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  • What is the term used to refer to a citizen of New Zealand?
    Best answer

    The formal name for New Zealand citizens is New Zealander. But because it is too long they use a more casual name KIWI

  • How do you pronounce the word gaol?
    Best answer

    Exactly like jail.

  • What's the difference between "empathy" and "sympathy"?
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    Empathy is the capacity to understand another's point of view or emotional state while sympathy is the feeling of Pity or sorrow for the suffering of another

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  • What is the difference between "let me free" and "set me free"?

    I've heard these phrases in the song and wondered about the difference between them.


    Best answer

    Hi Lily. The correct structure is "set someone free", as in release / liberate someone, such as a hostage, or in the case of songs, more of an abstract meaning, like release me from your love. You can also say "let someone go", which has the same meaning as "set someone free". Example: He let the captives go. / He set the captives free. "Let me free" is not technically correct, as far as I know. It would be useful to know which songs you have heard it in. An important thing to remember about songs is that technically correct language isn't always used, because the focus is on creativity and for the lyrics to flow well with the song. For example, in the case of "she doesn't work", in songs you often hear something like "she don't work", which is incorrect, but it makes the song flow better.

  • What are some of your favorite teaching methods of your tutors and why.

    Talk about how the English tutors here make you feel about the lessons, what are some of the things that allows you to have "fun" when learning and enjoy the overall experience. Be descriptive and try to write very well for some good practice.


  • Which is the correct word to use, Enlist or enroll

    I want to ............... my child here at Livexp for English lessons.


    Best answer

    The correct answer is "enroll". "Enlist" is most commonly used when joining some orgaisation or cause, most commonly the army/military. Whereas "enroll" is used when joining some educational programme, i.e. a school. While they are synonyms their usasge differs.

  • How often did you have a trial lesson booked with a student never showing up?
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    It happens every now and then. People have emergencies or just forget sometimes. You must wait the whole time before leaving the classroom. Keep sending messages just incase a notification reminds them.

  • Who is someone you look up to and why? Practise your writing skills and describing someone.

    Look up to someone (phrasal verb) = respect and admire


    Best answer

    I look up to one of my ex-seniors, she's a 35 years old mother and functions exceptionally as a Digital Content creator. She taught us a lot and was among the kindest people I know.

  • Any advice for a newbie tutor in this platform? I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences! :)
    Best answer

    keep answering questions on here, maybe write a blogpost. Share your Live XP profile on your social media and make sure your profile looks good. A good video introduction is a must.