Nice to meet you!

Tell me more about yourself and why you are studying

English. Do you have any questions about me?
1. How do you pronounce your name? What does it
mean, and does this reflect your personality?
2. What makes you tick? What do you love, and
what do you loathe?
Your past study experience
Learning styles are personal. Reading, conversation, grammar and
games: What appeals to you most?
1. Tell me about your background with regard to English study.
When was it? Where and with whom?
2. Had you known differently, would you have changed anything
at that time?
Reflect on the placement test
Consider your placement test and your personal strengths and
weaknesses in English.
1. Outline what you consider to be your strengths in
English. How can we build on those assets?
2. What pain points can we focus on at the start of this
section of your language journey?
C1 oral assessment
The average learner needs 200-300 hours of practice at
the C1 level. Let's test your C1 speaking.
1. (Low C1) How has the rise in technology
changed our lives for the better and the worse?
2. (High C1+) If you could go back in time, what
advice would you give your younger self?
Goal setting
To attain your goals short, regular self study sessions and
2-5 live lessons per week is optimal.
1. Discuss short/medium/long-term goals. Set small
goals with a view to moving toward larger ones.
2. More frequently study yields better results. How
much time do you have for study and lessons?
Classroom tools
Utilize notes from your tutor to benchmark your progress.
Collect vocab to boost your language.
1. View your notes while your tutor types feedback.
What do you consider 'constructive feedback'?
2. Investigate 4 terms; request they be added to your
vocab. How will you harness the flashcards?
Teaching moment
1-to-1 tutoring is about personalization. Let’s tackle a
personal pain point to refine your skills.
1. Enjoy a teaching moment together. Use Preply
materials or follow your tutor's lead.
2. Come back to this live lesson to explore Preply
resources and finalize your personal trajectory.
Plan your next lesson
Ask your tutor to open the library. Add a topic which
piques your interest to the next lesson.
1. Open the grammar topics. Add a topic to your
course. Why did this topic resonate with you?
2. Continue to explore and plan. When is your next
lesson? Schedule it before saying goodbye.