Yukiko
The difference between informal teacher and formal teacher.

Hello everyone


I study English on italki.

I have a concern about the difference between informal teacher and formal teacher. I measure my English ability  by taking IELTS.

If I am taught IELTS, which teacher is the best for me  informal teacher or formal teacher?


I want to use my text book I have bought. I do not want to use text book the teacher have prepared. Because I can not make a print right now.

4 jul. 2017 14:31
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4 juli 2017
1

Hi Yukiko,

As you want to do exam English lessons, I would strongly suggest looking for teachers with that experience in particular. The IELTS is not just an English exam but its also an exam that checks your ability to succeed in an English speaking academic environment. 

Both professional and community tutors are fine as long as they are aware of what the examiners are looking for.

I find that my most successful students are happy to self-learn with the materials I provide, and do lessons once or twice a week where we review common errors they make and strategies to pass the exam.

Hope this help! Good luck with your IELTS preparation! 

4 juli 2017
1

Since you already have a book that you want to study from, I think you can go with either, depending on *how* you want to approach the class. If you want to go through the textbook chapter by chapter with someone, then a professional teacher might be better for you. If you plan on studying on your own, but would like someone to answer your questions or help you review concepts after you've studied them, then a community tutor would work. Roughly speaking, if you don't need the instructor to prepare things in advance for you, then a tutor is sufficient.

In either case, you should try contacting the instructors you're considering and explain what you would like to do so they can propose a method/approach, and see if their style of teaching suits you.

4 juli 2017


torusan
Thank you. Your advice helps me a lot.
In either case,I contact them. I see whether their style of teaching suits me. 
This is the most important point.

Anu
Thank you.
That is important , self-learn with the materials teacher provide.

Guyomar
As you said,not relying on the teacher
That is true.
I study so hard,
Thank you for telling me good information
.
4 juli 2017


torusan
Thank you. Your advice helps me a lot.
In either case,I contact them. I see whether their style of teaching suits me. 
This is the most important point.

Anu
Thank you.
That is important , self-learn with the materials teacher provide.

Guyomar
As you said,not relying on the teacher.
That is true.
I study so hard,
Thank you for telling me good information.

Yukiko
4 juli 2017