I would like to know opinions of tutors on the topic 'self-learning vs tutor-assisted learning'. There are many websites and apps which can be used to master Language topics like grammar, vocabulary, listening skills. But a student still needs help and guidance from a tutor especially for topics like spoken English. On the other hand, there are courses which are completely tutor-led. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both the methods?

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Tarun Chawla

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I believe Self-Learning is the best mode of learning provided there is sheer dedication being put by one into it. Some guidance does no harm and I think guidance should be taken as the first step before the self-learning mode by the students can finally by adopted.
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Dear Harshad, What ever course you do in life kindly go through some experienced person. Example .."otherwise Indian cricket team would have been playing cricket without a coach".
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People say, its combination of both tutoring and self-learning that leads to great results. In our opinion, It is tutoring that is still the best way to go forward. Today, as you mentioned, there are millions of GBs stuff free on English speaking and everyone claims their data to be excellent. It...
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People say, its combination of both tutoring and self-learning that leads to great results. In our opinion, It is tutoring that is still the best way to go forward. Today, as you mentioned, there are millions of GBs stuff free on English speaking and everyone claims their data to be excellent. It is tutor's duty to introduce students to suitable material and guide them on how to use it. This way students are not confused by over-rated claims. Also, class-room coaching ensures consistency and discipline required to learn well. So class-rooms are equally important. read less
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Courses can give you limited examples. There can be any misunderstanding in interpriting the words, it may take time to resolve the question. If one is learning from a tutor, he can get his problems solved immediately. A tutor can understand the student very well as well the student. Direct personal...
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Courses can give you limited examples. There can be any misunderstanding in interpriting the words, it may take time to resolve the question. If one is learning from a tutor, he can get his problems solved immediately. A tutor can understand the student very well as well the student. Direct personal contact is much more important than the on line study, particularly for language. read less
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Certified IELTS, Spoken English Coach & Educational consultant

It is all down to your need. If you habit is to learn online is better than the assisted than go for it. Else I suggest to go with tutor.
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Language development needs practice. the tutors guidance to the students make ssure that learning and understanding becomes easier. Even online learning through skype video is Ok. System generated tutors can't check the students mistakes so for a bbeginner learning through teacher is advisable
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B.Tech, Spoken English, EEC, MATLAB, CET Coaching Tutor with 20 years of experience

Self learning can be done at your pace while tutor led needs to be done along with the tutor himself. Both avenues are needed for an excellent end result.
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It's true that there is a world of resources available on the internet when it comes to learning but 'tutor assisted learning' certainly has its advantages as it ensures disciplined, structured and consistent efforts towards reaching your goal.
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Theory papers like Engineering Economics, Software Engineering can be learnt by self-learning at their own pace using books, online PPTs/notes and Google search. Programming papers, Maths papers can be fully understood only with the help of a tutor. Guidance & problem solving skills can be learnt in...
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Theory papers like Engineering Economics, Software Engineering can be learnt by self-learning at their own pace using books, online PPTs/notes and Google search. Programming papers, Maths papers can be fully understood only with the help of a tutor. Guidance & problem solving skills can be learnt in this way. read less
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A tutor based teaching makes a student well committed to learn with little options. A tutor can well gauge the problem a student is facing in comprehension and can clear it easily. A tutor can elucidate the importance of learning any particular subject and will know the sequence of students underst...
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