Category: English Lessons

Rib-busting tales of experiences while giving English language tuition

Lesson Five: Strong arms and the law

By Dr Graeme Porte | Published: 8 February 2002
"There is no point in resenting the fact that your fingerprints are to be forever-and-ever-olé on some petty functionary's computer, nor worth protesting that 'back home we don't do that kind of thing'. You have to go with a submissive 'here-unto-you-I-present-my-fingers-do-with them-what-you-will' attitude." Dr Graeme Porte applies for his Spanish ID card.
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Lesson Four: Tiptoe Through The Tutus

By Dr Graeme Porte | Published: 8 October 2001
"I stood up, recognised a 3/4 rhythm, and tried to spot myself in the mirror. Not difficult. I was the only one moving sideways instead of forwards, stomping two seconds late, holding half a castanet wrapped round my thumb the other round the wrist, and wearing corduroy trousers." Graeme attends a class himself - a dancing class.
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Lesson Three: Chicken chests and cheeps

By Dr Graeme Porte | Published: 4 August 2001
"I groaned inwardly. So, no money again, then. I came to call them my 'Russian classes' – goods in exchange for knowledge, consommés for consonants in the present case. Expanding my stomach rather than my wallet." Dr Graeme Porte's latest students - restaurateurs - offer payment in kind rather than cash!
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Lesson Two: Never forget Lesson Number One

By Dr Graeme Porte | Published: 3 July 2001
"While still regaining his breath, Mr Jesús María d'Avila opened hostilities: 'Plis, ...Ah must to eensist...joo coll me just Jesus.' 'Just Jesus?' 'No... Ah em... only Jesus, noothink more. Not Mary, plis.' He was at least humility – if not divinity – personified..." Dr Graeme Porte extends his student list!
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Lesson Number One

By Dr Graeme Porte | Published: 31 May 2001
"'Joo mus hilp me,' Manolo threatened. 'Ah haf ingleesh ixam for entering Deeplomatic sirvis in Joon. Ah mus pars.' His accent was as engaging as the content bewildering." Dr Graeme Porte takes on his first English language student - and opens the door to a world of confusion...
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