Hands-on ESL & English lessons with interactive approach

During their recent English lesson, Suzanna Bakr assisted Dibyangshu Kumar in refining his opinion piece about electric cars. The focus was on strengthening his arguments, enhancing his writing style, and ensuring proper citation to prevent plagiarism. Dibyangshu dedicated his efforts to adding context, improving transitions, and crafting a compelling conclusion. Their plan is to continue with chapter 15 in their next meeting, once Dibyangshu has revised his writing based on the feedback received.

During their recent lesson, Suzanna Bakr and Dibyangshu Kumar delved into Chapter 14 of a book before shifting their focus to Dibyangshu's argumentative paper on electric cars. Suzanna offered valuable feedback to help him strengthen his arguments with personal analysis, enhance the clarity of his writing, and ensure proper citations. For his next English lesson, Dibyangshu was tasked with revising his paper, incorporating the improvements they discussed.

Suzanna and Sourav analyzed Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper," focusing on the narrator's mental deterioration, her oppressive relationship with her husband John, and her growing obsession with the wallpaper. They discuss the narrator's identification with the trapped woman behind the wallpaper, her secret peeling of the paper, and her final act of defiance where she locks herself in the room, declares her freedom, and creeps over her fainting husband. Suzanna emphasizes the narrator's shift in tone and the symbolic victory achieved through her madness.

Suzanna and Sourav analyzed literary works, comparing "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "Lamb to the Slaughter," focusing on irony, narrator motives, and thematic elements. They also delved into "Lord of the Flies," examining Simon's death, the boys' descent into savagery, and the symbolism within the novel. The discussion emphasizes close reading and analysis, particularly regarding unreliable narrators and omitted information in "Lamb to the Slaughter."

Suzanna tutored Sourav on May 7, 2025, focusing on an analysis of Roald Dahl's "Lamb to the Slaughter." They examined Dahl's word choices in the opening pages and their implications for character development and plot, particularly Mary's emotions and the unsettling atmosphere. The session was interrupted by internet issues.

Suzanna coached Sourav on persuasive writing and argumentation techniques. They discussed "Lord of the Flies," debated the sale of violent video games to adults, and explored the ethics of animal testing. Suzanna emphasized audience awareness, strong language, and adopting a persona to enhance persuasive arguments.