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What does the author believe is important in addition to traditional teachers?
What does the author believe is important in addition to traditional teachers?
How long did it take the author to progress from B2 to C2 level in English?
How long did it take the author to progress from B2 to C2 level in English?
What specific aspect of language learning does the author wish they had been taught?
What specific aspect of language learning does the author wish they had been taught?
What does the author suggest is a common issue with conventional language teaching?
What does the author suggest is a common issue with conventional language teaching?
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What motivates the author to want to become a teacher?
What motivates the author to want to become a teacher?
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Study Notes
The Need for Unconventional English Teachers
- The author, a holder of the CPE certificate, expresses a need for unconventional English teachers
- The author highlights shortcomings found in traditional English education, including:
- Teachers solely focused on textbook content
- Teachers lacking a sufficient level of proficiency
- Native speakers engaging in unproductive, surface-level conversations
- The author argues that traditional education often fails to equip students with essential skills, like mastering the "TH" sound and understanding the nuanced meaning of words beyond direct translations
- The author emphasizes the importance of active learning and perseverance in language acquisition, acknowledging the lengthy journey it took to achieve a C2 level
- The author expresses a desire to become a teacher who guides students to higher levels of proficiency, using unconventional methods and emphasizing deeper comprehension
- The author believes their unconventional approach would significantly accelerate students' progress, hypothetically reducing the time needed to achieve a C2 level from ten to four years.
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This quiz explores the author's perspective on the necessity for unconventional English teachers. It critiques traditional education methods and emphasizes the significance of active learning and proficiency. The author shares insights on how non-conventional teaching approaches can better prepare students for real-world language use.
