Which word is appropriate?

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Which word is appropriate?I can't teach you to [be/become] a director in a month.

Avangi · Accepted Answer

They're both correct. I would choose "be."
Context could change my mind.

Okay, today you're going to be the director.

To become something may be a lengthy process.

AnonymousI can't teach you to [be/become] a director in a month.

This statement implies that the author's conception of being/becoming a director is more complex than someone else's.

Now you are a director. (context required)

Now you are becoming a director. (You are in process.)

Now you have become a director. (The process is complete.)

It will take me six months to teach you how to become a director, but it it will take you years to achieve that goal.

(various interpretations)

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