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Strong reading comprehension quietly underpins success in nearly every subject and exam. Online English reading lessons build the skills to understand, analyze, and engage with texts, from main ideas to inference and tone. A tutor works through readings at your level, models how strong readers actually think, and steadily grows both your comprehension and your confidence.
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English reading comprehension tutoring online
Build reading comprehension and vocabulary skills
Maryemy taught 6 days ago
The Student and Tutor extensively reviewed and practiced relative clauses, specifically 'that', 'which', 'where', and 'whose', through examples and sentence-combining exercises. They also introduced and practiced descriptive vocabulary related to object characteristics and functions, culminating in an exercise where the Student described objects without naming them. The next session is scheduled for Monday at 4 PM to continue practicing descriptive language.
Relative Pronoun: That
Relative Pronoun: Which
Relative Adverb: Where
Relative Pronoun: Whose
Omitting Relative Words (Who
That
Which)
Describing Objects without Naming Them
Karine taught 13 days ago
The Student and Tutor engaged in a conversation and vocabulary practice session focused on the topic of international academic credential recognition and its impact on immigrants. They discussed the structure of university degrees, the challenges immigrants face when their qualifications are undervalued, and the evolving nature of global education systems. The session concluded with a brief discussion about homework, which was to review the document used during the class.
International Diploma Recognition Challenges
Socio-Economic Impact of Unrecognized Credentials
Academic Qualification Levels
Flexibility vs. Comparability in Education Systems
The Value of Workplace Respect vs. Official Status
Suzanna taught 20 days ago
The Student and Tutor continued outlining a persuasive essay on whether Hamlet would be a good king. They reviewed essay structure, focusing on developing a clear thesis and supporting arguments. A key area of practice involved reframing Hamlet's potential weaknesses into strengths to bolster the essay's persuasive stance. The Student was encouraged to complete a rough draft of the introduction for the next session.
Mastering Essay Structure: The Inverted & Regular Triangle
Developing a Persuasive Thesis Statement
Strategic Argumentation: Twisting Evidence to Your Advantage
Organizing Body Paragraphs for Maximum Persuasion
The Iterative Essay Writing Process
Karine taught 26 days ago
Student and Tutor engaged in a conversational ESL session, beginning with a discussion about the Student's job interview experience. The core of the session focused on American citizenship requirements, including the US Constitution and civics, and then broadened to compare political systems and public expression of politics in Italy and the US.
Navigating Job Interview Dynamics and Location Factors
US Citizenship Eligibility Criteria
Comparative Political Systems and Discourse
Stephany taught about 1 month ago
Student and Tutor reviewed several key English grammar concepts, including the subjunctive mood with "if I were" vs. "if I was," the definition of nouns, and rules for subject-verb agreement. They also covered indefinite pronouns (singular and plural forms) and coordinating conjunctions. The main focus was on understanding and applying the three degrees of comparison for adjectives (positive, comparative, superlative), with a test on this topic planned for the next session.
Subjunctive Mood: "If I Were"
Indefinite Pronouns
Adjectives: Positive Degree
Adjectives: Comparative Degree
Adjectives: Superlative Degree
Stephany taught about 1 month ago
The Student and Tutor reviewed key English grammar concepts, including nouns, verbs, pronouns, conjunctions, and prepositions of time. The main focus of the lesson was on understanding and applying the three degrees of adjectives (positive, comparative, and superlative), including irregular forms. They began an activity to practice identifying and using the correct adjective degree, which will be continued in the next session. The Student also mentioned an upcoming break from classes.
Review of Core Parts of Speech
Indefinite Pronouns & Verb Agreement
Conjunctions (FANBOYS) & Prepositions of Time
Adjectives: Describing Nouns & Pronouns
Degrees of Adjectives: Positive Form
Degrees of Adjectives: Comparative Form
Degrees of Adjectives: Superlative Form
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10 Simple Tips and Tricks to Improve English Reading with an Online Tutor
When I first started reading in English, even short texts felt long. A travel article would take forever to finish, and I often gave up halfway. I could understand single words, but sentences confused me. That changed when I joined online English classes. My tutor showed me small reading habits that made a big difference. Here are a few tips that helped me and can help anyone who wants to read better with the support of an English tutor online.
1. Start with short and interesting reads in your online English classes
Don’t jump into long novels or complex articles. Begin with short stories, blog posts, or travel guides. Your tutor can suggest easy reading levels that suit you. When you understand most of the words, reading feels fun, not stressful.
2. Read out loud with your English tutor online
It may sound simple, but reading aloud helps your brain connect words faster. In online English classes for beginners, tutors often listen and correct pronunciation gently. This builds both fluency and confidence.
3. Learn to guess from context with help from your English tutor
When you meet a new word, don’t stop every time to check the dictionary. Try to guess the meaning from nearby words. A good English tutor online will show you how to find clues inside sentences so that reading flows naturally.
4. Use real-life reading materials in your English classes online
Practice with real things you see while traveling or working, like hotel instructions, menus, or online reviews. These help you understand English in real situations. Tutors often collect such materials for learners to make lessons feel useful and close to daily life.
5. Break big readings into smaller parts with your tutor
If a page looks big, divide it into smaller sections. Read one part, talk about it with your tutor, and then move on. This method keeps your focus strong and helps you remember more.
6. Build a reading journal during your online English classes
Create your own reading journal. Write down new words, their meanings, and one example sentence. Many English classes online include short quizzes or games to review these words later. Repeating them weekly helps you keep them in memory.
7. Practice timed reading with your English tutor online
Ask your tutor to set a timer. Read a paragraph for one minute and see how many words you can understand. Repeat the same passage after a few days. Seeing progress gives you motivation to continue.
8. Choose topics you love for your English reading lessons
Pick themes that interest you, music, food, sports, or travel. Online English tutors often personalize lessons this way because when the topic feels exciting, you read more without noticing the effort.
9. Summarize your reading in English during class
After finishing a short passage, tell your tutor what it was about in your own words. It helps you remember and also improves speaking. This small activity connects reading and conversation together.
10. Stay consistent with your English tutor online
Reading is a daily habit, not a one-day effort. Even 15 minutes a day with your tutor or on your own can show results in a few weeks. The secret is not reading more, but reading regularly.
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