Pitch Writing Task

                I am Stanimir Tsvetkov, a student from Leyton Sixth Form College and a former student of the Geo Milev ELMS (English Language Middle School) . I will be writing in relation to student life and I think I am suited because I myself am going through it.


                Being used to a system, way different from what I am in now, I would say that I feel as if I am in the right place. That is mainly due to the fact that communism is still present in some way in my previous country, Bulgaria. For instance we are obliged to stand up and greet in one voice the incoming teacher in the room, otherwise we are punished. The teacher also stands on a platform, when he presents material, which I think implies, that he is superior in some way. Additionally having 14 different subjects is too much of a burden to bare, which results in information overload and you end up learning almost nothing. I personally think that focusing on fewer subjects that you are actually interested in is ideal, that way your mind is where it has to be. That is why A levels appeal so much to me. Furthermore the teaching methods in my previous school facility are a bit outdated compared to the ones used here. Back there, the connection between the student and teacher was absent. No one really cared about the opinion of the pupil pretty much, whilst here, even getting asked occasionally how are things going or if I need something is really pleasant. Being surrounded by skillful teachers in a healthy environment  makes me feel safe, capable and valued. For the first time in years I feel as if studying is peasant and enjoyable. I think that my previous school should start employing more young teachers. Furthermore I think the whole system should be updated in general.

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