Thierno Diallo
ACADEMIC & BUSINESS ENGLISH COACH: ESL, Essay Writing, Fluency, Grammar, & Professional Communication Skills
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Thierno Diallo
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Your english tutor - Thierno
Hello potential students! I am Thierno, an experienced Multilingual Instructor and Academic Coach with 9+ years of continuous success helping students achieve fluency and excellence in English communication. Who I Am: My mission is to elevate your confidence and competence in English, regardless of your starting level. I specialize in high-impact tutoring across: Academic English: Mastering Essay Writing (MLA/APA/Chicago), Critical Reading, and developing strong research and analysis skills. Business & Professional English: Training in effective presentation delivery, formal report writing, email etiquette, and expanding business vocabulary. ESL/Fluency: Focused lessons on advanced Grammar, Pronunciation, Conversation Practice, and achieving genuine fluency for school or career advancement. As a fluent French/English bilingual, I understand the precise challenges faced by language learners and can tailor my methods for maximum clarity and retention.
Thierno graduated from Université de Moncton
English tutor specialities
Listening skill
Grammar fundamentals
Test prep strategies
Speaking fluency
Visual learning
Writing assistance
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My teaching is built on the 'Diagnose, Simplify, and Apply' method, a proven approach developed over 9+ years of university-level tutoring to ensure rapid, measurable success in language and communication skills. I prioritize active listening to instantly pinpoint your specific grammar errors or fluency barriers. This allows us to maximize the efficiency of every session by focusing only on the concepts you need to master. Leveraging my multilingual background, I translate complex grammatical rules into clear, simple systems that guarantee true comprehension—not just rote memorization. We work collaboratively through practice scenarios, assignments, and conversation drills until you can independently execute your communication goals, guaranteeing you'll be fully prepared for academic success, interviews, and professional confidence.
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The Student and Tutor reviewed basic French vocabulary, including days, months, and time expressions, and practiced asking and answering date-related questions. A primary focus was on advanced French pronunciation rules, particularly liaisons and specific vowel sounds, which the Student practiced through reading sentences. For follow-up, the Student is to practice the provided reading materials and continue looking for an easy French book at the library.
Verb Conjugation: "Aller" (To Go)
Understanding French Idioms: "Revenons à nos moutons"
The Essential French Liaison (Linking Sounds)
French Time & Date Vocabulary Review
Mastering Key French Pronunciation Challenges
The student and tutor reviewed French vocabulary related to time, dates, and common expressions. They practiced forming questions and statements about days and dates, and extensively worked on French pronunciation, specifically focusing on the concept of 'liaison' and its application in various word combinations. Homework was assigned to review learned vocabulary and practice linking sounds.
Le Liaison (Linking Sounds)
French Pronoun Usage: Tu vs. Vous
French Vocabulary: Days
Months
and Time
French Pronunciation: Silent Letters and Vowel Sounds
The tutor and student reviewed French vocabulary for days of the week, months, and temporal expressions like 'yesterday' and 'tomorrow'. They practiced forming dates, focusing on the unique French use of cardinal numbers for most days of the month, and introduced vocabulary for 'next' and 'last'. The session concluded with a detailed pronunciation exercise, covering silent letters, vowel combinations, and accents in French words.
French Date Format
Ordinals vs. Cardinals in French Dates
French Pronunciation Rules: Silent Letters
French Pronunciation: The 'S' Sound
French Pronunciation: Vowel Combinations
The class session was a comprehensive discussion between the Student and Tutor, covering the Student's extensive travel dreams, personal aspirations for future business endeavors, and reflections on cultural and historical connections across various global regions. The Student shared their passion for exploring diverse cultures and their insights into different societies, while also discussing their plans for professional development and life balance.
Cultural Assimilation vs. Individual Identity
The Impact of Travel on Perception and Interaction
Challenges of Infrastructure and Societal Development
The Nuances of 'Black' Identity and Ethnic Representation
Months of the Year in French
Asking 'What Day Is It?' in French
Yesterday
Today
and Tomorrow in French
French Question Formation and Intonation
The tutor and student practiced French vocabulary, greetings, and sentence structures for expressing language abilities and desires. They worked on asking for translations and pronunciation of the French alphabet, with the student to review the alphabet by the next session.
French Greetings and Farewells
French Alphabet Pronunciation
Expressing Desire with 'Je voudrais'
Inquiring About Word Meanings
Asking and Stating Language Proficiency
Requesting Clarity and Speed
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