[Tlhingan-hol] Beginners' Grammarian Job Description

[Lieven]

Am 09.11.2015 um 03:32 schrieb Elizabeth Lawrence:
> I don't know if people understand if it would be suitable for them to
> volunteer, or what exactly they would be volunteering for.

This is not an official guide, but this is what I can say from my 
experience:

A Beginners Grammarian's job is not only about grammar. He or she has to 
welcome each apparent newbie and tell him where to start. That's why 
it's very important that the BG has enough time to answer emails almost 
daily. If students have to wait for answers for one week, they may lose 
interest in learning.

A BG should have access to almost *all* sources (which has become better 
since Internet).

The BG must NOT know everything, but should at least be able to know 
where to look for something when a student asks (which is a good 
practice for the BG as well).

As a level of knowledge, this is not a rule, but the BG should be able 
to pass KLCP level 1 with ease, and should not be afraid to do level 2.

A BG should be able two write comprehensive sentences and be able to 
explaing things.

The BG must be patient, answering each question, whatever how simple (or 
"stupid") it may sound. Be ready to answer the same question over and over.

The BG should take his duty at least for several months, ideally for one 
year, so that he has the time get to know his students and accompany 
them during their learning process.

I hope this helps for volunteers to find their decision if they really 
want to do the job.


-- 
Lieven L. Litaer
aka Quvar valer 'utlh
Grammarian of the KLI
http://www.facebook.com/Klingonteacher
http://www.klingonwiki.net/En/BeginnersGrammarian