English Literature Interview

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English is one of those subjects that gets students talking. As Ms. Morit put it, the funnest part about English is, “You get to discuss a lot. You get to talk about different ideas and different books and really anything.” That’s what makes English fun. It’s not just about reading or writing, but about sharing opinions, hearing new ideas, and thinking in different ways.

Of course, English can also be challenging. The hardest parts, according to Ms. Morit are “probably grammar, knowing that you made a mistake and how to fix it, and then also probably writing essays.” Grammar rules can be confusing, and essay writing takes time, structure, and clear thinking.

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Still, there are parts of English that come easily. Ms. Morit mentioned that “if you just talk a lot and you love to talk, like the sound of your own voice, that is probably going to be a pretty easy course.” English gives students a chance to express themselves, so those who like to share ideas often find it enjoyable.

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Why is English such an important subject?
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Why is English taught in so many foreign countries as the 2nd language?
What benefits does English have compared to other languages
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Interview Questions

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A typical English lesson often focuses on learning about techniques in stories or poetry. Ms. Morit explained that it “looks like learning about technique or some sort of common thing you see in stories and poetry and then kind of looking at examples of that.” Students might read novels, short stories, or poems and identify devices like symbolism or metaphor to understand how writers create meaning.

When asked about book recommendations, Ms. Morit said, “For high school, I would probably recommend reading a lot of classic books like Animal Farm, maybe even something in Shakespeare. I love Shakespeare.” She also encouraged students to explore modern works, such as The Hate U Give and other dystopian or fantasy novels (which often connect to real-world issues).

English is considered an important subject because it’s used every day, even outside of school. Ms. Morit explained, “It’s important that you use it every day, right? And even when you graduate high school, you still have to learn to write an invoice, respond to emails. You have to learn how to communicate clearly.” Strong communication skills are useful in every

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career and situation.

She also explained that English has benefits and challenges compared to other languages. “There are millions and billions of people across the world that speak it. Most of the standard language is English.” However, she added that it’s also “one of the hardest languages to learn” because “English doesn’t have a lot of rules” and “never really follows its own rules.”

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Ms. Morit shared her thoughts on why English is taught as a second language in so many countries. “Due to the fact that England is probably one of the strongest countries that colonized the world, that’s probably my best guess,” she said. English became a global language through history, and now it connects people all around the world.

Overall, English is more than just a subject in school. It’s about communication, creativity, and understanding others. Through discussions, reading, and writing, students learn not only how to express themselves but also how to listen and connect with the world around them.

When asked about the most boring part of English, she laughed and said, “Oh, reading a really boring old book. I tell my students all the time, you get to choose what you read. Find something you like to read.” She also reminded students that “people say they don’t read. That’s not true. You read every

day. You just

don’t read things that you like to read.”