Learn English meaning of 'professors'

Intro

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• let down
• rise to the occasion
• multiple
• inspire

• passionate
• role model
• motivate
• set the bar

• worthy
• expectations

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Do you remember any teachers from school? How about any college professors? A lot of students are passionate about their education and see their professors as role models. Many professors want to motivate their students and set the bar high so that their students can become successful in the future. It is important to have good communication with your professor so that you can get a worthy education.

Some people do not have good relationships with their professors. They may not be passionate about the class, or they may feel let down by the professor’s teaching style. Students want their professors to be excited about teaching. Some students are able to rise to the occasion and do great in a class, but other students may need to try multiple classes before they can connect with their professor.

Jessica and Gary are talking about their college professors. Jessica loved her professors and is telling Gary all about her experience. Find out what Gary thinks in today’s English lesson.

Dialog

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Gary

Jessica

Gary:  When you were in school… college… did you have any professors who just inspired you and got you so passionate about your study that you couldn’t help but go to their class every day?

Jessica:  Oh absolutely. I had quite a few of them, actually. I got a very good education, and I had a lot of role models, and they really set the bar high when it came to their expectations of you as a student.

Gary:  Those are really good teachers.

Jessica:  Yeah, I know I had multiple fantastic professors.

Gary:  You’re kind of lucky.

Jessica:  I know.

Gary:  I was really let down with my experience in college.

Jessica:  Oh, that’s too bad! They didn’t motivate you?

Gary:  No, they didn’t really inspire me. They just kind of talked about their subject. And, I don’t know, they seemed motivated by the clock to get home more than they were trying to motivate the students to get excited about the topics.

Jessica:  It’s unfortunate when you’re paying for a class that the professor doesn’t rise to the occasion and really give you a worthy education.

Gary:  I agree.

Jessica:  Maybe, I’ll become a professor.

Gary:  Oh, really?

Jessica:  Yes.

 

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