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Can it be a good letter of application? Dear Mr Birgham I am writing in response to your announcement in an international college magazine. I am interested in applying for the role of English teacher. As you can see from the attached C.V. I am a teacher at a language school, where I am currently educating children and teenagers. Our school is aiming to build a sufficient knowledge background for students using various teaching methods and efficient approaches, such as technology - integrated method, and strategies that foster critical thinking and engagement. As well as teaching foreign language, I also develop skills that are important for modern society and empower students to become active participants. For instance, I made a good use of project-based learning and my students took full advantage of it, elaborating a guide about their home town for foreign guests in English language. I believe the experiences outlined above have not only enhanced my interpersonal skills, but also allowed me to develop strong leading skills. These abilities would be very useful when dealing with the children and responding to enquiries at your organisation. Attending a volunteer programme in remote villages would be an experience for two reasons. It would provide me with a clearer insight into education in remote areas and children' s attitude to learning and personal development. At the same time, I could have an eye for the benefits of learning in smaller classrooms. I can assure you that I would be willing to do any task required of me. I consider myself to be conscientious, approachable, and a team player, and would welcome the opportunity to contribute to the volunteering programme. Yours faithfully

Can I use these two interchangeably? I just called to see if you were up. I'm just calling to see if you're up yet.

Υоu dоn't gо ѕреесhlеѕѕ bесаuѕе уоu dоn't knоw Еnglіѕh. Аnd nоt bесаuѕе уоu lасk wоrdѕ — but bесаuѕе уоu lоѕе authоrіtу. Тhіѕ еріѕоdе ехрlоrеѕ thе ѕwіtсh thаt hарреnѕ thе mоmеnt уоu ѕреаk.

Is this sentence OK? I tried calling you earlier, but your phone was constantly busy.

Are both OK and the same meaning? I don't know whether or not I should do it. I don't know whether I should do it or not.

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