ACADEMIC & BUSINESS ENGLISH COACH: ESL, Essay Writing, Fluency, Grammar, & Professional Communication Skills

The session was a French language lesson focused on reviewing greetings, learning days of the week and months of the year, and practicing date formation. The Student engaged in significant pronunciation practice for new vocabulary and a provided French text. Homework was assigned to practice dates, review linking rules, and re-read the practice text for improved pronunciation.

The Student and Tutor reviewed French pronunciation, focusing on silent letters and basic vocabulary. The main academic topic covered was 'liaison' (linking sounds), with extensive practice on its rules and exceptions in various phrases. The Student is assigned to review pronunciation and liaison for a reading test in the next session, which will then cover days of the week, months, dates, and numbers.

The session focused on improving French pronunciation and understanding key grammatical nuances. The Student practiced French alphabet, various accent marks (aigu, grave, circonflexe, tréma, cédille), challenging letter sounds like 'R' and 'U', and nasal vowels. They also reviewed the formal and informal uses of "what" ("que" vs "qu'est-ce que") and practiced pronouncing a range of French words, applying the rules discussed. The Tutor will send relevant files for follow-up.

The Student practiced formulating an executive summary for a technology transformation project. They discussed specific examples, including automated utility systems and public transportation mobility metrics, with the Tutor providing guidance on conceptual articulation.

The Student and Tutor continued reviewing French verb conjugations and translations through a series of exercises. They focused on correctly identifying verb infinitives, applying proper conjugation for present and past tenses (Passé Composé), and accurately translating sentences using contextual clues. The plan for the next session includes completing the current exercises and beginning the study of the future tense.

The Student and Tutor reviewed various French salutations, formal and informal requests, and methods for asking about language abilities. They practiced forming negative sentences, using common phrases like 'only' and 'a little bit,' and ordering food, before concluding with a comprehensive review of French alphabet pronunciation. The Student was assigned to practice the covered material, and future sessions will focus on French accents and specific challenging pronunciations.