Arjun Collins
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Arjun Collins
Masters degree
/ 55 min
Your english tutor - Arjun
I'm Arjun Collins, an Author, Journalist and seasoned English tutor with a Masters's degree and over 5 years of experience. My expertise lies in a wide array of English subjects, from spelling and grammar to speech, debate and writing. I specialize in personalized learning, offering speech and writing coaching, career guidance, and cultural immersion to students of all levels, be it beginners or advanced learners. My teaching style focuses on real-world applications, role-playing scenarios, and visual aids to enhance understanding. I also provide homework help, test prep strategies, and vocabulary building exercises. Whether you need assistance with. pronunciation or writing, I tailor my approach to suit your needs. I excel in creating a supportive environment for students to flourish, improving their speaking fluency, listening skills, and overall confidence in English. From kids to adults, I cater to diverse learner needs. If you're looking to boost your English skills in a fun and engaging way, let's embark on this learning journey together!
Arjun graduated from University of Massachusetts
English tutor specialities
Real world application
Test prep strategies
Career guidance
Grammar fundamentals
Listening skill
Speaking fluency
Homework help
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English for adults
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English for intermediate
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English classes quick guide
My tutoring approach centers on fostering vocabulary building, literature exploration, expressive skills enhancement, creative writing, and reading comprehension. I specialize in teaching a wide range of English subjects, catering to beginners, intermediate, and advanced learners across various age groups. Leveraging an array of tech tools like Google Classroom, Zoom, and interactive learning platforms, I create engaging and personalized online learning experiences. By following a comprehensive curriculum, I ensure that each of my 200+ students receives tailored support to excel in English proficiency. My methodology strengths lie in delivering interactive lessons that promote active participation and empower students to develop a deep understanding of the English language. Most of the time we spend together will be about helping you discover how to communicate both effectively and expertly!
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English Literature
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English Vocabulary
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English concepts taught by Arjun
The Student and Tutor reviewed English grammar, specifically focusing on the past simple tense. They practiced forming positive, negative, and interrogative sentences with regular and irregular verbs. The Student was assigned homework to correct and expand upon sentences written in the past tense.
Past Simple Tense: Regular Verbs
Past Simple Tense: Irregular Verbs
Forming Negative Sentences in Past Simple
Forming Questions in Past Simple
The tutor and student practiced reading comprehension and rhetorical analysis skills, focusing on identifying tone, literary devices, and implicit meanings in provided passages. They worked through practice questions from "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" and a timed reading exercise for AP English Language preparation, with plans to review remaining questions in the next session.
Analyzing Author's Tone and Mood
Identifying Rhetorical Strategies: Parallelism
Understanding Irony
Decoding Figurative Language: Indirect Reference
Articles and Prepositions
Amplifiers (Adverbs of Degree)
Using 'There is' and 'There are'
The class focused on AP English Language and Composition exam preparation, specifically addressing multiple-choice strategies and Free Response Question (FRQ) techniques. The student practiced analyzing a speech for rhetorical devices and engaged in a timed exercise to develop a thesis and select evidence for an argumentative essay on urban rewilding initiatives, with the tutor providing feedback on argumentation, grammar, and vocabulary.
Synthesizing Information for FRQs
Paraphrasing vs. Direct Quotation
Contextual Clues for Setting and Audience
Rhetorical Analysis: Tone and Purpose
Identifying Rhetorical Appeals
The tutor and student reviewed sentence structure, vocabulary, and reading comprehension skills. The student practiced summarizing an article about marathons and ultramarathons and answered comprehension questions. For homework, the student will answer six questions about the article in full sentences.
Ultramarathons: Types and Distances
Ultramarathon Terrain and Obstacles
Preparation for Ultramarathons
The Antarctic Ultramarathon
The student and tutor worked on developing argumentative essay writing skills, specifically focusing on crafting hooks and thesis statements. They analyzed a prompt involving Maxine Hong Kingston's quote on community versus individual voices and practiced incorporating context from the prompt. The student will complete homework on a passage by Michelle Obama for future review.
The Power of Collective Voice vs. Individual Voice
Crafting an Effective Essay Hook
Developing a Thesis Statement
Ethos in Writing: Building Credibility
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Phonetic drills
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Interactive quizzes
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Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
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