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"A teacher of sorts" and "a sort of teacher"

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ESLBeginner  +  760301 Mon, 01 Jun 09 04:33 PM
Hi, would someone please tell me what's the difference between "a teacher of sorts" and "a sort of teacher"? Thanks.
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Clive  +  760317 Mon, 01 Jun 09 04:39 PM
Hi,

would someone please tell me what's the difference between "a teacher of sorts" and "a sort of teacher"?

 

Consider these examples.

Tom is a teacher of sorts. This is often a rather negative remark meaning that Tom is not a very good teacher. 

 

Tom is a sort of teacher. He teaches, but he's not a real or official teacher. There's nothing negative about this remark.

 

Best wishes, Clive
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