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Hamza Ahmed, Pakistan

Knowing the unknown is an intrinsic human trait. Our thirst for making sense of difficult concepts and other things is what increases our knowledge and paves the way for innovation. Similarly, when we read and encounter some unfamiliar words, we try to search for their meaning in a dictionary, so we can make sense of the sentence and acquire difficult concepts.

However, considering the amount of reading a student or a professional must do, using a dictionary (every time you come across a difficult word) is not . . .

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Hamza Ahmad
Hamza Ahmad
Hamza Ahmad is from Pakistan. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in food science from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Teaching English to students from various cultures and backgrounds is his passion. In particular, he helps students prepare for the IELTS exam. He has been teaching English language and offering IELTS preparation sessions since 2023 and so far has taught around 110 students from 30 different countries.