QUOTE(canis216 @ Oct 28 2008, 03:19 PM)

What would you be brewing, Olen, if not beer?
Edit: I doubt I could teach English as a second language. I mean, I never, ever struggled with English classes in school. I never really had to LEARN it, like some folks have to work at it. When I was teaching composition I had the odd student who struggled with usage and grammar, and while I could correct them readily enough, I couldn't really teach them any rules to write by, in that sense. I mean, I just KNEW. That's all. That, and teaching grammar wasn't really supposed to be my job--that's what outside help like the writing center and tutors were supposed to be for. But it was frustrating.
Brewing - cider, wine, or distilling would be much more my style. I don't drink beer.
Teaching english as a second language is easier than you might think, you can get books of 'rules' and with the help of textbooks and the internet lessons can be wirtten in 20 minutes once you get the hang, I could give a half decent lesson on the fly too. With the older ones I would often just talk with them. I was teaching in a tibetan monestary a few miles south of Darjeeling which was an experience, young monks aren't the most well balanced individuals... It was a great experience but I wouldn't do it again simply because I'm not a great teacher.
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