Tracey Zheng
Interactive ESL classes with engaging discussions led by Columbia University graduate for effective learning.
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ESL classes - Tracey Zheng
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Tracey - Know your english tutor
I'm Tracey Zheng, an ESL tutor with over 2 years of experience. Armed with a Master's degree, I specialize in a wide array of subjects such as English Listening, Grammar & Vocabulary, Pronunciation & Accent, and more. My specialities range from Accent Coaching to Test Prep Strategies, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. I cater to students of all levels, from Beginners to Advanced learners, including Kids and Adults. My personalized teaching approach focuses on accentuating speaking fluency, writing proficiency, and real-world English application. With me, you'll not only master English skills but also gain cultural insights and career guidance. Whether you seek ESL classes for hobby purposes, business needs, or academic advancement, I offer tailored sessions to suit your goals. Let's embark on a journey of personalized learning and linguistic exploration together. Book a class with me to unlock your full language potential!
Tracey graduated from New York University
English classes overview
I specialize in offering engaging and interactive English classes tailored to ESL learners of all levels, from kids to adults. My teaching approach includes interactive discussions, vocabulary building, writing and grammar practice, and focused speaking exercises. By incorporating tech tools like game-based learning, interactive quizzes, and speech recognition software, I ensure that lessons are dynamic and effective. I cover a wide array of subjects such as Travel English, Business English, and English Culture, among others. With 10+ years of experience, I am adept at customizing lessons to meet individual learning styles and goals. Whether teaching beginners or advanced students, I create a supportive environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions and practice without fear of making mistakes. My goal is to make learning English enjoyable and practical, connecting lessons to real-life scenarios for immediate application outside of classes.
English tutor specialities
Cultural immersion
Listening skill
Accent coaching
Real world application
Test prep strategies
Homework help
Practical tools used in english classes
Game based learning tools
Dictation tools
Grammar practice
Writing prompts
Speech recognition
English tutor also teaches
English Listening
English Reading
English Speaking
English Writing
ESL
English Grammar & Vocabulary
Student types for english classes
ESL for Advanced
ESL for Intermediate
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
ESL for Beginners
ESL for Adults
ADHD
Home schooled
ESL for Kids
ASD
ESL concept taught by Tracey
Tracey and Gaetan reviewed English pronunciation rules, including open and closed syllables, IPA vowel and consonant sounds, and word stress patterns. Gaetan practiced identifying and pronouncing various IPA symbols and worked on understanding voicing assimilation. Tracey assigned reviewing the slides on voicing assimilation as homework.
Voicing Assimilation
Syllable Division
Word Stress
Open Syllables
Tracey and Gaetan started reading and analyzing Stephen Crane's "The Open Boat," focusing on vocabulary, comprehension, and literary devices. They read several paragraphs, with Tracey explaining difficult words and phrases. They will continue reading the story in the next class.
Further vs. Farther
Metaphor
Invariably
Gunwale
Picturesque
Tracey and Gaetan practiced past perfect and past perfect continuous tenses, focusing on sentence structure and verb forms. Gaetan worked on distinguishing between the two tenses and forming affirmative, negative, and question sentences. They agreed to continue practicing these tenses in the next session.
Past Perfect Tense
Auxiliary Verbs in Questions
Past Perfect Continuous Tense
Tracey and Gaetan reviewed English sentence structure, focusing on SVO order, question formation, adjective and adverb placement. Gaetan practiced forming correct sentences and questions. Tracey assigned no specific homework but advised Gaetan to review the material in preparation for discussing tenses in the next session.
SVO Structure
Negative Sentences
Yes/No Questions
WH-Questions
Adjective Placement
Frequency Adverbs
Who vs. Whom
Tracey and Gaetan worked on English reading comprehension and grammar using a New York Times article about international students. Gaetan practiced reading aloud, defining vocabulary, and identifying sentence structure. They briefly discussed French verb tenses and agreed to focus on grammar, specifically subject-verb agreement, in the next session.
Prefixes (Micro-)
Suffixes (-ate
-or
-ity)
Sentence Structure (Subject
Verb
Object)
Vocabulary (Scoop Up)
Tracey and Gaetan reviewed consonant clusters and practiced identifying them in words. They then discussed prefixes and suffixes, focusing on how they change the meaning and form of words, and categorized suffixes by their function (noun, adjective, verb, adverb). Tracey assigned Gaetan to review the slides and practice identifying prefixes and suffixes.
Consonant Clusters
Prefixes
Suffixes
Adverb-forming Suffixes (-ly)
Dynamic english lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Mobile joining
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