{"id":1408,"date":"2026-09-11T11:01:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T05:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.narayanacoachingcenters.in\/blog\/?p=1408"},"modified":"2026-09-17T14:19:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T08:49:40","slug":"from-mistakes-to-marks-how-quick-feedback-helps-students-improve-faster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.narayanacoachingcenters.in\/blog\/from-mistakes-to-marks-how-quick-feedback-helps-students-improve-faster\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning by Teaching: Why Explaining Concepts Improves Understanding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever thought you understood a chapter perfectly\u2014until someone asked you to explain it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may know the formula, remember the definition, or recognise the correct answer. But when you try to explain the idea in your own words, you suddenly realise that there are parts you do not fully understand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is exactly why <\/span><b>learning by teaching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is such a powerful study technique.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you explain a concept to someone else, your brain has to do more than simply remember information. You must organize ideas, connect concepts, choose examples, answer questions, and simplify difficult points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For students in Classes 11 and 12, this can be especially useful because subjects become more complex and exams often test understanding rather than simple memorization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching others can help turn passive studying into active learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.narayanacoachingcenters.in\/blog\/from-mistakes-to-marks-how-quick-feedback-helps-students-improve-faster\/#What_Does_%E2%80%9CLearning_by_Teaching%E2%80%9D_Mean\" title=\"What Does \u201cLearning by Teaching\u201d Mean?\">What Does \u201cLearning by Teaching\u201d Mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.narayanacoachingcenters.in\/blog\/from-mistakes-to-marks-how-quick-feedback-helps-students-improve-faster\/#1_Teaching_Forces_You_to_Organise_Your_Thoughts\" title=\"1. Teaching Forces You to Organise Your Thoughts\">1. Teaching Forces You to Organise Your Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.narayanacoachingcenters.in\/blog\/from-mistakes-to-marks-how-quick-feedback-helps-students-improve-faster\/#2_Explaining_Reveals_Gaps_in_Your_Understanding\" title=\"2. Explaining Reveals Gaps in Your Understanding\">2. Explaining Reveals Gaps in Your Understanding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.narayanacoachingcenters.in\/blog\/from-mistakes-to-marks-how-quick-feedback-helps-students-improve-faster\/#3_Putting_Concepts_Into_Your_Own_Words_Improves_Memory\" title=\"3. Putting Concepts Into Your Own Words Improves Memory\">3. Putting Concepts Into Your Own Words Improves Memory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.narayanacoachingcenters.in\/blog\/from-mistakes-to-marks-how-quick-feedback-helps-students-improve-faster\/#4_Questions_From_Others_Strengthen_Your_Thinking\" title=\"4. Questions From Others Strengthen Your Thinking\">4. Questions From Others Strengthen Your Thinking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.narayanacoachingcenters.in\/blog\/from-mistakes-to-marks-how-quick-feedback-helps-students-improve-faster\/#5_Teaching_Helps_With_Subjects_That_Require_Steps\" title=\"5. Teaching Helps With Subjects That Require Steps\">5. Teaching Helps With Subjects That Require Steps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.narayanacoachingcenters.in\/blog\/from-mistakes-to-marks-how-quick-feedback-helps-students-improve-faster\/#6_Teaching_Improves_Exam_Confidence\" title=\"6. Teaching Improves Exam Confidence\">6. Teaching Improves Exam Confidence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.narayanacoachingcenters.in\/blog\/from-mistakes-to-marks-how-quick-feedback-helps-students-improve-faster\/#7_Try_the_%E2%80%9CTeach_It_Simply%E2%80%9D_Method\" title=\"7. Try the \u201cTeach It Simply\u201d Method\">7. Try the \u201cTeach It Simply\u201d Method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.narayanacoachingcenters.in\/blog\/from-mistakes-to-marks-how-quick-feedback-helps-students-improve-faster\/#8_You_Do_Not_Need_an_Actual_Student\" title=\"8. You Do Not Need an Actual Student\">8. You Do Not Need an Actual Student<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.narayanacoachingcenters.in\/blog\/from-mistakes-to-marks-how-quick-feedback-helps-students-improve-faster\/#9_Combine_Teaching_With_Practice\" title=\"9. Combine Teaching With Practice\">9. Combine Teaching With Practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.narayanacoachingcenters.in\/blog\/from-mistakes-to-marks-how-quick-feedback-helps-students-improve-faster\/#Do_Not_Just_Ask_%E2%80%9CDo_I_Know_This%E2%80%9D\" title=\"Do Not Just Ask, \u201cDo I Know This?\u201d\">Do Not Just Ask, \u201cDo I Know This?\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.narayanacoachingcenters.in\/blog\/from-mistakes-to-marks-how-quick-feedback-helps-students-improve-faster\/#Turn_Your_Study_Session_Into_a_Mini_Classroom\" title=\"Turn Your Study Session Into a Mini Classroom\">Turn Your Study Session Into a Mini Classroom<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_%E2%80%9CLearning_by_Teaching%E2%80%9D_Mean\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>What Does \u201cLearning by Teaching\u201d Mean?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning by teaching means studying a topic with the intention of explaining it to someone else.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might explain a concept to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A classmate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sibling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study partner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A friend<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A family member<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even teach an imaginary student.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The important part is that you try to explain the concept clearly without simply reading directly from your textbook.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, instead of repeatedly reading Newton\u2019s laws of motion, try explaining each law aloud using an everyday example.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of memorising a biology process, explain the sequence step by step as if you were teaching a junior student.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The moment you begin explaining, you start noticing how well you actually understand the topic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Teaching_Forces_You_to_Organise_Your_Thoughts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>1. Teaching Forces You to Organise Your Thoughts<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading notes can sometimes create an illusion of understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything looks familiar, so you may feel that you know the topic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But familiarity is not the same as understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you teach something, you need to organise the information logically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you are explaining photosynthesis, you cannot simply recall random keywords such as chlorophyll, sunlight, carbon dioxide, and glucose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to explain:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where does it happen?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why does it happen?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What materials are required?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is produced?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organising information in this way creates stronger connections between ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That makes the topic easier to remember and apply later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Explaining_Reveals_Gaps_in_Your_Understanding\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>2. Explaining Reveals Gaps in Your Understanding<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest advantages of teaching is that it quickly exposes what you do not know.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suppose you are explaining differentiation to a friend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You confidently explain the formula, but your friend asks:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhy do we use this rule here?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you cannot answer clearly, you have discovered a gap in your understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That gap may not have been obvious while simply reading the chapter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is useful because now you know exactly what to revise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of studying the entire chapter again, you can focus on the specific part that confused you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning becomes more targeted and efficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Putting_Concepts_Into_Your_Own_Words_Improves_Memory\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>3. Putting Concepts Into Your Own Words Improves Memory<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copying textbook language is not the same as understanding it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you explain a concept in your own words, your brain processes the information more deeply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suppose your textbook gives a complicated definition in economics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of memorising it immediately, try saying:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhat this basically means is\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then explain the idea in simpler language.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After understanding the concept clearly, you can return to the formal terminology required for exams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This combination of simple understanding and accurate academic language can make revision much easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are no longer trying to remember isolated sentences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are remembering an idea that makes sense to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Questions_From_Others_Strengthen_Your_Thinking\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>4. Questions From Others Strengthen Your Thinking<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you teach another student, they may ask questions you never considered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhy does this happen?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCan this formula be used in every situation?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhat happens if this condition changes?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHow is this different from the previous concept?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These questions force you to think beyond memorised answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you cannot answer immediately, the question becomes a useful revision point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can look it up, discuss it with a teacher, and improve your understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this way, teaching turns learning into a more interactive process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Teaching_Helps_With_Subjects_That_Require_Steps\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>5. Teaching Helps With Subjects That Require Steps<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some subjects involve processes, derivations, calculations, or sequences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solving mathematics problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explaining chemical reactions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding biological cycles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing accounting entries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following physics derivations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explaining computer algorithms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These topics are often easier to understand when explained step by step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suppose you are solving a physics numerical.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not simply write the solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explain aloud:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhat information is given?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhat do I need to find?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhich formula should I use?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhy does this formula apply?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhat is the final unit?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method helps you understand the reasoning behind each step instead of memorising procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Teaching_Improves_Exam_Confidence\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>6. Teaching Improves Exam Confidence<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many students know a topic but struggle to explain it during an exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching practice can improve this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you repeatedly explain a concept in your own words, you become more comfortable recalling and presenting information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be especially useful for long-answer questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, before an exam, choose an important topic and explain it aloud without looking at your notes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can explain it clearly from beginning to end, you probably understand it well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you keep stopping or forgetting steps, that topic needs more revision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This gives you a simple way to test your readiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Try_the_%E2%80%9CTeach_It_Simply%E2%80%9D_Method\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>7. Try the \u201cTeach It Simply\u201d Method<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A useful approach is to imagine that you are teaching the concept to someone much younger than you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a topic and explain it using the simplest language possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid unnecessary technical words at first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then ask yourself:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCould someone who has never studied this understand my explanation?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the answer is no, simplify it further.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, instead of immediately giving a complicated definition of probability, you might begin with:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cProbability tells us how likely something is to happen.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the basic idea is clear, you can introduce formal definitions, formulas, and examples.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you cannot explain something simply, you may need to understand it more deeply.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_You_Do_Not_Need_an_Actual_Student\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>8. You Do Not Need an Actual Student<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not worry if no one is available to listen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can still use this technique alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explaining a topic in front of a mirror<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recording yourself on your phone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching an imaginary classroom<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing an explanation without referring to notes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a short voice note<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explaining the concept to an empty chair<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may feel unusual at first, but the learning effect comes from retrieving and organising the information\u2014not from having a real audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Combine_Teaching_With_Practice\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>9. 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