What’s the point of learning English?
Students often ask why we study literature, and there isn’t always an easy answer. But, in a way, this is exactly why it’s so important, argues this international school English teacher
Convincing students about the importance of studying English literature isn’t always easy – but it’s a subject that perhaps teaches the most valuable skill of all, writes teacher Jack Dempsey
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I certainly do!
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You too Mary
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