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[nagano]

Hello,

Is this a good sentence for writing?

"I want to become a teacher, because it is an interesting job."

I am not sure whether the use of "it" is acceptable. If not, please correct the sentence.

Thank you,

Nagano

[lotus]

Hi Nagano,

It is fine.


--lotus
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War does not make one great --Yoda

[nagano]

Thank you again, lotus-san.

Is my following understanding correct?

"a teacher" can be both "a person whose job is teaching" and "a job of being a teacher."
When I say "I want to become a teacher, because it is an interesting job," "a teacher" means the former, and "it" means the latter.

Best regards,
Nagano

[lotus]

Yes,

A teacher is an educational professional (person) and a job title (position).

The sentence transitions seamlessly because of the natural correlation.


--lotus
_________________
War does not make one great --Yoda

[nagano]

Thank you very much.

Best regards,
Nagano