Phrasebase categorizes each of our language enthusiast members interest as either being that of either a Student, Teacher or Language Exchange Partner… or some combination thereof.

It is important to note that we often use the terms “Teacher” and “Tutor” interchangeably. Because they are so much alike.

However, in some cases, we get more detailed and discern the difference between Teaching and Tutoring. The difference as we define it to be, is basically this…

Tutors teach students 1 on 1.
Teachers teach 1 on many.. (Teachers teach class sessions consisting of several students.)

If you are student, you need to consider which environment is most suitable for you to learn a language. If you have an independent, self studying, largely introverted personality, then perhaps you would be better off learning in a Tutor<>Student environment.

However, if you are very social, extroverted and learn better in groups, then you may be more suitable in a Teacher<>Students environment.

Another difference is that in general, Individual Tutoring sessions cost more than Teacher led classroom sessions.

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