Tamara / USA 
Do I like my role at my current job?
Hi, my name is Tamara. I was born and raised in New York State in the United States. And right now I'm living in Ecuador, which is in South America. My question is, do I like my role at my current job?
Yes, I love my role at my current job, teaching English online to kids in China. Starting each class with basic conversations like asking students to share something good about their week or their day, what's their favorite thing about grandpa or grandma? It helps them transition from thinking in Chinese to speaking in English. This job helps me in tailoring activities for young and older students and introducing diverse themes such as nature and landmarks, to topics on brain activity and how it's used by scientists to discover new technologies. Creating a fun environment while encouraging participation keeps the students motivated and enhances their language development. Thus, I love being a part of their journey.
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role
Meaning: The job or function someone has in a situation or workplace.
Examples:
- I love my role as an online English teacher.
- Everyone has an important role on the team.
transition from
Meaning: To change or move from one state or activity to another.
Examples:
- Students transition from Chinese to English during class.
- It takes time to transition from school to work.
tailoring activities
Meaning: Adjusting or designing activities to fit specific needs.
Examples:
- She is good at tailoring activities for different ages.
- The teacher tailored activities to help shy students speak.
diverse themes
Meaning: Many different topics or subjects.
Examples:
- The lessons include diverse themes like nature and science.
- The book covers diverse themes from history to technology.
landmarks
Meaning: Famous or important places that are easy to recognize.
Examples:
- Students learn about landmarks like the Eiffel Tower.
- This city has many historic landmarks.
keeps the students motivated
Meaning: Helps students stay interested and want to learn.
Examples:
- Games and praise keep the students motivated.
- Clear goals keep learners motivated.
enhances
Meaning: Improves or makes something better.
Examples:
- Practice enhances language development.
- Music enhances the learning atmosphere.
being a part of their journey
Meaning: Helping or joining someone as they grow and learn over time.
Examples:
- She enjoys being a part of her students’ learning journey.
- Teachers are part of every student’s journey.
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