【範文】
It is possible to learn on one’s own as well as with a teacher. Which method is better may depend on what is being learnt and on the character of the learner. For myself, I prefer to learn with a teacher because I think that this method is more effective for me.
The advantages of studying with a teacher are many. Perhaps the most important is that a teacher can help me interpret and better understand what I am studying. By discussing the material with my teacher I can gain more than I would if I just memorized facts. In addition, I can benefit from the teacher’s greater knowledge of and experience with the subject. My teacher may know not only the material found in the textbook, but also have valuable practical working experience. I also believe that a teacher can help me develop good learning skills so that I will be able to continue to learn independently in the future. Finally, a teacher can direct my studies so I can learn more efficiently. That is important at this time in my life when I have a great deal of important material to learn.?
For all these reasons, I prefer to study with a teacher than on my own at this time. In the future, when the pressures of my studies are lessened and I am learning only insgroupsto pursue my own interests, I may prefer to do so independently.
跟著老師學習
我們可能會獨自學習或是跟著老師一起學習。哪一種方式比較好可能取決於學習的內容，以及學習者本身的性格。就我自己而言，我比較喜歡跟著老師學，因為我認為這個方法對我比較有效。
跟著老師學習有很多優點。最重要的或許就是老師可以幫我解釋或使我更加了解自己正在學習的內容。通過和老師討論學習資料，我能學到比死記硬背更多的知識。此外，我可以從老師所擁有的該科目較淵博的`知識以及他豐富的經驗中獲益良多。老師知道的可能不只是教科書中的內容，老師還會有珍貴的實際工作經驗。我也相信，老師能幫助我培養良好的學習技巧。如此一來，以後我就能夠繼續獨立地學習。最後，老師能協助指導我的學業，使我更有效地學習。這對我在這段時期是非常重要的，因為我有許多重要的知識必須學習。
基於這些理由，我目前比較喜歡跟著老師學，而不喜歡自己學。以後，當我的學業壓力減輕，而且只是為了追求自己的興趣而學習時，我可能就會比較喜歡自己獨立學習了。
【註釋】
on one’s own 靠自己
as well as 以及
depend on 視…而定
character n.性格
effective adj.有效的
interpret v.解釋
memorize v.背誦；記憶
in addition 此外(=besides)
benefit v.獲益〈from〉
textbook n.教科書
valuable adj.珍貴的
practical adj.實際的
independently adv.獨立地
direct v.管理；指導
efficiently adv.有效地
lessen v.減輕
pursue v.追求??
