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Jul 2021
18m 19s

144. What Makes a GOOD English Teacher?

HADAR SHEMESH
About this episode

What makes a good English teacher? So many people settle for English teaching that’s not right for them because it’s comfortable and they don’t believe they can find something better. They keep taking English lessons with the wrong teacher for them because it’s either close to home, it’s familiar, it’s cheap, they feel bad leaving the teacher, it doesn’t require them to do any research, or it simply allows them to stay in their comfort zone.

  • Have YOU ever taken English classes with a private teacher or in a group, but still felt STUCK?
  • Are you learning English and wondering how you can improve your training?
  • Are you teaching English and looking to take your work to the next level?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this episode is a must-watch for you!

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