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  • Is it possible to volunteer online teaching to boost my confidence and improve on my skills?

    I would love to take advantage of this opportunity if there is one.


    Best answer

    Start slow and work your way up, it’s most definitely possible. You will have to work out whether or not this pathway would be ideal for you. If you see improvements in your online teaching as well as confidence skills, then keep up the good work. 👍🏽😊

  • While preparing for IELTS, when do you need your trainer the most?

    When practicing speaking skills and conversation? Or when proofreading an essay to detect mistakes?


  • You've got some topics to discuss, don't you? - есть ли тут ошибка в tag question?
    Best answer

    Tag questions / question tags are very useful! For the tag question in your example, it would be: You've got some topics to discuss, HAVEN'T you? The auxiliary verb from the original statement is used in the tag question part, which in this case is "have" as part of "have got".

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  • Onomatapeia - can we say that simply put, this word is a play on words.

    How would you describe it, give an example in a sentence


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    It is a literary device which is used to represent a sound , e.g pop, crack, ssshhh etc. These sounds can be of living and non-living organisms.

  • How do i find students here, im starting out as a new tutor
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    Hi! Welcome here, on this platform you don't need to find students, you just have to keep yourself engage in community questions/answer section, the more you answer so more students will notice you and they will book a lesson with you. Students will find you and start learning with you and you cannot find them here. Best of luck.

  • 1. I try to avoid draughty places? 2. I try avoiding draughty places? As I'm likely to catch a cold
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    Try + ing used when attempting something or a new experience Try + to used when attempting something difficult or failed to do if it is in the past

  • How is learn knowledge English
    Best answer

    here's a great way to ask that question: How can I learn English? or How can I gain English knowledge? in my classes, we learn through real life conversation and corrections in real time. it's a great way to learn words, phrases and grammar that will be beneficial in your every day life. Good luck on your learning journey :)

  • What's your favorite English word, and what about it do you find interesting or appealing?

    For example, my favorite English word is "Serendipity." It refers to the occurrence of pleasant and unexpected discoveries or events by chance.


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    My favorite English word is "Blessed". Seeing as I am a believer of God. The word "Blessed" reminds of God's love and favour in our lives

  • Hello, i want to more vocabulary to talk more please help
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    Hello Bushra! My Tip for you is to learn the family word. For instance, the word help is a noun. Try to know about another part of speech for this word .' Help: noun. Help: verb. Helpful: adjective. Helpfully: adverb. Also, learn about Synonyms and Antonyms. Synonyms of help: assist, aid, and support .. Antonyms of help: hurt, hinder...etc Thank you for asking, if you want to learn more about the vocabulary you can book a lesson and I will be delighted to help you.

  • Should we be concerned about our accent as non native speakers?
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    Hello to answer your question, No it is not something you should be concerned with seeing as English is not your native language. It is more important to be able to pronounce and formulate a good sentence that is well articulated and easy to understand