Selloane Lelia
English for your specific needs: Engaging Lessons to boost your fluency and confidence!
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Selloane Lelia
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
Selloane - Know your english tutor
I am Selloane Lelia, an Honors degree in Accounting holder, and an ESL professional with over 3 years of teaching experience. I have taught students from different parts of the world and have had the privilege of seeing their language life transform and ultimately gave them better opportunities. My lessons cater to ESL students of all levels across different age groups: from kids to adult professionals focusing on English listening, reading, speaking, learning, understanding and applying grammar as well as vocabulary and any other learning needs my students may present in class. I specialize in interview preparation, exam preparation strategies, career and professional support offering personalized learning for optimal results. I help my students with the type of English they need and when they need it the most helping them sound confident, clear and use it as natural as possible. Whether you need to improve your speaking for fluency, listening for context, help with homework, preparing for an interview, a meeting where you need to actively participate or preparation for real world language usage, I can help. If this is what you are looking for, then I am here and ready to walk this journey with you!
Selloane graduated from Prime Global 360
English tutor specialities
Real world application
Listening skill
Test prep strategies
Grammar fundamentals
Speaking fluency
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Student types for english classes
ESL for beginners
None of the above
ESL for intermediate
ESL for kids
ESL for adults
English tutor also teaches
Business English
English Listening
English Reading
English Speaking
ESL
English Grammar & Vocabulary
ESL concepts taught by Selloane
Student and Tutor focused on enhancing the Student's English speaking skills for an exam, addressing areas like pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammatical accuracy. They engaged in timed speaking exercises and discussed strategies for developing detailed responses under pressure, with homework assigned as a 60-minute writing assessment including self-assessment.
Exam Time Management & Performance
Pronunciation & Vocabulary Expansion
Developing Detailed Speaking Responses
Speaking Under Pressure: Calmness & Accuracy
Effective Practice & Self-Assessment
The Student and Tutor focused on comprehensive IELTS preparation, covering all four skills. They reviewed a writing assignment, practiced listening comprehension by comparing website features, and completed several reading exercises on sleep and public libraries. The Student also began drafting a formal email for a writing task.
Formal Language & Word Choice
IELTS Writing: Paragraph Cohesion & Focus
IELTS Writing: Grammar & Format Basics
IELTS Reading: True/False/Not Given & Matching Information
Academic Referencing in Writing
IELTS Listening Strategy
Student and Tutor reviewed the Student's essay homework, focusing on developing a clear, well-supported opinion in the conclusion and distinguishing between 'work' and 'job.' They also addressed grammar points like subject-verb agreement and practiced natural collocations, with a plan to focus on sentence naturalness in future sessions.
Structuring Persuasive Essay Conclusions
Enhancing Naturalness with English Collocations
Subject-Verb Agreement & Noun Specificity
Deepening Argumentation & Avoiding Direct Translation
The Student and Tutor focused on improving academic writing skills for the IELTS exam, addressing specific grammatical errors, unnatural collocations, and the development of ideas within paragraphs. They reviewed and corrected sentences from the Student's previous writing. For homework, the Student was tasked with rewriting a body paragraph, focusing on grammatical accuracy and the 'claim, reason, example, result' structure, and applying this structure to a new paragraph for a different question.
Developing Ideas with Claim-Reason-Example-Result
Strategic Writing for Word Count
"Cannot" vs. "Can Not": A Usage Guide
Enhancing Vocabulary: Collocations and Academic Tone
Mastering Grammatical Accuracy & Word Forms
Effective Self-Correction & Editing Strategies
The Student and Tutor reviewed a recent English writing assignment, focusing on grammatical accuracy, academic phrasing, and effective essay structure. They discussed specific grammar points, appropriate vocabulary, and the importance of developing arguments with relevant examples. The Student was assigned to rewrite parts of the assignment, including a conclusion, to practice these concepts.
Precision in Vocabulary and Phrasing
Crafting Effective Academic Introductions
Paragraph Structure and Idea Development
Academic vs. Conversational English
Relevance of Examples in Academic Writing
The Student and Tutor focused on developing argumentative speaking and writing skills for IELTS. They practiced agreeing/disagreeing with statements, structuring arguments, elaborating points, and identifying common grammatical errors. Homework involves rewriting an introductory and body paragraph for an essay prompt, focusing on detailed grammar and word usage.
Differentiating Agree/Disagree from Discuss Questions
Developing and Elaborating Ideas for Clarity
Strategic Use of Connectors for Cohesion
Common Grammatical Accuracy Points
Formal vs. Informal Language in Academic Contexts
Practical tools used in english classes
Phonetic drills
Interactive quizzes
Speech recognition
Language simulations
Game based learning tools
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