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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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Teacher
Hello,
would you use the word teacher to refer to a person that teaches at university? The first answer that comes to mind is yes, you can say that. After all a person who teaches is a teacher. I am wondering, however, whether this word can be used on formal occasions. Teacher is a very general word. I can imagine that some lecturers/instructors/professor would rathether no be called teachers for that reason.
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Andi
would you use the word teacher to refer to a person that teaches at university? The first answer that comes to mind is yes, you can say that. After all a person who teaches is a teacher. I am wondering, however, whether this word can be used on formal occasions. Teacher is a very general word. I can imagine that some lecturers/instructors/professor would rathether no be called teachers for that reason.
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Andi
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Hi, would you use the word teacher to refer to a person that teaches at university? The first answer that comes to mind is yes, you can say that. After all a person who teaches is a teacher.
- Hi, would you use the word teacher to refer to a person that teaches at university?
- The first answer that comes to mind is yes, you can say that.
- After all a person who teaches is a teacher.
- Yes, broadly speaking, that's true.
- I am wondering, however, whether this word can be used on formal occasions.
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Hi,
would you use the word teacher to refer to a person that teaches at university? The first answer that comes to mind is yes, you can say that. After all a person who teaches is a teacher. Yes, broadly speaking, that's true.
I am wondering, however, whether this word can be used on formal occasions. Teacher is a
would you use the word teacher to refer to a person that teaches at university? The first answer that comes to mind is yes, you can say that. After all a person who teaches is a teacher. Yes, broadly speaking, that's true.
I am wondering, however, whether this word can be used on formal occasions. Teacher is a
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Thank you for the quick reply.
I have one more question. Would you also say that it is better to replace the word teacher in the sentence below with a more specific one such as instructor or lecturer?
Ladies and gentlemen, our guest today is Dr. Jones, who is a teacher at Cambridge university.
I have one more question. Would you also say that it is better to replace the word teacher in the sentence below with a more specific one such as instructor or lecturer?
Ladies and gentlemen, our guest today is Dr. Jones, who is a teacher at Cambridge university.
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AnonymousThank you for the quick reply.I have one more question. Would you also say that it is better to replace the word teacher in the sentence below with a more specific one such as instructor or lecturer?Ladies and gentlemen, our guest today is Dr. Jones, who is a teacher at Cambridge university.The word "teacher" is very broad, and is used more to mean p
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In my native language the word teacher in that sentence could imply that the speaker disrespects Dr Jones or doesn't consider him important. That's why I'm asking.
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You are right. Refer to Dr. Jones as she refers to herself. Most professors have a web site, and if she doesn't you can ask her how she would like to be introduced. the same goes for men!
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Hi,
Ladies and gentlemen, our guest today is Dr. Jones, who is a teacher at Cambridge university.
I wouldn't say this is rude. But it is not normal or appropriate. Follow A-stars's advice.
Clive
Ladies and gentlemen, our guest today is Dr. Jones, who is a teacher at Cambridge university.
I wouldn't say this is rude. But it is not normal or appropriate. Follow A-stars's advice.
Clive
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I guess a suitable way for any country can be just:
Our guest today is Dr. Jones at Cambridge University.
If we know s/he is not a professor, otherwise this title must be used.
Does it make sense?
Our guest today is Dr. Jones at Cambridge University.
If we know s/he is not a professor, otherwise this title must be used.
Does it make sense?
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Hi,
Instead of 'at', say 'of' or 'from'.
Some professors prefer to be referred to as 'Doctor' (if they have a doctorate, which they usually but not always do).
Clive
Instead of 'at', say 'of' or 'from'.
Some professors prefer to be referred to as 'Doctor' (if they have a doctorate, which they usually but not always do).
Clive
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