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What would you do???
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Camilla_2008
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As we�re talking about the subject...I found a very funny website showing some unfortunate town names...Here�s a sample...
You can check out some others here:
heheheh... have a wonderful night!!! |
27 Jan 2009
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LA LUNA
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lol,lol, THAT�S REALLY FUN!!!!!!! THANKS FOR POSTING THIS...LOL,LOL!! |
27 Jan 2009
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campbelldavidson
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Just a point with reference to the use of bad language..... Bad language is not offensive, it is the context that is offensive... Using the word F*** is merely an expression of emotion and nearly all native speakers often use it casually (I certainly do).... of course teaching that word would be innappropriate....
In my kids classes kids always say word such as chinko (penis) bakka (idiot) unko (poo) oppai (boobs).... of course I dont teach them these words in english (because it would lead to a riot) but these words are used everyday and a lot of holier than holy english teachers forget that....
You are not corrupting someone by teaching them the word poo or shit in english because they already use that word regularly in their mother tongue.
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27 Jan 2009
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ameliarator
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I had a student once who kept using a very strong racist term, even after I told her it was not appropriate and even though she clearly was not a racist person. �Finally I realized that in some cultures racist/homophobic language is not as taboo as it is in the US. �(Or at least my part of the US.)
To be honest, I am not totally comfortable explaining the really bad stuff, but I feel that it�s important for students to know that using some of the language they hear (in rap songs/movies/etc.) on the street could get them beaten up.
On the other hand, I have no problem giving a silly mini-lesson on the less serious swears/the ones not directed at any specific group of people. |
27 Jan 2009
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dennismychina
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Well as a very bad student of Chinese I, at times, would love to be able swear at some of the locals in their own language. As Campbell said, the SS use these words in their mother tongue all of the time. I have to constantly chastise SS for flashing signs, especially the middle finger. A student, is a student, is a student no matter where they are from. Although I wouldn�t broach the subject I see absobloodylootly no reason why some of the more colourful expressions in English shouldn�t be taught. And certainly rather than they use the words out of context or not really understanding the full meaning or consequences of certain words, if they ask, and if they are of a suitable age I don�t see a problem. |
27 Jan 2009
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dennismychina
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BTW.
This was a bone of contention on the message board some time ago.
Type the word �fuck� into the worksheet search box. Although very colourful and witty I actually don�t think it appropriate but in certain situations��..
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27 Jan 2009
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Logos
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I may be old fashioned, but I do not see any necessity to teach people things they can learn elsewhere. I am afraid that I disagree with dennis and would appreciate it if he refrained from using such language on this forum - for teachers it is not necessary and personally I also feel not welcome - but then again, I guess I�m old fashioned that way. |
27 Jan 2009
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douglas
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I once had a situation where a women student was called a very bad name (with a racist adjective at that) while at a train station. She knew it was bad and it bothered her. My explaining the meaning, even though it was very bad, made it easier for her to work-out her feelings about it. Since then and dependent on the group itself (I only teach adults), I usually will explain the word if asked. If cussing as a topic comes up I am sometimes amazed at how wrong the understanding of the words are--sometimes explaining them properly may help prvent BIG problems for the students in later life. When discussing the topic, I always work very hard in the affective sphere to instill a strong sense of caution when using the words. So far it has worked for me.
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27 Jan 2009
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eng789
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If it is English, I will explain it. The problem is that it is sometimes hard to convince pupils that that kind of language isn�t appropriate in all circles. Just because they heard it in a movie or song doesn�t make it acceptable.
I tell them that in my classroom, that language isn�t acceptable. |
27 Jan 2009
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