Main Content Some international students do not want to listen to students who have strange accents. What about non-native English teachers? "Emily's Walkabout" (interviewing other teachers) Teacher #1: For Arabs and Chinese students- Remind students of the business aspect. Business students need to learn to accept other accents especially if they have to do international business. Teacher #2: Practice how to not hurt other people’s feelings which is an important people skill. We need to teach how to be polite. Teacher #3: Teacher should walk around and sit in the group discussions. Ask one student what they think about another student’s comment. Encourage students to reflect on each other’s thoughts. Teachers need to develop good rapport with the students. Students need to have trust in the teacher. What's In My Bag? Emily: Shoe insoles for your tired feet, but don't keep them in your bag. Roger: “You can draw in 30 days” book, by Mark Kistler, sketchpad, pencils