Hands-on ESL & English lessons with interactive approach

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.

Suzanna tutored Sourav on persuasive essay writing, analyzing three sample essays to identify weaknesses in thesis construction, paragraph structure, and overall persuasiveness. They focused on improving clarity, using specific examples, and avoiding irrelevant details. They began analyzing a third essay and will likely continue this analysis in a future session.

Suzanna tutored Sourav on reading comprehension and essay writing techniques for an upcoming test. They analyzed a passage and essays, focusing on vocabulary, textual evidence, thesis statements, and essay structure. Suzanna provided feedback to help Sourav improve his test-taking abilities.