Michael Jackson.... Who?

Does Filipino know Michael Jackson? Answer: Who? Michael Jackson? The King of Pop? The singer of Billy Jeans, I'm Bad, Thriller, She's out of my life at the one who danced moonwalk. Most Filipinoes knows him, since Jackson 5 like their song "I'll be their" and Christmas song "Give love on Christmas day" which became an iconic Chrismas carol that played every Chrstmas season in the Philippines. So we are up to date to his music tracks. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Local radio station playing all music genres, and if you are lucky they might play one of Michael Jackson songs.

But now his one radio station keep on playing his hit songs. To pay tribute to the King of pop which had an opportunity to held a concert here and most of his loyal
Filipino fans watched and enjoyed his concert. Unlike in other countries, Filipinoes are very particular when it comes to foreign songs and artist. Such as Elvis Prestley, The Beatles, Bob Marley, Abba, Journey, Madonna and Michael Jackson. Most Filipinoes love his music and dance moves. When I was young I used to do his dance moves and sang some of his songs when it plays on the radio. He became a sensational idol to millions of Filipinoes.

So who's Michel Jackson now? The King of Pop! Jacko. We also now the things that he went through, but not all details because media exaggerate it badly. Like the time he underwent series of plastic surgeries, the illness that he had, he married Elvis Prestley's daughter, He is the older brother of Janet Jackson. He also had conflicts with his Filipino helpers before and other news that media and influential people exaggerate. But ordinary Filipinoes don't mind about controvercial issues about him and other bad stuff. For us he is still Michael Jackson the King of Pop, a great singer, dancer, celebrity one of the most influential personality of all time. We lose a great music icon, no one can replace him even impersonators can't. There is only one Michael Jackson in our life. Other people think his bad or smooth criminal but for us his is our idol.

May his soul rest in Peace, finally he can rest in heaven. In there everyone understand him and make him happy. We're gonna missed for sure, but in our hearts we will keep him as our inspiration, treasure and idol.

Teacher English Proficiency Tips

Try practicing the sounds of letters in order to pronunce the words properly.

There are 15 vowel sounds and over 25 consonant sounds.
Pronounce words properly and efficiently.

- It will help you in avoiding confusion between you and your student.
Practicing the right way to pronounce words like dipthongs, consonant and vowel sounds.

Try listening to English songs and watch American movies.

Aside from being entertained by listening to American music and watching movies. It is also a useful way to improve our accent and pronunciation.

Make sure you are using the right vocabularies and expressions.

Be more conscious about the class. Make sure that you are using the right expressions and vocabularies helpful and suitable for the level of the student.

It is also better if you are going to be able to teach your students new words ponder.

Make sure you are using correct sentences when expressing an idea or discussing something.

The sampler your sentences are, the easier for the students to understand.
If your sentences are clear, it will be easier for your students to follow your lead.