Teaching abroad - Review 4

C2 Proficiency · Open Cloze · Close-up C2 Workbook, National Geographic Learning

For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.

Many native English speakers use their knowledge of the language to head (1) ___ to foreign lands and teach. Few can do this on a (2) ___ , of course, for it takes planning as well as teacher training. To be successful at teaching a language, it's (3) ___ enough to just be fluent. Students insist (4) ___ detailed explanations of grammatical structures but, the truth is, most native speakers can't readily explain (5) ___ a mixed conditional is formed, let alone its meaning. But with an intensive course in lesson planning, applied linguistics and a thirst for knowledge, the savvy ones catch (6) ___ quickly. Asked (7) ___ or not the journey lived up to their expectations, practically (8) ___ teacher would say it went according to plan; while rewarding, both teaching and being immersed in a new culture can be a challenge to one's soul.

Teaching abroad

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