Greetings from Morocco, I’m a Tutor and student on italki since 2 years. I’m wondering how do you, as a learner, choose your tutor ? - what are the main criteria a tutor should have ? - what are the things that a tutor/ teacher can do and that you wouldn’t appreciate ? For example, for me one of the most important things is that the tutor has the will and the energy to write each single new word he/ she says, and corrects the mistakes while I’m talking. I teach French and Moroccan Darija, and I’m learning Turkish :), your answers will be helpful! Wish you a great learning :)

Greetings from Morocco, 21st of February is International Mother Language Day. In Amazigh culture there is a proverb that says, who forgets his language, forgets his mother. Languages are one of the great things that prove magnificence and diversity of humanity. I believe that learning languages makes us understand each other, have other visions of the world and get closer to the cultures, language is in fact one of the deepest sides of identity. Language is more than a way to communicate but it's a way to express yourself and who you are. I believe that we don't only take advantage from the language, but actually languages shape in a way or another our personalities, and on a larger scale our socities. Coming from a part of the world, where it's very common to find young people speaking 3 languages, use on a daily basis all of them or at least two, makes me reflect on the importance of language as a part of the Identity. And that's, why I always come to a conclusion that no matter how many languages we learn we should always carry well, our monther language. In fact, there is no better language, all languages are beautiful, and form a great heritage. Finally learning a language is a very interesting experience; and so is teaching your mother language. Let's celebrate Languages whenever we can, they give us a lot, take care of your mother tongue and keep learning other languages ✨ #languages #culture