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General Listening Quiz

“Private Language Tutor”

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easy language tutors man and woman 01:32

Pre-Listening Exercise

What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking private lessons, small group lessons (3-10 students), or language classes of 20 or more students?

Speak Up, Take a Stand! Instructions for Getting the Conversation Started

These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, moving, and talking! The goal is to explore ideas, share opinions, and get ready for the next part of the lesson.

  • In a face-to-face classroom: Read each statement aloud. If you agree, move to one side of the room; if you disagree, move to the other. Talk with your group—why do you feel that way? Then, pair students with members of the other group and have students explain their reasons. Rotate partners for more practice.

  • In an online classroom: Use polls, emojis, or the chat box in your online platform to show your opinion. Then, join the conversation as a group or in breakout rooms. What do others think? Do you agree or disagree with them?

  • For independent learners: Read each statement and think about your opinion. Then say your answer out loud and explain your reason, as if you’re talking to a classmate. This helps you get ready to speak and join real conversations in English. Consider recording your ideas and self-assess your progress.

    1. A language tutor can help you learn faster.
    2. You should always speak in the language you’re learning during tutoring sessions.
    3. Language tutors should give homework to help students practice.
    4. It’s better to learn a language with a tutor than by studying alone.
    5. Language tutors should focus on speaking more than grammar.
    6. It’s okay to ask a language tutor for help with pronunciation.
    7. Language tutoring should be fun and interactive.
    8. You don’t need a tutor if you can use apps to learn a language.
    9. A good language tutor makes learning interesting.
    10. It’s important to practice what you learn outside of tutoring sessions.

Idioms

“ace a test” = get a perfect score
“Amber is going to ace tomorrow’s quiz because she studies so hard, and she has a very good private tutor to help her.”

“hit the books” = study hard
“When are you going to hit the books for the test? You’ve been playing video games all afternoon.”

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

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Vocabulary Practice

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

Post-Listening Exercise

Discuss your past experiences in learning English. How much did you learn in your home country? What different methods do teachers use to teach grammar, spelling, reading, writing, listening, and speaking? What percent of the time do teachers use English in the class? In your opinion, what is the secret of learning English faster?

Online Investigation

Use the Internet to find two online esl tutoring services. Compare the following points:

  • the cost of lessons
  • types of lessons (writing, grammar, listening, speaking, etc.)
  • meeting times and days of the week
  • experience and background of tutors
  • hardware and software requirements
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