Listening Time: English Practice Finding a Good English Teacher
Oct 6, 2025
Dive into the essential qualities of a good English teacher! Discover how teachers facilitate language acquisition through guided practice and direct support. Learn about the indirect benefits they offer, like creating a comfortable environment and sparking engaging conversations. Explore why a teacher's personality can matter more than raw knowledge. Get tips on finding a tutor that matches your style and see how consistent speaking practice leads to improvement. Plus, check out useful resources to choose the right teacher!
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Teachers Facilitate, Learners Acquire
- Connor argues teachers don't simply give knowledge; learners acquire language through their own practice.
- Teachers' main value is facilitating structured practice and making acquisition easier.
Use Teachers For Input And Clarification
- Use a teacher to get native input, corrections, and new phrases you can't always learn alone.
- Ask a tutor when online resources conflict to confirm natural usage for specific situations.
Comfort Beats Technical Skill For Speaking
- A good teacher creates a comfortable, safe environment which reduces fear of speaking.
- This indirect support often boosts practice quality more than technical instruction alone.