Tracey Zheng
Interactive ESL classes with engaging discussions led by Columbia University graduate for effective learning.
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
Real world application
Homework help
Listening skill
Test prep strategies
Career guidance
Grammar fundamentals
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Practical tools used in english classes
Writing prompts
Speech recognition
Game based learning tools
Dictation tools
Grammar practice
English tutor also teaches
English Listening
English Reading
English Speaking
English Writing
ESL
English Grammar & Vocabulary
Student types for english classes
ESL for Advanced
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
ESL for Adults
ESL for Intermediate
Home schooled
ESL for Kids
ASD
ADHD
ESL for Beginners
ESL concept taught by Tracey
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)
Tracey and Gaetan reviewed English grammar, focusing on the present perfect, present perfect continuous, past simple, and past continuous tenses. Gaetan practiced forming sentences and identifying errors. They scheduled another class for August 26th and discussed Gaetan's upcoming trip, with plans to diversify future lessons with reading and text correction.
Past Continuous
Forming Questions
Present Perfect Continuous
Present Perfect
Past Simple and Past Continuous Together
Past Simple
Tracey tutored Gaetan on English pronunciation using IPA, focusing on sounds like /w/, /j/, /r/, /h/, and clear vs. dark /l/. They practiced pronunciation with example words and discussed differences between English and French pronunciation. Gaetan requested to work on asking questions and reading comprehension in future sessions, and Tracey assigned homework to think of specific topics of interest. The next session is scheduled for Thursday to continue with consonant clusters.
Consonant Clusters
Pronunciation of R
Semi-vowels
Dark vs. Clear L
Tracey tutored Gaetan in English, covering pronunciation (syllable stress) and social media. They discussed the impact of social media, its vocabulary (platform, influencer, etc.), and related issues like fake news and echo chambers. Tracey also introduces phrases for expressing opinions. They reschedule for the next day.
Syllable Stress
Noun vs. Verb Stress
Multi-syllable Stress
Social Media Echo Chambers
Digital Footprint
Tracey and Gaetan discussed personal topics like a friend's personality and Trump's UK visit before transitioning to their pronunciation lesson. They agree on direct payment for lessons and tracking time via Google Sheets. The lesson covers affricates, "Z" sounds at the end of words, "TR" and "DR" sounds, and a brief introduction to syllable stress, with a note about potential transcription errors.
Pronunciation of Plural Endings
French Alphabet vs English
Affricates
Passive Voice
Political tensions
Paying the Teacher Directly
MBTI - J vs P
Tracey and Gaetan reviewed fricatives and voicing in English pronunciation, practicing minimal pairs and identifying voiced and voiceless sounds. Gaetan worked on example sentences and received guidance on natural speech patterns, including voicing assimilation. They discussed scheduling future lessons, and Gaetan was encouraged to note any challenging words for review.
Consonant-Vowel Structures
Fricatives S and Z
Syllable Structure
Voicing Assimilation
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