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  • Do you think it's best to teach English through music?
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    If your student relates to the genre of the music, likes music then yes, but i don't think it is best for all students

  • What is the importance of eliciting prior knowledge?
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    Elicitation prior knowledge is important as it helps to activate existing mental framework, build connections and create a foundation for new learning. It allows learners to make meaningful association, engaging with new information more effectively and promotes a deep understanding of the subject matter.

  • How important it is to elicit prior knowledge when teaching a lesson?

    Prior knowledge that everyone has before learning a new thing.


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  • Who would like to learn English in a fun way?
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    As a student, I would prefer to learn in fun way. But also, don't forget the underlying knowledge in the topic.

  • How long does it takes to learn English from the scratch to advanced?
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    There is no universal answer there. It depends on various things. First and foremost, of course, on time and effort you invest. As usual. Also, let's face it, not everyone is equally talented. Some people, just as in every human activity, need less and some more effort to achieve the same result. Then the environment. Are you surrounded with English speakers in your everyday activities and life in general? Or not. Just three things that came off the top of my head...

  • What is the best way to learn phrasal verbs in English? And how distinguish the most common?
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    The best way to learn phrasal verb is to apply and use it in a sentence..

  • Do you believe practicing in front of the mirror helps you to make perfect?

    In my country, there's this saying that if you've been practicing in front of the mirror singing, speaking or there's declamation tomorrow, it helps you to make boost confidence. In your country too?


    Best answer

    Yes it will boast your confidence level as you are mirroring yourself which will help you to be more confident.

  • Do you identify yourself as "perfect" in English language? Like in speaking, writing, etc.

    This question is for Tutor and/or students who are native in english :). This question means no harm. Thank you


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    If someone tells you they speak perfect English, they are lying. English is a very flexible language and is evolving all the time, it is impossible to speak perfect English. Native speakers are also continuously learning, new vocabulary, new idioms are appearing all the time. In a nutshell, nobody can speak perfect English.

  • Starting a conversation in English can be problematic and nerve-wracking to non-natives speakers.

    Tutors let us gather here and give our students ideas on how to start a flowing conversation in English.


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    This can be placed under speaking skill. Answer: Several ways. But I will like to talk about the basic aspect. Language is systematic. As writing skill requires reading skill, so speaking skill is hung on listening skill. What I'm trying to say is that for a student to be able to start a flowing conversation in English, the student firstly needs to be taught and enlightened about the listening skill. Listening to others conversing in English Language will help a student to know how to start his or her own (theirs). Listening skill is key to speaking skill. Listening skill and reading skill are primary to speaking skill and writing skill. When the primary ones are well placed the secondary ones won't be difficult. Thank you.

  • Spark a conversation, Part 2 - If you could teleport to anywhere in the world, where would you go?
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    I would go to the seychelles