Ashley Olivier
Elevate your skills with a vibrant TEFL certified, University of Chichester tutor who specialises in writing and vocabulary enrichment.
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Ashley Olivier
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Your english tutor - Ashley
I am Ashley Olivier, a Bachelors-educated and TEFL-certified tutor with a passion for the English language and for teaching! Despite my less than one year of experience, my expertise lies in English tutoring for beginners, kids and adults at various levels. My specialties range from writing technique to grammar and speaking skills, ensuring a personalised learning journey for each individual student. I offer support with reading comprehension, test prep, and fluency, and can support students learning English as a second language with confidence and the guidance for them to succeed. Whether you need homework help or pronunciation coaching, I'm here to guide you. Lessons with me involve language learning games, worksheets and notes that will summarise important English rules. Let's have fun while learning the English language together!
Ashley graduated from University of Chichester
English tutor specialities
Writing assistance
Homework help
Listening skill
Speaking fluency
Grammar fundamentals
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Anxiety or Stress Disorders
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English for beginners
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English classes quick guide
In my personalised tutoring approach, I focus on enhancing English skills through writing practice, vocabulary building, speaking exercises, reading comprehension, and creative writing. I specialise in teaching English Writing, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Creative Writing, and more to a diverse audience including beginners, kids, adults, and intermediate learners. To create engaging and interactive lessons, I leverage various tech tools like interactive whiteboards, educational apps, online platforms, and communication tools. My methodology strengths le in tailoring lessons to individual needs, fostering a supportive earning environment and ensuring steady progress for each student in either 1 to 1 sessions or small group settings of less than 10 individuals. I am here to support you in every way that can help you on this English learning journey!
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English Listening
English Speaking
English Vocabulary
English Writing
English
English Reading Comprehension
English concepts taught by Ashley
The Tutor and Student discussed stylistic features in writing, focusing on imaginative and interpretive texts for an upcoming test. The Student practiced planning for different prompts, incorporating techniques such as varied sentence structure, poetic language, and relevant examples. The homework is to practice planning for different prompts and memorizing the opening section of the student's piece.
Stylistic Features in Writing
Combining Conversational and Poetic Styles
Using Structure for Emphasis
Adapting to Different Writing Prompts
Challenging Concepts in Interpretive Texts
Intentional Use of Textisms and Abbreviations
The Tutor and Student reviewed the elements and structure of a personal essay, focusing on how to engage the reader with a strong opening, develop themes through anecdotes and conflict, and conclude with resolution and personal growth. They planned for the Student to draft an introduction and more of a personal essay on the topic of travel.
Developing Narrative Tension and Stakes
Crafting a Compelling Conclusion
Personal Essays: Voice
Vulnerability
and Purpose
The Hook: Grabbing Your Reader's Attention
The session covered cross-cultural business communication nuances, including differing perspectives on titles, smiling, and eye contact, and then shifted to a conversational practice about cars and driving. The student practiced identifying vocabulary from context and engaging in discussions on transportation and societal impacts.
Cultural Nuances in Business Communication
The Etiquette of Titles and Degrees
Bridging Cultural Gaps in Business
The student and tutor conducted a detailed analysis of "A Streetcar Named Desire," focusing on themes of social class, language, and character through close reading of the text. They practiced quote analysis, identifying parts of speech, and understanding their impact on meaning, with plans to continue this analytical approach.
Violence and Cruelty in "A Streetcar Named Desire"
Parts of Speech and Their Role in Analysis
Literary Analysis: Zooming In on Quotes
Social Class in "A Streetcar Named Desire"
The Student and Tutor analyzed several poems, including "The Darkling Thrush," "A Vision of the Future," "Meeting at Night," and "The Visionary." They discussed themes, literary devices, and interpretations, with a focus on the poems' structure, symbolism, and the potential for further exam-style analysis.
The Darkling Thrush: Symbolism and Despair
"A Vision of the Merrier" - Spiritual Ascent and Artistic Identity
Meeting at Night: Passion and Secrecy in Victorian Poetry
The Visionary: Guiding Light and Unseen Presence
The session focused on the academic analysis of quotes from Shakespeare's Hamlet, with the Tutor guiding the Student in identifying and explaining literary devices, themes, and character motivations. The Student practiced applying specific terminology and techniques for quote analysis. The next session is planned to cover 'Streetcar' and poetry analysis.
Thematic Exploration: Melancholy
Mortality
and Meaning
Terminology for Literary Analysis
Analyzing Literary Quotes: Beyond Surface Meaning
The Power of Verbs and Nouns in Characterization
Teaching tools used by english tutor
Grammar practice
Interactive quizzes
Writing prompts
Phonetic drills
Game based learning tools
Engaging english lessons
Mobile joining
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
Note taking
Parent feedback
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