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
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Career guidance
Speaking fluency
Listening skill
Test prep strategies
Real world application
Homework help
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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 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
The Student and Tutor worked through the French alphabet, practicing pronunciation and reinforcing recall through repetition. They then delved into French pronunciation rules, focusing on accents, specific letter sounds like 'R', and the cedilla, with plans to continue with vowel-ligatures and the verb 'to be' in future sessions.
French Alphabet Pronunciation
French Accents (Diacritics)
French 'R' Sound
Gender of Countries in French
The student and tutor practiced French grammar and vocabulary, focusing on verb conjugation in present and past tenses, sentence construction, and translation. They worked through exercises to reinforce understanding of irregular verbs, possessives, and negative sentence structures, with plans to continue with more complex grammar and vocabulary in future sessions.
Verb Conjugation in French
French Pronoun Usage
Vocabulary Building: Common Nouns and Adjectives
Understanding French Sentence Structure
The Student and Tutor reviewed basic French phrases, including greetings and questions, and practiced forming negative sentences. They then focused on the pronunciation of the French alphabet from A to T, using various geographical examples to illustrate sounds and rules. The Student was assigned to review the alphabet A-T for homework, with plans to cover accents and introduce verbs in the next session.
French Greetings & Basic Courtesy Phrases
Forming Negatives (La Négation)
French-English Cognates (Les Mots Amis)
Asking for Clarification & Understanding
Expressing Desire: "Je voudrais..."
French Alphabet Pronunciation: A-J
French Alphabet Pronunciation: L-T
The session primarily involved a conversational exchange where the Student shared extensive insights on diverse cultural, economic, and geopolitical topics, culminating in a detailed exposition on various interpretations and historical aspects of Islam. The Tutor gained significant new understanding from this discussion, with no specific academic homework assigned, but a continuation planned for the next session.
Global Economic Disparities & Migration
The Impact of Winter on Social Dynamics
Political Systems & Societal Stability
Contrasting Interpretations of Islam
Comparative Quality of Life: Mexico vs. Canada
The Student and Tutor practiced essential French conversational phrases, including greetings, polite expressions, and 'safety net' questions for clarifying vocabulary. They also worked on expressing desires using the 'Je voudrais' structure. The Tutor assigned a review of the covered material for the next session, which will then introduce the French alphabet.
Essential French Greetings & Courtesy Phrases
Expressing "I Would Like To..." (Je voudrais...)
Requesting Slower Speech
Asking "What Does... Mean?" (Que veut dire...?)
Asking "How Do We Say...?" (Comment dit-on...?)
Indicating Understanding & Lack Thereof
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Speech recognition
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Grammar practice
Phonetic drills
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