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Art/Literary - Education / Pedagogy | | English term or phrase: break down | | Here is the text I don't really understand: "If I (teacher) break down her (student) one hour, the hour has to be the most beneficial one for her." What does "break down" mean here? Just for your info, the speaker is Australian. |
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 Katsushi Saito
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| Grading comment herが後に来ていたので少し違和感を持っていたのですが、こういう言い方をするのですね。どうもありがとうございました！
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2 hrs confidence: 一時間の内訳／一時間を分ける（分単位）
Explanation:
I think “Break down an hour” here implies that one hour is divided into smaller units of time. For instance, 10 to 15 minute slots, then each slot will be planned in such a way that it gives the maximum benefit to the student.
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Asker: I have chosen Katsushi's answer as the best one, but I am aware that yours actually means the same and appreciate it so much!
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