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Janille taught 2 days ago
Janille worked with a student from the Chinatown area, focusing on antonyms. The learner practiced identifying antonyms within a reading passage and utilized a thesaurus to expand their vocabulary. For homework, they were assigned a worksheet to identify two antonyms for a list of words, which will be reviewed in their next lesson.
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Arjun taught 5 days ago
Arjun guided Raymond through his essay on Demna, delving into the nuances of style and sophistication within the Balenciaga designer's work. Their lesson explored how Demna's background and political undertones inform his creations, alongside refining word choice, sentence structure, and paragraph organization. A key focus was on crafting effective transitions, particularly in linking global events like the Ukraine war and the pandemic to Demna's artistic responses. Raymond also shared personal anecdotes about nutrition and family, which they worked to weave back into the essay, ensuring his unique voice shone through after initial reliance on Chat-GPT.
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Arjun taught 10 days ago
Arjun Collins collaborated with Raymond Morgan on his Balenciaga essay, specifically tackling the third body paragraph. During their lesson, they analyzed Demna's strategic collaborations with Kanye West, The Simpsons, and Demna's husband, exploring how these choices effectively target diverse demographics and generate significant attention. Raymond's task before their next meeting is to finalize the conclusion, after which their subsequent lesson will be dedicated to editing and refining the entire piece.
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Visionary Leadership in Branding
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Cansu taught Francisco 2 months ago
Cansu Ates and her student discussed the concept of "cancel culture," its implications, and related vocabulary. The student shared a real-life scenario related to misconduct and reputation. Cansu assigned homework to practice using expressions for giving opinions and making concessions, and agreed to incorporate more grammar into future lessons.
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Tracey taught Gaetan 2 months ago
Tracey Zheng tutored Gaetan on English grammar, covering parts of speech with examples and practice exercises. They also worked on conversational English, focusing on phrases for making and declining plans and related vocabulary. They scheduled future lessons for Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and Tracey will send the slides from today's class.
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Valentina taught Jaydee 2 months ago
Valentina tutored Jaydee on improving an argumentative essay about the ethics of performance-enhancing drugs in football. They researched doping cases like Paul Pogba and another player's meldonium test, discussing testing procedures and the impact on athletes. Jaydee will continue developing the essay, incorporating the research and refining the conclusion for next week.
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Rey Pena rated Raffael
Jackson Heights, Brooklyn
3 months ago
Raffael has a natural gift for teaching and a warm, uplifting presence that makes every learning session a pleasure. His creativity and kindness shine through in everything he does, creating a welcoming and engaging atmosphere for students. I had the chance to learn from him throughout my English studies, and the experience was truly enriching. Thanks to his supportive attitude and deep knowledge, my language abilities have grown immensely. I wholeheartedly endorse Raffael as an exceptional educator.
Drew Lowery rated Romika
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
3 months ago
Bansal English classes is different than others for sure! She can really make complex topics very easy to understand and will break things down for you into simpler ways according to your understanding! Anyone who enrolls with her will not be disappointed!
Marques Riddle rated Akshata
Astoria, Queens
4 months ago
I needed help with an English and that's when I reached out to pathak and she helped me achieve my goals. She is really an amazing tutor!
Lyric Edwards rated Duaa
Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn
5 months ago
Not only did Sylvia help me with my writing skills but my speaking has also improved so much. Speaking was something I needed to focus on, as I am member of the debate team and with Khan guidance, I excelled at my extracurriculars! She's a very dedicated tutor!
Karter Lin rated Lauren
East Harlem, Brooklyn
6 months ago
Lujan is an extraordinary tutor. she is very kind and is full of warmth and makes it easy for students to approach her for any problem they might be facing with English. her guidance really helped me strengthen my spoken English and now I know the correctly pronounce words as well.
Warren Weiss rated Abhishek
Kingsbridge Heights, Bronx
6 months ago
abhishek helped me enhance my writing and speaking skills. he is really an outstanding tutor and helped me with understanding the topics better and made my concepts really clear.
Kaylee Arroyo rated Pratik
Fordham, Bronx
7 months ago
Pratik has a very unique teaching style. he is really fun to take classes with and I've never bored of his classes. his way of teaching has actually made me fall in love with English and made my communication very strong!
Nathaly Wagner rated srishti
Morrisania, Bronx
7 months ago
nagpal helped me prepare for my English exams and with the help of her tutoring, I was really able to pull my grades up. She really understood what I needed in the short span of time I had and never judged me asking questions even if they were basic!
English language learning guide for New York City
Mastering English in New York City: everything you need to know
In a city as fast-paced and diverse as New York, strong English skills are key to thriving—whether in school, at work, or just navigating daily life.
NYC schools follow the Next Generation Learning Standards. This focuses on literary analysis, persuasive writing, and grammar.
However many students struggle with Shakespeare, argument essays, and vocabulary. The Regents Exam in English Language Arts, which tests complex analysis, adds to the challenge.
For non-native speakers, fluency and academic writing can be tough. A 2022 NYC DOE report found only 46% of high school students meet college-ready literacy benchmarks.
Thankfully, there are free resources to help. The New York Public Library has free ESL classes and public schools provide after-school tutoring. Newcomers can also practice conversational English through meetup groups or online platforms. Private English tutoring can also offer targeted lessons, helping students make steady progress
With the right support and resources, you can build strong English skills and confidently thrive in New York.
Essential ways to study for English learners in New York City
- The New York Public Library (NYPL) – Offers free writing workshops, book clubs, and online study materials.
- CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) – Pre-college English preparation for non-native speakers.
- Brooklyn Public Library – Provides literacy programs, ESL classes, and research tools for academic writing.
- CUNY Writing Center – College students can get free tutoring in essay writing, grammar, and research strategies.
- Harlem Children’s Zone – After-school English tutoring for middle and high school students.
The cost of English tutoring in New York City explained
In New York City, the cost of English tutoring depends on factors like experience and session type. On average, private lessons fall around $60 per session.
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, online tutoring can be a great way to get quality instruction at a lower cost.
Tutor rates vary based on expertise. You can find tutors charging between $40 and $60 per hour for foundational learning. These include grammar basics, vocabulary building, and reading comprehension.
Mid-range tutors, charging $60 to $100 per hour, are great for essay writing, literary analysis, and Regents Exam prep. Advanced needs include college-level writing, rhetorical analysis, and professional communication. For this, experienced tutors charge $100 to $150 per hour.
NYC also has great local resources, like the New York Language Center, which offers specialized English programs.
Wiingy makes tutoring accessible with expert-vetted tutors at just $28 per session—and you can even start with a free trial lesson!
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