even if I didn’t make it big. This year, I am hosting a new TV program. I will introduce Taiwanese and Hakka culture to twelve foreign friends from five continents. Because of this, my language skills are crucial to the success of the program. I am familiar with communicating in English since I have been an elementary school English teacher. However, in order to reach a higher level of proficiency, I need to learn in a more systematic and organized way. Thanks to TutorABC, I found a new gateway to learning, and through their online courses, I can always start learning regardless of time and space.
So, one day I came to the gorgeous northern coast, and started my first English class. As a nature lover, I can also release my stress from work. Not to mention, I finally had the chance to introduce my foreign friends to the beauty of Taiwan and its natural scenery.
Ms. Madison, my teacher, lives in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Via the camera of her computer screen, I saw her joy and enthusiasm in teaching English. With a few simple English sentences and phrases, I described the sight of this gifted island on the Pacific Ocean: the azure sea, the blazing sun, the textured rocks, and the elated people.
I chose the course related to outdoor activities. Before class, TutorABC will provide me with course material for previewing. During class, Ms. Madison will introduce the definition of the words, and encourage me to use those words to share my stories and experiences. Before the class ends, a learning assessment will be conducted to record my current progress.
We chatted, laughed, and used English to share the breathtaking view in front of us. Occasionally, my eyes were slightly red, probably due to the orange sunset that projected onto my eyes. Ms. Madison talked about her school years, and how she always knew that there is a beautiful island named “Formosa Taiwan” on the Pacific Ocean. She always looked forward to visiting Taiwan. After a few seconds of silence, we said to each other simultaneously, “So glad to meet you here today through TutorABC!”
Learning a new language can be very joyful and rewarding, if we are willing to forget all the excessive concerns and recollect the pure enthusiasm of learning our mother tongue from adults when we were still children. TutorABC can help us find back that motivation for learning language, but first, we ask you to open your mind, observe with your heart, and learn without fear!
Photo Joseph Cheng Photography - Shape, no other
teaching english to adults 在 Humans Offshore Podcast離島人 Youtube 的最佳貼文
🔥離島人的受訪者僅限於台灣人嗎?
這週離島人邀請到在目前人在法國的英文專家:Debbie Flowers。
Debbie是英國人,擁有英國約克大學英語語言學學位。專注於幫助成年人強化英文語文能力。其實我們是在線上英語教學平台認識的,我是那個需要被幫助的學生。
在離島人節目上,我們邀請了很多到英國求學及尋找工作機會的人,但Debbie卻決定離開英格蘭,世界第九大島嶼,到法國生活與發展。
歡迎大家來聽聽這週的離島人播客節目,
來聽聽Debbie離開英國的原因,和她對英語語言學的心得。
This week, Humans Offshore Podcast invited Debbie Flowers.
Debbie graduated from York University, England and acquired a B.A. in English Language and Linguistics. She is devoted in helping adults improving their English skills.Debbie and I met online, she was the coach of an online English learning platform, and I was the one who needed help.
On the podcast, we have invited people who went to UK for better education and opportunities in life. But Debbie left England, the ninth largest island in the world, and is now enjoying her life in France.
Hope you enjoy this week’s Humans Offshore Podcast, this episode will be conducted in English.
Let's dig into the reason why Debbie left England, as well as her devotion in English Language.
0:00 Intro
3:05 On this podcast, we have invited many people who went to UK for opportunities, why did you leave England?
3:50 French and British doesn’t get along?
10:15 Reason behind traveling to 6 different countries
11:17 What’s Debbie’s impression of Taiwan?
14:53 Working with online English learning platform?
18:02 Threshold for teaching adults
25:19 When you decide to leave England, do your parents have any concern or they just let you do whatever you want to?
27:02 Do you have any plan on going back to England anytime soon?
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🎧離島人們的經驗交流播客平台
A podcast platform, shares experiences of those who are offshore.
🏠 離島人官網 | https://www.humansoffshore.com
🎬 訂閱Youtube收聽節目 | https://bit.ly/ho_youtube
🌹 Paypal支援離島人生存計畫 | http://bit.ly/humansoffshore_paypal
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🎙Ep107- Teach & Travel:Debbie Flowers
#英語教學 #DELTA #CELTA #YorkUniversity
🏆經歷
- CELTA(The Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
- DELTA(Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults)
🎓學歷
- England_B.A. English Language and Linguistics,York University
teaching english to adults 在 C's English Corner 英文角落 Youtube 的最佳解答
終於有人跟我對話,我不用獨白了!
找來我的好朋友Sean,來看看如何和第一次碰面的朋友介紹自己
完整對話:
S: Hey, Catherine! How’s it going?
C: I’m doing great! What about you?
S: I’m doing OK.
C: By the way, I want you to meet everybody. Everybody, this is Sean. Sean, this is everybody.
S: Hi everyone, Nice to meet you guys here.
C: Why don’t you tell them a little bit about yourself?
S: Sure! I work as an English teacher for 3 years. I mainly teach adults, and I also teach online tutoring.
C: So, how are you feeling after teaching English for so many years?
S: Well, it’s an rewarding job, especially when I see my students making progress.
C: That is so true! But to be honest, I used to think that teaching English is going to be the last thing I would do in my life.
S: Oh, really? How come?
C: Well, I used to think that I should work for my passion. But as I grow and learn along the way, I realized that I should do something that I know very well, instead of something that I love about.
S: Oh, I get it. Just to keep your passion as your hobby, but not your daily routine.
C: That’s right. And now I realize how wonderful this job is and I love it so much!
S: I totally agree with you.
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