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Many people use distance learning programmes (study material,post,tv,the internet,etc..) to study at home, but some people think that it can not bring the same benefits of attending college or university .To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?



Nowadays, with advanced technological developments, it is not so hard for people want to study at home or anywhere with only  a computer and an internet connection without attending class. However, whether this provides the same benefits as traditional learning methods or not is a controversial issue. My view is that classroom-based learning is more effective for most of people.

Let us begin, with the first benefit of traditional learning is teachers, people who have been trained to impart directly knowledge to students through their wisdom and experience, who can insert different methods into the learning process to generate interest and motivate students. A computer can show that you were wrong, but it can not explain why you made a mistake while a teacher can. So attending school is always the best way to obtain knowledge .

Moreover, the studying environment at college or university can help students have a chance for both mental and physical training as well as gaining soft skills which will be necessary for their living and job in the future. For example, my friend who always felt afraid of standing in front of a crowd overcame her weakness when she was forced to do a presentation before her classmates. After actively participating in social actions which were organised in her university, she became more confident and open-minded in her communication with everyone.

That is not to say that remote learning programmes do not have any positive points. Of course, in some remote areas without roads or funds, many people do not have the means of paying for tuition to studying at university or people are busy working and have insufficient time to be present in classroom. thus, it is really useful in reducing the learning costs and time.

In summary, the traditional learning model has been tested and survived the ages . Meanwhile , we should also harness the potential of new technology and apply flexibly in some especial cases.

Hello Iris,

Interesting essay about learning methods. What do you think about having live lessons online with trained and experienced teachers? (Like the ones on italki!)

There are a few mistakes but I can understand everything you wrote. We use the present perfect to talk about things in the past which have an influence on the present so 'people who have been trained' The fact that they have been trained (in the past) means that they now know how to teach. In the penultimate paragraph - to have the means of + verb-ing.

Hope this helps

Bob