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  that it is important to improve 
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  skills and abilities.  I am of the opinion that it is much better to learn with a teacher than it is to study research alone.  I feel 
 way for two main reasons, which I will explore in the following essay.
          
 with, studying with a teacher helps us to stay focused and avoid distractions, which are two things that people today often struggle with. Nowadays, we have a lot of technological distractions right at our fingertips, including smartphones, social networking websites and streaming videos.  Even when we make firm plans, it is difficult to stay focused on our studies because it is so easy to consume some frivolous entertainment 
. My own experience is a compelling example of 
. When I was attempting to learn English for the first time, my studies faltered because I pulled out my phone whenever I hit a difficult part in my exercise book.  When I switched to studying with a tutor, 
, she scolded me whenever I tried to use a phone in class. 
, whenever I tried 
 some idle small talk in order to avoid hard work, she changed the subject back to learning English. I progressed much more quickly with her than I did 
 studying on my own.
          
, most of us have an inflated sense of our own intelligence, which causes problems when we try to study alone.  Many people believe that with just a nice 
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  they can master any topic on their own. They are of the opinion that they can create a curriculum all by themselves and formulate their own study plan.  
, 
 is something that only trained experts are actually very good at. 
, when I first started learning 
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  I studied all by myself. I wrote complicated lesson plans and schedules that I thought would match my progress.  Sadly, I did not learn as quickly as I anticipated 
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  my plans fell apart. When I started studying with a talented and experienced tutor, she immediately assessed my needs and ability level and created a more realistic timeline for me. 
, I have been able to make real progress without feeling discouraged.
          In conclusion, I strongly believe that studying with a teacher is better than studying alone. 
 is because teachers help us to avoid distractions and because they can help us form realistic goals and objectives.