[Eric18]

ESL may be like an old lover who will always take you back, but I've had many wonderful moments - even semesters- teaching English and sharing insights.

[clivehawkins]

Quote Eric18

ESL may be like an old lover who will always take you back

You've been lucky!! :-)

ESL hasn't poured a pint over your head in a crowded pub or stood outside your house at 4 o'clock in the morning shouting insults while running a key along the side of your car!

[Eric18]

Yes, I've been blessed in many ways.

There have been a few weird, somewhat disturbed folks but usually they just needed a place to spend time and feel heard and seen. I also did some time teaching inner-city high school "students" who could disturb you - on multiple levels.

Of course, most of my experiences have been in Santa Monica and the Los Angeles area. I also tend to teach higher level classes in colleges and universities.