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  • What is the best way to begin working wirh students?

    I am new here and would love to work with some students from all over the world! What is the best way to attract new students ?


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    Hey Kanika :) Welcome I also started recently and had a class thanks to these answers here in community questions, so try to stay active here and happy teaching :)

  • What role does English play in your career, and how has it influenced your opportunities?
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    Beyond the classroom, English has been a passport to contributing to the wider discourse on language education. It has empowered me to participate in workshops ,share my knowledge , engage in collaborative projects. English is the heartbeat of my career. Its influence resonates in every lesson, every interaction, and every opportunity I have been fortunate to embrace.

  • How many of you (not the native speakers) learned English thanks to Harry Potter?
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    Learning English doesn’t have to be exclusively through Harry Potter, while Harry Potter is popular, diverse materials like books movies and podcast cater to different interest and learning styles. Explore a variety of content, from classic literature to contemporary films, to find what engages you the most. Set realistic goals and practice regularly, all the best :) ☺️

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  • How many languages do you speak at home?
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    The simple answer is two. The English language and my local dialect

  • What are some traits of an excellent English tutor?
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    The tutor's proficiency. Sometimes even the looks

  • Why is language important and what does it mean to you? 😊
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    Simple, imagine the world without language!!! Almost 80% of what we do would be impossible, our lives would just be reduced to that of a cat's life( not that cats are not having a good life).

  • Exam question

    Sorry for asking again... I had written the previous question incorrectly and didn't use an article. Choose the best option. A) I have a stomach ache. B)......... 1) Do you have a fever? 2) What should you do?


    Best answer

    Ok you have to choose an option but for what ? Isn't there any statement?

  • What’s your favorite book?
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    Definitely the Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera.

  • Which student's level takes more effort from a teacher beginner or advanced? Why?
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    The beginner level because as a teacher you need to have a balance between teaching new things, making sure that the student understands and also helping them practice

  • Have you noticed that when a person change his/her accent, his/her personality also changes? :)
    Best answer

    No. I usually find personality changes when speaking a different language. It’s because of cultural norms and traditions. What may be acceptable in one language, may not be in another.