Being a persistent or persevering learner?
If someone is studying something for a longer period, concentrated, focused: is he rather a "persistent learner" (which yields more hits at google) or a "persevering learner" (which seem to be used more often in bible references and on religious websites)?
According to @Thursagen's answer, persevering would be the positive notion.
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If someone is studying something for a longer period, concentrated, focused: is he rather a "persistent learner" (which yields more hits at google) or a "persevering learner" (which seem to be used more often in bible references and on religious websites)?
According to @Thursagen's answer, persevering would be the positive notion.
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If someone is studying something for a longer period, concentrated, focused: is he rather a "persistent learner" (which yields more hits at google) or a "persevering learner" (which seem to be used more often in bible references and on religious websites)?
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If someone is studying something for a longer period, concentrated, focused: is he rather a "persistent learner" (which yields more hits at google) or a "persevering learner" (which seem to be used more often in bible references and on religious websites)?
According to @Thursagen's answer, persevering would be the positive notion.
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I'd say a diligent, or hardworking student.
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Somebody seems to have coined the phrase 'persistent learner', but persistent is normally used when someone keeps on doing something undesirable, like a child pestering a parent for sweets, or in a phrase like 'persistent cough'.
answered 1 hour ago
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So 'persistent learner' can be used in a positive way, even though 'persistent' per se is usually rather negative?
– kalle
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I would have to disagree your interpretation of 'persistent'. As far as I can tell there's no negative implication to what the person is attempting.
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I'd say a diligent, or hardworking student.
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Somebody seems to have coined the phrase 'persistent learner', but persistent is normally used when someone keeps on doing something undesirable, like a child pestering a parent for sweets, or in a phrase like 'persistent cough'.
answered 1 hour ago
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So 'persistent learner' can be used in a positive way, even though 'persistent' per se is usually rather negative?
– kalle
36 mins ago
I would have to disagree your interpretation of 'persistent'. As far as I can tell there's no negative implication to what the person is attempting.
– bxk21
20 secs ago
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Somebody seems to have coined the phrase 'persistent learner', but persistent is normally used when someone keeps on doing something undesirable, like a child pestering a parent for sweets, or in a phrase like 'persistent cough'.
answered 1 hour ago
Kate Bunting
5,74431416
So 'persistent learner' can be used in a positive way, even though 'persistent' per se is usually rather negative?
– kalle
36 mins ago
I would have to disagree your interpretation of 'persistent'. As far as I can tell there's no negative implication to what the person is attempting.
– bxk21
20 secs ago
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Somebody seems to have coined the phrase 'persistent learner', but persistent is normally used when someone keeps on doing something undesirable, like a child pestering a parent for sweets, or in a phrase like 'persistent cough'.
answered 1 hour ago
Kate Bunting
5,74431416
Somebody seems to have coined the phrase 'persistent learner', but persistent is normally used when someone keeps on doing something undesirable, like a child pestering a parent for sweets, or in a phrase like 'persistent cough'.
answered 1 hour ago
Kate Bunting
5,74431416
answered 1 hour ago
Kate Bunting
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answered 1 hour ago
Kate Bunting
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answered 1 hour ago
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So 'persistent learner' can be used in a positive way, even though 'persistent' per se is usually rather negative?
– kalle
36 mins ago
I would have to disagree your interpretation of 'persistent'. As far as I can tell there's no negative implication to what the person is attempting.
– bxk21
20 secs ago
add a comment |
So 'persistent learner' can be used in a positive way, even though 'persistent' per se is usually rather negative?
– kalle
36 mins ago
I would have to disagree your interpretation of 'persistent'. As far as I can tell there's no negative implication to what the person is attempting.
– bxk21
20 secs ago
So 'persistent learner' can be used in a positive way, even though 'persistent' per se is usually rather negative?
– kalle
36 mins ago
So 'persistent learner' can be used in a positive way, even though 'persistent' per se is usually rather negative?
– kalle
36 mins ago
I would have to disagree your interpretation of 'persistent'. As far as I can tell there's no negative implication to what the person is attempting.
– bxk21
20 secs ago
I would have to disagree your interpretation of 'persistent'. As far as I can tell there's no negative implication to what the person is attempting.
– bxk21
20 secs ago
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