Isabel TS #7

Tutoring Je-won - Session 3

Date/Time: July 26, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EST (9:00 PM-10:00 PM KST)
Location: Google Meet 
Topic: Introductions

Today, Je-won and I went over introductions. I begin my tutoring sessions asking about how my tutees are doing and how their weeks have been. I noticed Je-won needed more clarification when I asked, “How was your week?” and a lot of support when we first introduced ourselves. I decided to go over the basics of English greetings starting with first introductions.

It was a slow start, but I had not prepared anything in advance since I had the idea just moments before our session. I tried to explain English introduction patterns, but it took a lot more breaking down than I was initially prepared for. After some time with the examples, I think he understood what we were talking about and the parts of an introduction but not exactly the cultural significance. He understood the writing lesson with a lot of linguistic support and when I asked him simpler questions. 

Next session, we will continue with introductions, and I will teach him about greeting someone you already know. 

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