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
Listening skill
Speaking fluency
Writing assistance
Homework help
Grammar fundamentals
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English for beginners
English for adults
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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 Speaking
English Vocabulary
English Writing
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English concepts taught by Ashley
The Tutor and Student reviewed literary analysis techniques for Fahrenheit 451, focusing on themes, characterization, style, and narrative perspective. They practiced analyzing quotes, identifying literary devices, and discussed how these elements contribute to the novel's dystopian genre. The student also sought clarification on textual structure and stylistic choices in preparation for an upcoming test.
Characterization in Fahrenheit 451
Style and Language in Fahrenheit 451
Narrative Perspective and Point of View
Themes in Fahrenheit 451
The Tutor and Student reviewed Tennessee Williams's "A Streetcar Named Desire," focusing on its literary techniques, thematic elements, and character analyses. They discussed concepts such as expressionism versus naturalism, the play's structure, and key themes including death, madness, sexuality, illusion vs. reality, gender roles, and the conflict of values. The session concluded with a preview of the next topic, Hamlet.
Themes: Masculinity and Femininity
Themes: Beauty and Cruelty
Themes: Illusion vs. Reality
Themes: Death and Madness
Expressionism in A Streetcar Named Desire
The Dramatic Unities
Themes: Sexuality and Desire
The Tutor and Student worked on English speaking skills, focusing on pronunciation, grammar, and response strategies for interview-style questions. The Student practiced her prepared statement and answered various questions about family, experiences, and personal opinions, receiving targeted feedback for improvement.
Superlatives and Comparatives
Prepositional Phrases
Pronoun Agreement and Clarity
Verb Tense Consistency
Adjective vs. Adverb Usage
The student and tutor engaged in a comprehensive analysis of Tennessee Williams' play, 'A Streetcar Named Desire.' They discussed character symbolism, linguistic styles, thematic elements tied to setting and costume, and the play's classification as a modern tragedy. The session also included an overview of Tennessee Williams' biography and relevant historical context, with plans to revisit poetry in future sessions.
The Significance of Stage Directions in "A Streetcar Named Desire"
Symbolism in Character Names and Setting
Language as a Tool for Character Development
The Play as a Modern Tragedy
The Role of Violence and Aggression
The Tutor led an extensive review of H.G. Wells's "The War of the Worlds," covering its plot, characters, themes, and language. The session also touched upon the novel's historical context and concluded with a discussion of future study plans focusing on "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Hamlet," including quote analysis and essay practice.
The Martian Invasion Narrative
Linguistic Techniques and Narrative Style
Themes: Imperialism
War
and Social Darwinism
Symbolism of the Martians and Their Technology
The Student and Tutor practiced various question words and their usage in describing family and personal experiences. The Tutor provided feedback on sentence structure, tense consistency, and vocabulary expansion, with a focus on enhancing the Student's ability to provide detailed and accurate answers.
Question Word Versatility
Past Tense Question and Answer Consistency
Responding to Two-Part Questions
Using 'If' Clauses for Context
Expanding Answers with Descriptive Vocabulary
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Interactive quizzes
Translation tools
Game based learning tools
Writing prompts
Grammar practice
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Open Q&A
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