Lauren TS #2

 Tutoring Session #2

Date/Time: July 2nd, 5:30-6:30

Location: Student Union

Session Summary: 

    I started the session by asking about my tutee's day and how he was feeling. I provided linguistic support to talk about the day's events. 

    Then, we read some passages with common minimal pairs that are difficult to pronounce for Spanish speakers. If there were pronunciation errors, he repeated the words, emphasizing the difference between the minimal pairs. 

    After, I listened to a sample of his speech and gave feedback on specific errors. He brought out his script for mass, and he practiced preaching with proper pronunciation. I repeated the words he had errors with, and he repeated the phrases, correcting his mistakes. 

Lessons I've Learned: 

    During this session, I learned that pronunciation is specialized to each person, and it is a personal practice to better one's pronunciation. It can sometimes feel rude and callous to correct someone's pronunciation, but if they wish to be more understandable to native speakers, it must be practiced frequently. 


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