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  • What’s your favourite language to learn and why?
    Best answer

    I would love to study Mandarin as it will allow me to gain personal and professional growth as well as gaining a better understanding of one of the richest cultures in the world.

  • What is the difference between generation X, Y, and Z? And in which generation do you fall in?

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    Best answer

    Generation X, Gen Xare born between 1965 and 1976 Generation Y , the Millennials, born between1977 and 1997 Generation Z , called Gen2020, born after 1997 I belong to the Baby Boomers , born before 1965,

  • Question for students: I ____ the milkshake and then there were bubbles. Choose correct answer.

    1. Shakes 2. Shaken 3. Shook


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  • Question for students: If you ‘have butterflies in your stomach’, you are?

    1. Feeling angry 2. Feeling nervous 3. Have been eating butterflies


  • For non native speakers

    In my language there is one word for thumb and and big toe. I still sometimes use thumb for both when speaking English, even though I know better. Are there any quirks like that in your case?


  • Do you have movie quotes to get you through stressful times?

    Here are some quotes to get you through difficult times: # “Tomorrow is another day!” From Gone with the wind # “Why are you trying so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out” From What a Girl Wants.


    Best answer

    "Worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but it doesn't get you anywhere." - Wan Wilder ✔

  • She texted me ________ I was reading. (During, While) Happy learning!
    Best answer

    She texted me While i was busy

  • As or then? Was Joan's party better_____ Maria's? I'm studying the same subject ___ Maria.
    Best answer

    Was Joan’s party better than Maria’s, then?

  • Tutors, how do you keep things interesting and engaging in online classrooms?

    Include activities, your own methods, teaching techniques etc...


    Best answer

    I break up the lessons with general heart to heart conversation and I enjoy having a laugh with my student as it eases any tension

  • Question to Students: What is your strategy in studying English?
    Best answer

    Hello I'm not a student so I am not going to answer! However if I was a student (which I am as I said before) not, my strategy would be searching for a great and understanding teacher who is patient and gets the results.