BLOG POST 6: HOW CAN MY MAJOR MAKE THE WORLD BETTER

 "One person at a time"--this is a phrase that looks at making the world a better place. We all know that the world could be better, could be a nicer place, could be a place where people are happier and more fulfilled. There are many ways to achieve this effect: We could study Dentistry, Psychology, Anthropology, or Engineering, and we could be contributing to this improvement.



I am an EFL teacher--not just English but rather English-as-a-foreign-language teacher. My major (what I studied) and by extension my work helps people by its very nature, so it's easy for me to say that I'm helping. By helping you--my students--learn English, I am contributing to your reaching your goals in life. If you reach your goals in life, there is a great chance that your life will be better, will be as you want it to be. Maybe learning English is just one little piece of it, but it is. I am also helping you communicate with other people from far away. If you can communicate with these people, and if you want to, there can be more understanding around the world. With more understanding, maybe we can have a little more harmony and less war and conflict. I really love that my job contributes a little to this. Of course, it's up to you if you want to do it, but I help to give you a chance.



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  1. Camila15 de junio de 2021 a las 16:37

    I truly love languages, and i think that it's because it are different ways to communicate with other people. I'm interested on english, it's hard to me, but i'll keep trying. Thanks you for your dedication an understanding in class

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  2. Valentina González16 de junio de 2021 a las 8:48

    I really like your work, it contributes to the development and fulfillment of the objectives of many people!

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  3. barbaradonbear16 de junio de 2021 a las 10:17

    Very nice words dear teacher, I too believe that the world could be a different place if we all contribute.

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  4. Cata Vásquez16 de junio de 2021 a las 16:13

    What a beutiful reflection about "one person at a time". I think that your work is admirable because it is capable of allowing us to express ourselves and dialogue and even to fulfill dreams.

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  5. Rodrigo16 de junio de 2021 a las 17:58

    From a very young age I have loved the English language. Its ability to communicate connects borders, continents, countries and the entire world.

    The world is a dark place, but professions like yours, or anyone seeking to improve things; help to brighten the world a little more

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  6. Constanza Ávila2 de junio de 2022 a las 16:55

    Hello teacher! It was very nice to read your text, I admire your way of looking at things.

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  7. Emilia Gutiérrez5 de julio de 2022 a las 11:54

    It is clear that he loves his work and performs it with great passion.

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  8. Maricel Sepúlveda14 de julio de 2022 a las 19:29

    teachers are definitely very important in society, especially those who teach languages!!

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  9. Schlomith Araya Inos.15 de julio de 2022 a las 8:17

    Hello teacher, I totally agree with you!

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