BrettNortje
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This is something we all do sometimes in our lives - try to teach someone else something. this is also a crux of our conversations - asking questions of the other, and learning about what they have to say. this forms the core of communication, as we speak to relay our thoughts, and thus are 'always teaching' through trying to get others to see things our way. even gossip is about rumors, and rumors are about theories we wish to teach, yes?
So, how do we teach effectively? the firs thing i did while conversing with non first language english speakers was to use lots of small words replacing the big words we use to impress each other, and bring others to think they are on our level. for example, a child writing a story for recognition and something they want to do, would call their story "a piece" rather than an "essay," yes? this is because it is harder to understand these words, making you feel more important and trying to impress 'your teacher' or whatever.
Small words should always be used. this lets one flow, as, the reading of a big word makes for a longer period of hesitation between words, breaking the 'flow' of the sentence. this is something i tend to always do, as i like to be understood by n.f.l. english speakers and children too.
Then, you need to speak to them on either a universal level, or a level familiar to them. for example, you could speak about how cows need grass on a universal level, and then how much grass each species eats on a personal level, yes? this would be better to get as detailed as you can without confusing your audience, of course.
~ So far, small words, familiarity.
So, how do we teach effectively? the firs thing i did while conversing with non first language english speakers was to use lots of small words replacing the big words we use to impress each other, and bring others to think they are on our level. for example, a child writing a story for recognition and something they want to do, would call their story "a piece" rather than an "essay," yes? this is because it is harder to understand these words, making you feel more important and trying to impress 'your teacher' or whatever.
Small words should always be used. this lets one flow, as, the reading of a big word makes for a longer period of hesitation between words, breaking the 'flow' of the sentence. this is something i tend to always do, as i like to be understood by n.f.l. english speakers and children too.
Then, you need to speak to them on either a universal level, or a level familiar to them. for example, you could speak about how cows need grass on a universal level, and then how much grass each species eats on a personal level, yes? this would be better to get as detailed as you can without confusing your audience, of course.
~ So far, small words, familiarity.