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In Unit 1, I learned about the different roles of the teacher and when they should be implemented, what makes a good learner, and the Common European Framework structure for speaker fluency. Regarding the different roles of the teacher, I learned that the teacher isn't just someone who talks in front of the class all of the time, but rather someone who engages with class activities, even joining in when there are an uneven amount of students. I also learned that the teacher is a tutor in some cases, meaning one on one coaching or teaching. I've never been given the opportunity in the past to be tutored by my teacher, and will definitely be taking this information of tutoring to a level with my teaching in the future. Another thing I learned from this unit is that adults are more often nervous about new learning experiences. This makes me wonder if I should be easier on adults and be more of a coach rather than a teacher to them.