Teaching vs. Learning
Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready for some new vocabulary? Well, we proudly present to you: The differences between 'teaching' and 'learning'.
What Is Their Main Difference?
Both are related to gaining new knowledge and expertise in a particular subject/field. However, 'teaching' is about instructing someone to do something properly, while, 'learning' is about acquiring knowledge.
Differences
When you 'teach' someone something, you instruct them in a particular subject. In other words, you import your knowledge and understanding to them, letting them gain more understanding. Look at the examples below:
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Today, I've decided to
When someone 'learns' something, they are being instructed. In other words, they gain more comprehension in a particular subject/field.
Mom, today I
Similarities
Both are about spending time to import one's knowledge to someone or gain more understanding from someone. Check out the following examples:
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They say
Are They Interchangeable?
As it was clear above, these two can never be used interchangeably because 'teaching' is what the instructor does, and the learners 'learn'. Compare:
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