Wayne Foster
Experienced tutor helping for grade improvement
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English tutor - Wayne Foster
Diploma degree
/ 30 min
Your english tutor - Wayne
My experience as a teacher/tutor of the English language (ESL) started with the desire to connect cultures through language. Through emphasis on empathy and authentic interaction, I have helped countless students, regardless of their circumstances, build fluency. A defining chapter of mine was my volunteer work in rural Costa Rica, where I taught English to children in underprivileged communities. That experience solidified my conviction that education should be accessible and engaging. I now combine creative thinking, cultural understanding and pragmatic techniques to help students feel powerful and turn language into an instrument of connection and possibility. Learning a second language opened doors for me, and now I help others open theirs. I genuinely love what I do. I'm excited to have you in my upcoming class! Welcome!
Wayne graduated from Uni-Prep
English tutor specialities
Cultural immersion
Speaking fluency
Real world application
Grammar fundamentals
Listening skill
Career guidance
Writing assistance
English concept taught by Wayne
The session reviewed pronunciation of the 'V' and 'B' sounds, the 'CH' sound, and the two 'TH' sounds in English. The student practiced listening and pronunciation exercises, working on tongue placement and sound differentiation. The lesson also introduced the idiom "touch base" and included reading comprehension practice. The tutor plans to touch base on the "D" sounds in the next lesson.
Delicious Pronunciation
Ch vs. Sh Sounds
V vs. B Sounds
Soft TH Sound (Voiceless)
Hard TH Sound (Voiced)
Touch Base Phrase
The Student and Tutor practiced American English pronunciation, focusing on differentiating between the 'V' and 'W' sounds. The Student worked on repeating individual words and phrases and recognizing the correct mouth positions. No specific homework was assigned, but the Student was encouraged to continue practicing the sounds.
V Sound Production
Pronunciation Practice with Sentences
Discriminating V and W Sounds
Minimal Pairs: V vs. W
W Sound Production
The Student and Tutor practiced basic English conversational phrases, including introductions, spelling, and questions about personal information like birthdays and family. The session included pronunciation practice of months and common phrases, alongside learning the idiom 'hit the sack'. Plans were made to continue lessons on Wednesday.
Basic Introductions and Greetings
Basic Personal Information
Describing Occupation and Family
Hobbies and Free Time Activities
Idiomatic Expressions: 'Hit the Sack'
Compound Words: 'Roadblock'
The student and tutor reviewed pronunciation with a focus on V vs. B sounds, the 'ch' sound, and Thanksgiving vocabulary. The student practiced tongue twisters, short phrases, and a role-play to improve clarity and confidence. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday at 6:15 pm (student's time).
The 'th' sound
Correcting Common Pronunciation Errors
Word Stress and Pronunciation Refinement
Thanksgiving Vocabulary and Phrases
CH Pronunciation
V vs. B Pronunciation
The Student practiced basic English conversational phrases related to personal information, occupation, and hobbies. They worked on pronunciation, particularly the 'th' and 'v' sounds, and learned new vocabulary related to professions and free time activities. The Student was introduced to the Z sound, and the Tutor assigned continued practice.
Basic Introductions
Residence and Birthdays
Occupations and Family
Free Time Activities
Reasons for Learning English
Pronunciation Drills (Z Sound)
Idiomatic Expressions
The session focused on English pronunciation, with specific attention to the 'Z' sound and its differentiation from the 'S' sound, particularly for a student whose first language is Spanish. The Student practiced individual words, minimal pairs, and sentences to improve their pronunciation of the 'Z' sound. The Tutor planned to continue working on the 'Z' sound in future sessions, exploring different techniques and exercises.
Differentiating Z and S Sounds
Pronunciation of Words with 'Z'
The 'zh' Sound
Minimal Pairs Practice
Contextual Practice: Sentences
The Z Sound Pronunciation
Wayne - also teaches
English Vocabulary
English Reading Comprehension
English Spelling
English for Beginners
English
Teaching tools used by english tutor
Translation tools
Grammar practice
Subtitled media
Learner types for english class
English for School students
English for Beginners
Home schooled
ADHD
English for Adults
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
English for Kids
English for College students
Engaging english lessons
Note taking
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
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