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Perfect Stranger Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Could you have a look at a few sentences of mine?

Dear Users,

Would you be able to help me out and say whether these sentences are 100% natural?

I have gone through the process of language acquisition myself and then pursued language studies that led me to two degrees in teaching Greek as a second language. I know what it takes to effectively acquire a language and make the neverending learning journey enjoyable. I have taught Greek to students of all ages and levels for various purposes and I am experienced in developing all language competencies.

Thanks
  

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The first sentence is longer than normal, making it a challenge for quick comprehension. Would it sound less effective as two thoughts? The word, “myself”, gives the impression you are speaking from knowledge to students.

— Wilpeter

  • The first sentence is longer than normal, making it a challenge for quick comprehension.
  • Would it sound less effective as two thoughts?
  • The word, “myself”, gives the impression you are speaking from knowledge to students.
  • You have three sentences that all start with “I have”, giving the sense of it being a resume.
  • Are these comments helpful?
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The first sentence is longer than normal, making it a challenge for quick comprehension. Would it sound less effective as two thoughts? The word, “myself”, gives the impression you are speaking from knowledge to students. You have three sentences that all start with “I have”, giving the sense of it being a resume. Are these comments helpful?
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wilpeterhe word, “myself”, gives the impression you are speaking from knowledge to students. You have three sentences that all start with “I have”, giving the sense of it being a resume. Are these comments helpful?
Dear Wilpeter,
Yes, very helpful indeed! Thank you for your time and help!
The sentence that leaves me a bit perplexed is the one where y
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To speak from knowledge is just an expression. A person who simply repeats what he has read somewhere is reciting something he perhaps believes. A person who has studied at college and earned a teaching degree actually has the knowledge about which he speaks. A person who says, “I know what difficulties you face in learning, because I also had to face them while learning,” is speaking from a knowl
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