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Scott Thornbury - Bilingual quotes that celebrate the beauty of language, showcasing meaningful expressions in two unique perspectives.
Scott Thornbury is a well-known figure in the field of English language teaching. His work primarily focuses on the areas of language acquisition and teaching methodology. Thornbury emphasizes the importance of understanding how language learning occurs and advocates for teaching practices that are informed by research. This approach aligns with a communicative method that encourages interaction and real-life use of language in the classroom. In addition to his teaching, Thornbury has authored several influential books and articles on language teaching. His writings often explore the relationship between language and communication, helping educators rethink traditional approaches. This has led to increased interest in task-based and experiential learning techniques. Thornbury's contributions extend beyond academia; he is active in the teacher training community and frequently conducts workshops and seminars worldwide. His insights help teachers develop their skills and adapt to new pedagogical trends, making him a respected authority in English language education.

Scott Thornbury is an influential figure in English language teaching, recognized for his focus on language acquisition and effective teaching methodologies.

He has written numerous books and articles that challenge traditional teaching approaches, advocating for methods that promote real communication and interaction.

Through his workshops and seminars, Thornbury continues to inspire and equip teachers with innovative techniques, solidifying his status as a leading authority in the field.

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Small towns are like metronomes; with the slightest flick, the beat changes.
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Look, if you say that science will eventually prove there is no God, on that I must differ. No matter how small they take it back, to a tadpole, to an atom, there is always something they can't explain, something that created it all at the end of the search. And no matter how far they try to go the other way – to extend life, play around with the genes, clone this, clone that, live to one hundred and fifty – at some point, life is over. And then what happens? When the life comes to an end? I shrugged. You see? He leaned back. He smiled. When you come to the end, that's where God begins.
by Mitch Albom
You say you should have died instead of me. But during my time on earth, people died instead of me, too. It happens every day. When lightning strikes a minute after you are gone, or an airplane crashes that you might have been on. When your colleague falls ill and you do not. We think such things are random. But there is a balance to it all. One withers, another grows. Birth and death are part of a whole.
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The nun said, I can forgive the language. I'm not sure I can forgive your making an obscene gesture at your mother. Ya gotta know her, Holland said. If you knew her, you'd give her the finger, too.
by John Sandford
But an ink brush, she thinks, is a skeleton key for a prisoner's mind.
by David Mitchell
There's lying," says Mum, fishing out the envelope she wrote the directions on from her handbag, "which is wrong, and there's creating the right impression, which is necessary.
by David Mitchell
Ain't you supposed to have peace when you die?'You have peace,' the old woman said, 'when you make it with yourself.
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Unlimited power in the hands of limited people always leads to cruelty.
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My life amounts to no more than one drop in a limitless ocean. Yet what is any ocean, but a multitude of drops?
by David Mitchell
But love takes many forms, and it is not the same for any man and woman. What people find then is a certain love.
by Mitch Albom
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