Disclaimer: I'm not endorsing any ESL Schools. I made this blog to share unforgettable things that only ESL teachers can relate.😝 I do not intend to harm anybody. ✌
ESL world is such a vast place but the four corners of a classroom makes it small. As they say, every person is unique, which makes life more intriguing.
In this blog, I'll be sharing the different types of students I encountered in ESL world that made my ESL journey very colorful.
Ikimasho!!👊
1. OMG
They are either Smarty-pants or feeling Smarty-pants. They will shower you with questions in each and every class, so you have to prepare all the time. Even a simple comma in a sentence is a big deal for them. They always join 'The Public Speaking Contest' to show what they have got.
2. Ocean Deep
(Opposite of OMG) They are difficult to understand as their level is below the sea. You always need to breathe before going to your class to prepare yourself for a laborious 50-minute class with their electronic dictionary as your means of communication. Prepare your 'Chop English' as well since they do not understand a whole sentence.
3. Marites
They are always updated about the latest news and rumors sorrounding the campus. Whenever they meet you, they always have something to tell. They also join the Public Speaking Contest to share interesting stories they had at school.
4. Sleepy
This is typical to Koreans, but very rare to the Japanese. They give you a lucky time because your timetable is the same as their nap time schedule. "Did you enjoy your free time?" is the usual question they ask when you meet them.
4. Free-talkers
This is typical to Koreans again. As soon as they step into your classroom, they will immediately start their stories even before being asked. They do the same whenever you see them outside.😂 They do not like using the book in the class, so you talk about anything during the 50-minute class. They often win in the Public Speaking Contest.😆
5.Drunkers
After their class, they will go out to drink right away with their group. They attend your class suffering from hangover or stomachache, and after 10 minutes, they will excuse themselves to go to the toilet. 😂 Expect to see them in popular diners around the area busy drinking.
6. Tamaditis
These are the students who just go abroad and enroll to the academy for a vacation. They are often absent, and spend their day in their room sleeping and go out for a drink at night. They go to Study Area not to study but to sleep because of the free A/C there. You would just be shocked that they are leaving soon but they haven't even attended your class.
7. Kuting
They are Teacher's pet. The ones you can call your 'bestie.' Every afternoon, you always see them peeking through the Faculty room windows while checking if their 'Teacher Bestie' is there to invite them hang out with them. Ask how their last weekend was, they will immediately answer they went somewhere with their bestie teacher.😂
8. Manager's Pet
If Teacher's pet are always with their teachers, these students often hang out with their managers. They are also updated about the latest news and rumors around the campus. Manager's office is their another home. Some of them end up being the next student manager.
9. Generous
They always give something to their teachers. It's either snacks or souvenirs they buy during their travel, or before they leave school, they will get you a Starbucks tumbler. 😁 Moreover, they often ask you to have dinner at popular restaurants around town with them and they will pay for everything.
10. Kuripot
If there are generous, this type of students are tooooooo thrifty. They do not go out and they study from Monday to Sunday. Study Area is their favorite place to stay because of the free A/C. They just meet their rooms at night because they are saving electric bill. Also, some of them do not take a shower a lot because they are saving water bill.😂
11. Foodies
They love eating. If they are still new, they will always ask you to recommend a good restaurant. Before leaving school, they have already been to all restaurants around the city. Some of them are also 'The Generous' type.
12. Artists of the Year
These are students who showcase their talents and skills in School activities like the 'End of the term'. They sing, dance or play musical instruments like the guitar or the piano. Most of them join forces with their teachers who belong to the same category.
13. Travelers
Their main goal in staying at the academy is to travel, and not to study. Their names are always on the list of students who are on a trip posted on the bulletin board. They are more familiar with the beautiful beaches and tourist spots in the Philippines more than you are.
14. Tanders
This is the term we used for our old students. Often times, they just study English because they do not have anything to do during their holidays or they want to skip winter in their countries. Some of them are free-talkers but some of them take studying English seriously.
15. Mood swing
This type of students are difficult to spell. Sometimes, they are active, and sometimes it seems that you're just talking to the wall. You have to adjust everyday.
16. Backstabbers
(A type of student I really hate😡). They always smile at you and compliment your teaching style, but you will just be shocked that your AHT called you to say that they have already complained you to their manager. Hmmmmf.🙍
17. Oppas and Unnis
They are the popular ones at school as their presences give you a wonderful day. They are rays of sunshine. (believe me.😍) Some of them are models or actors in their countries. During your class, there are people who pass by at the corridor and simply gaze at the glass door of your room.. many times.
18. Jowa Finders
Their main goal in staying at the Academy is to find a "jowa" (boyfriend/girlfriend). This is typical to Junior or University students. If you want to find them, just walk around the academy at night. Moreover, they will never get tired talking about "love" in the class.
19. Unhygienic students
(Though quite offensive, this list won't be completed without it). This type of students release uninviting smell that can overpower one whole area. The often problem is either they have poor hygiene or skin diseases. If you smell something bad, it means that they are coming.😁
Life would be too ordinary if everyone were the same. Like in ESL world, diverse students are everywhere which made my work experience more special.
I think that's all for this list. If you have more to add, you can post it on the comment section.
Yonde kurete Arigato!
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