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  • Does learning English take a lot of time?

    Patience is key if your really interested, so time is really important if you want to learn the language fluently and correctly!😀


    Best answer

    The amount of time it takes to learn English will differ depending on various factors such as your current level of proficiency, your learning style, the amount of time you can dedicate learning, and the resources available to you. It also depends on the level that you want to reach and it's important to remember that language learning is a lifelong process, and there's always room for improvement.

  • When was your best time when trying to get in a conversation in English?
    Best answer

    I think you're asking about the time when it was easiest to engage in a conversation without feeling shy or hesitant about the language level.

  • What motivates a student to learn a particular language?

    A-Personality of a teacher B-Comfort level with a teacher


    Best answer

    The personality of the student and the comfort with the teacher really matters. This happens when the teacher is friendly and uses friendly methods of teaching.

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  • How do you handle personal or sensitive questions?
    Best answer

    I try to answer those questions in a way that will help my student going forward. So I might say, "Oh wow, that's a pretty personal question. You should probably not ask that of anyone who's not a very close friend." Cultural differences can be huge, so I try to let them know what's acceptable in my particular English-speaking culture (U.S.A.) rather than worrying about what's acceptable to me personally.

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  • Would you like to learn English through the context of popular TV series like Game of Thrones?
    Best answer

    WOW! That would be awesome and relatable to this generation!

  • Students: Do you prefer to speak in British accent or an American accent?
    Best answer

    British for me, but that's my normal accent.

  • What is the most difficult part that you are having trouble with when you practice the language?
    Best answer

    Having an Italian accent the most difficult level of advanced English is working to reduce at the minimum the problems that affected Pronunciation and Enunciation.

  • For those who teach IELTS, do you prefer to use Mindset for IELTS or Complete IELTS books, why?
    Best answer

    I'm not familiar with either of these materials. The one I know is Expert IELTS, by Pearson, which covers bands from 5 to 7. It appears to me to be a good material.

  • Teachers, any tips for new teachers on this platform
    Best answer

    Just don't miss the student if someone approaches you , be attentive to respond asap