We are teachers vs We are a teacher

The correct phrase is "we are teachers." This is because the subject "we" is plural, so it should be followed by the plural form of the noun, which is "teachers." On the other hand, "we are a teacher" is incorrect because it uses the singular form of the noun, which does not match the plural subject.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"We are teachers"

Use this phrase when referring to a group of people who work as teachers. The subject "we" is plural, so it should be followed by the plural form of the noun, which is "teachers."

Examples:

We are teachers at the local school.
We are teachers who are passionate about education.
We are teachers who inspire our students to learn.
We are teachers who believe in the power of education.
We are teachers who make a difference in the lives of our students.

Alternatives:

We are educators
We are instructors
We are teaching professionals
We work as teachers
We are part of the teaching staff

This phrase is incorrect in English.

"We are a teacher"

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