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Individualized attention and a personal approach are some other benefits of using a tutor to learn English. Every student has different needs and abilities. One student may benefit from verbal or written learning methods, while another student might learn better from auditory learning methods. With one-to-one tutoring, the tutor can customize learning methods to fit the needs of individual students. Moreover, since the tutor is only working with one student at a time, he or she is able to focus all of their time and attention on just that student. Using a Tuition in Oxford to learn English does not require a huge investment. If you have a weaker student looking to improve their speaking skills, then I would advise using a picture dictionary. There are several fine choices. You might use the Oxford Picture Dictionary to open conversations, and I would be tempted to ask the client to bring in photographs and ads each week. Confession: I almost always referred weaker students to other English tutors who enjoyed working with lower level ESL students.
Naturally, you will need patience tutoring ESL clients on speaking skills. Be prepared to repeat words, listen very carefully, and remind students to pronounce word endings. Many students will want to work on their pronunciation. Recording your tutoring lessons can be quite helpful for students.
You can also ask/assign them listening activities on the web. I like Voice of America's Special English programs for intermediate and advanced students. You will have to direct lower levels to websites to practice their listening and speaking skills with drills. They will love the work; you might go mad repeating vowel sounds and noting stress words.
Finally, the key to tutoring ESL students - or anyone else - remains respecting the student, meeting their needs, and providing a solid structure for your lessons. I have found that using a set text, developing a known routine, and combining conversation, vocabulary and some writing skills makes for a successful and satisfying experience.
As William Shakespeare noted four centuries ago, "All's well that ends well". Therefore, you should also have the grace to know when to end your lessons. Some clients will want to keep working with you. Yet you remain the tutor. Therefore, set a clear goal for your package of lessons, and conclude when the students have reached that goal. As the Hollywood cliché goes, "leave them wanting more."
What are your plans and goals for tutoring English students this year?
Did you know that many times when a native English speaker talks to a native British speaker, they have difficulty understanding what is said? It is true.
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