Some people say educational success is because of good teachers where as others say it depends on students. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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There has always been a discussion about whether
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educational
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is because of competent
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or depends on the learners.
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some believe the former is
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, others
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of the latter. The following essay will
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both sides.
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with, it is true that
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have always played an important role in academic
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, especially a good and competent
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is able to make a big difference in
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, without whom
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I was in high school I always wanted to be an engineer and the mechanical subject
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had great experience and knowledge in the field of engineering,
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he was able to teach me and direct me well.
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I achieved my dream to become
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engineer.
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,
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, no matter how qualified and fine a
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can be if a student does not have enough interest in the subject or determination a
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cannot bring
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even if the
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is well
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and knowledgeable because it takes two in order to tango, and
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a student should comply with the
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and work together so that the
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can be achieved. In conclusion, despite the fact that
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talented or wise a
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might be, educational
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depends not only on
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but
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on learners,
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both
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and students must strive together in order to bring up
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Coherence and Cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph clearly presents a distinct idea. Your second and third paragraphs both discuss the role of teachers and students but could be separated more distinctly around the main points.
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Avoid using colloquial expressions like 'it takes two to tango' in a formal essay. Instead, explain the concept straightforwardly.
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Improve lexical resource by varying word choice and reducing repetitive phrases.
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The essay provides relevant, personal examples which help illustrate your point about teachers' influence.
Coherence and Cohesion
There is a clear introduction and conclusion, which frames the essay coherently for the reader.
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You present both views effectively, and express a balanced opinion.

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