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  • Do you think cartoons can improve your child's English speaking skill?
    Best answer

    Absolutely! I grew up in an English speaking country but the influence cartoons had on my command of the language is undeniable. Children pick up phrases and even onomatopoeias from shows and use them in their daily conversations.

  • Do you prefer using course books as a material for online classes?
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    I like both methods.

  • What is your advice to someone who wants to learn your native language?
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    Start slow and take your time, but have fun while learning. 😊

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  • Do you know any podcasts that IELTS candidates can listen to sample answers for speaking?

    For example, on castbox I have started answering sample questions: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5485925?country=us


    Best answer

    My suggestion is BBC Podcasts

  • New languages

    How do you think a new language is formed?


    Best answer

    A new language is development from a basic dialect and is guaranteed to be different a few centuries later than in the beginning. The English laguage, for example, was born through simple tribal dialect and over the years took its form into the language as we know it today from various influences and factors that shape and define it, mainly other languages. Many words and sentence structures have Latin, German, French and various other influances which makes it actually one of the easiest languages to learn.

  • What is the meaning of "goldilocks zone"?
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    It is used to describe a place that is “just right” to live. It is usually used to talk about space - for example: “The Earth is not too close to the sun and not too far away; it’s in the Goldilocks zone.” The meaning comes from the children’s story: Goldilocks and the Three Bears. I hope that helps!

  • Name greek gods/goddesses you know. As many as you can as long as you don't repeat other's answer.
    Best answer

    Hades, Zeus, Poseidon, Athena and Apollo

  • What are some paradox that you know?
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    -The beginning of the end -Bittersweet -You can save money by spending money - I'm nobody -You shouldn't go in the water until you know how to swim -A rich man is no richer than a poor man......

  • Hi I've just registered here a couple days ago, how long did it take you to get students?
    Best answer
    Donnie Starkey
    Donnie StarkeyCountry flag: us
    ESL teacher

    There are several factors. The best advice I have for you is spend time here, answering questions. This gives students an opportunity to get to know you.

  • What is the difference between simple is best and simple is the best?