Teaching English to people on the other side of the world means that I’m up before the crack of dawn every day, so it’s a good thing that my students are so entertaining. I can always count on them for a good laugh and a few compliments.
Here are a few of the gems I’ve picked up during my lessons:
They have impressive insights into life:
“I heard that Americans marry 3 times. The first time in their 20s for love. The second in their 30s for money. And again in 60s for no reason.”
“Everything is important in the universe. Mankind and not”
“First of all, my wife is very beautiful. I just husband. I worship my wife.”
I guess I’m running a little behind on that first marriage. I’ve got one year to get it done! Then I’ve got to start looking for that sugar daddy for my 30s. Any takers?
They can also be extremely honest:
“I am very fat man. Not Batman. Fat man.”
“I really want to hear your voice, but not now.”
Me: “Do you get along with your sister in-law?”
Student: “She’s beautiful. Unfortunately, she was married. I’m very envy about that.”
Me: “How do you clean your laundry at home?”
Student: “ I ask my wife.”
Me: “What kind of goals do you have for your future?”
Student: “Actually, I want to be tall.”
Me: “How would you describe your appearance?”
Student: “Well … handsome.”
Some are very conservative:
“I’m not Taliban, but I think woman should keep in their house.”
“I don’t like woman to work outside home. I think that is more appropriate role for woman.”
Poor guys were definitely preaching to the wrong woman. Luckily, I’m able to keep my opinions to myself during work.
But they really know how to flatter a girl:
“I love your voice very much. I love Texas girl.”
“I want to deliver your breakfast, but I can’t do that.”
“Your voice is good. Your personality is good I think.”
“Your voice is so young and beautiful and kind. Your sound when you’re smiling is very nice.”
Student: “I’m 51. How old you?”
Me: “I’m 28.”
Student: “Ooooh! Nice!”
Someone wants to deliver my breakfast? Yes, please! I’m always willing to let people bring me free food.
Of course, they’re also very concerned with my personal life:
“How about we just free talking? How about we talk about you?”
“In Korea, that is marriage age. Your age is old girl.”
One thing is for sure, my job is not boring! If you’d like to learn more about being a Phone English Teacher, click here. Or head on over and check out some more pearls of wisdom from my students.
