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Private English teacher vs language apps: what's the difference?
Language apps are popular, and they are useful. But many learners find that after months of app practice they still can't hold a real conversation. Here's why, and how a teacher fits in.
What apps do well
- Short daily practice and streaks.
- Vocabulary and simple grammar drills.
- Listening practice whenever you have a few minutes.
What a private teacher does better
- Real conversation. You answer unexpected questions, like in real life.
- Personal corrections. A teacher hears your pronunciation and your typical mistakes.
- Your topics. Your job, your exam, your trip.
- Motivation. A booked lesson with a person is harder to skip.
Native speaker or bilingual teacher?
A native English speaker is great for natural phrases and pronunciation. A teacher who speaks your language can explain grammar to beginners. On Teacher4.me you can filter by nationality and language.
The best combination
Use an app for daily vocabulary, and a teacher once or more a week to speak and get feedback.