Prior to our first class, we will discuss the reading goals for your learner. Class content will be selected based on your learner’s reading level, interests, and goals. The class can be adjusted weekly to meet your learner’s needs. Books and short stories will be provided. Please let me know if your learner has a book preference, and I will do my best to accommodate their request. I do not have a formal assessment to determine your learner’s reading level.
As your learner reads, I will offer gentle guidance, encouragement, and corrections as necessary. We will pause to discuss and check for reading comprehension. If there are specific sounds or letters that require additional practice, I can provide extra focus during class time too. At the beginning of additional classes, we will usually do a review of a difficult sound by playing a tic-tac-toe game.
Learner Reading Requirements
- Learners should be familiar with basic letter sounds.
- Learners should be prepared to combine letter sounds to create CVC words (consonant-vowel-consonant).
Teaching Style
- Errors will be corrected in a positive way.
- I am an extremely patient and encouraging teacher.
- I adjust my teaching methods to suit each learner.
- I will utilize props or visuals when necessary.
ESL (English as a Second Language) Private English Lessons 1:1
Ages 5-12
$22.00 per 25 minute class
ESL learners will practice their English speaking, reading, and listening skills with an experienced online ESL teacher. We will use Crystal Clear ESL Curriculum to learn new vocabulary, sentences, and grammar. We will focus on proper pronunciation and speaking in complete sentences. Learners will speak as much as possible to improve fluency in English. We will extend each lesson through conversation.
Prior to our first class, I will contact you to discuss your learning goals and possible placement level.
Sample Levels
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5
Teaching Style:
- I am a very patient and encouraging teacher.
- I adjust my teaching techniques to fit each learner.
- Props or other visuals will be used.
- TPR (Total Physical Response is used throughout the lesson.
- I speak clearly, slowly, and do not use unnecessary words.
- I guide learners to speak in complete sentences.
- Errors are corrected in a positive way.