The Learner's Dictionary

It's a beautiful moment we've all experienced: a teacher or coach says something and all of a sudden – like sunbeams cutting through a cloud – we get it. We understand deeply.

The question is, how do we make these moments happen more often?

I think one of the best ways is by using more precise language.  Too often, teachers and learners alike settle for vague instructions, like "do it like this," or "try it again."  These are well intended, perhaps, but in essence they are squishy, meaningless ...