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  • Can you describe the differences between a smile and a laugh?
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    Gugu
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    A smile is an expression of happiness that you make with your face and has no sound while laughter is an explosive vocal sound.

  • Which part of learning English do you think students find most difficult?
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    In speaking because they feel hesitation while speaking.

  • What's the origin of the phrase 'break a leg' for wishing someone good luck in a performance?

    Hi everyone! I'm Sarah and I'd love to read your answers. It's a fun way to communicate and learn together.


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    The phrase began from the theatre community, which is known to be a bit superstitious. Performers believed saying “good luck” would actually bring bad luck on stage, so they'd tell one another to “break a leg” instead. That way, the opposite would happen.

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  • What are the popular Ice breaking conversations among the teachers?
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    Teachers can talk about nearly anything to break the ice with their students. Popular ice breaking conversations about who they are, where they come from, what happened over the weekend, what their plans are for the weekend, or what they know about a topic.

  • How do you know what is the ideal language for you to learn? Depending on what do you decide?
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    You have to determine the purpose of learning a certain language. It depends on your location, job description, and to people you will interact with. For example, if you're planning to go to Japan, and you're an English native, for some Japanese who don't understand or speak English then try to learn Basic Japanese language.

  • What is a good ratio of student/tutor " talk time" for young learners?
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    Questioning and practice both can be beneficial.

  • How do you manage group classes with students a the same level but who do not know the same things?
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    That's why teachers exist, this is the art of teaching students with different and various knowledges at the same time. As you may benefit from this that you can exchange these information and different knowledges between students, as the first student might know something but the second one doesn't and vice versa, and here you can teach them things from their own between them. In addition, this might evoke some ideas that didn't came on your mind (I mean they would suggest things) for each other and for you (things new for them) as to teach them these things. I hope I've answered your question.

  • What is the thing making yourself available on study?
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    There are many reasons and for every individual it is different. I am 62 years and finding it very difficult to land a steady job, regular income and every job requires a degree, despite TEFL qualifications, regardless of age, i want to study and will as soon as it is viable for me, regardless of age

  • What are the popular topics ESL learners are interested in? Mine in comments
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    Everyday conversations, travel and culture

  • What is the best way to learn and retain the vocabulary.
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    Learning and remembering new words can be fun and effective and in my experience, I have found that the following might be helpful: 1. Use the words: Try to use new words in your everyday conversations or writing as this helps the brain to remember them. 2. Make connections: Relate new words to things you already know. It's like adding new pieces to a puzzle. 3. Flashcards: Create simple cards with a word on one side and its meaning on the other. Look at them regularly. 4. Pictures and stories: Draw or find pictures that show the meaning of the word. You can also make up a story using the new word to remember it better. 5. Practice in content: Use new words in full sentences. This helps you understand how they fit in real situations. 6. Teach someone: Teach a friend or family member what you have learned. Teaching others helps you remember better. 7. Stay curios. Remember, learning takes time so be patient with yourself. Goodluck!