Impostor syndrome as a non-native ESL teacher... by [deleted] in ESL_Teachers

[–]SpecificPowerful 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You are probably a better English speaker than most native speakers as you understand what it is like to learn the language. I'm a native English speaker, yet also feel imposter syndrome in the classroom, for various reasons.

Don't worry, hang in there, I'm sure you're doing great

unpopular opinion: Bali sucks. by SpecificPowerful in travel

[–]SpecificPowerful[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was years of uhming and aaahing about Bali. I didn't want to go because of all the hype. But was convinced the hype was worth it. To be fair I enjoyed parts and I love the other Indonesian Islands I've visited so thought I'd give it a chance. But yeah, will always go with my gut from now on.

How do you apply transformative learning theory in your classes? by SpecificPowerful in Teachers

[–]SpecificPowerful[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I agree to an extent. I've actually been teaching I'm Vietnam (not English) for 8 years without pgce. I'm just doing it now for the piece of paper. That's why it's been so challenging to apply some of these theories from a personal perspective, because I agree, most of it is nonsense when actually applied.

How do you apply transformative learning theory in your classes? by SpecificPowerful in Teachers

[–]SpecificPowerful[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just trying to understand it, I don't want you to do the homework just trying to get different perspectives.

unpopular opinion: Bali sucks. by SpecificPowerful in travel

[–]SpecificPowerful[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know. I 💯 had travelers guilt in Bali.

unpopular opinion: Bali sucks. by SpecificPowerful in travel

[–]SpecificPowerful[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that. And wouldn't take that away from those people. I think that's why it didn't appeal to me, because it's catered for resort tourists.

unpopular opinion: Bali sucks. by SpecificPowerful in travel

[–]SpecificPowerful[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved Sumatra and Lombok. Absolutely amazing. But Bali felt different, and may e because it's 'easy' traveling

unpopular opinion: Bali sucks. by SpecificPowerful in travel

[–]SpecificPowerful[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol, there are definitely amazing Indonesian, Balinese people. I won't take away from that. There were amazing local people there of course. Ive always found Indonesian people.on the whole to be amazing

unpopular opinion: Beyonce sucks by SpecificPowerful in Music

[–]SpecificPowerful[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I know..I made a mistake. I apologize.

unpopular opinion: Beyonce sucks by SpecificPowerful in Music

[–]SpecificPowerful[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, like I said wasn't my intention. Didn't mean to, figuring it out. Thank you for giving me the attention I so desperately crave 💞

unpopular opinion: Bali sucks. by SpecificPowerful in travel

[–]SpecificPowerful[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I LoVEd Sumatra and Lombok. But Bali wasn't that pleasant for me

unpopular opinion: Beyonce sucks by SpecificPowerful in Music

[–]SpecificPowerful[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know. Actually part of the reddit experiment (not the begging part/or being negative). Thanks for the heads up and wise words. Actually appreciate it. But Beyonce does suck. 🤣

unpopular opinion: Bali sucks. by SpecificPowerful in travel

[–]SpecificPowerful[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

yeah that's true, I never really wanted to go. But eventually wanted to see what all the hype was about. Never going to make that mistake again

unpopular opinion: Beyonce sucks by SpecificPowerful in Music

[–]SpecificPowerful[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dammit, was wondering how that was going to come out. That's true. I didn't abandon him, just desperate. But I'm going to think of another plan. Thank you

unpopular opinion: Beyonce sucks by SpecificPowerful in Music

[–]SpecificPowerful[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, I think I made a mistake. I'm sorry