fundamental

mastery
/ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/nounadj

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What does the author emphasize about face-to-face instruction by calling it 'fundamental'?

While online learning offers convenience, face-to-face instruction remains fundamental to how we develop social and communication skills. The ability to read facial expressions, respond to body language, and practice real-time dialogue—these underlie all future academic and professional success.