What makes the ideal teacher

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/793594.stm

What pupils say

The final version incorporates some rather simpler definitions of what makes a good teacher, from pupils aged 12 and 13:

They say a good teacher . . .

is kind
is generous
listens to you
encourages you
has faith in you
keeps confidences
likes teaching children
likes teaching their subject
takes time to explain things
helps you when you're stuck
tells you how you are doing
allows you to have your say
doesn't give up on you
cares for your opinion
makes you feel clever
treats people equally
stands up for you
makes allowances
tells the truth
is forgiving.

Attack survivor saves sharks

frightening / jaws / to tell the tale / scars / ordeal


http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2013/03/130313_vwitn_shark.shtml

Beckham to help Chinese football (5)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2013/03/130304_witn_beckham_china.shtml

• honoured
• role
• ambassador
• tough(est)
• corruption
• taint
• founder
• standard
• to encourage

Walrus seen in Scotland (4)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2013/03/130306_vwitn_walrus_scotland.shtml

• doze

• once in a lifetime event

• in good health

• the centre of attention

• blubber

Manners

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/uk-culture/manners

Dining Etiquette for beginners