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Being a Tutor: What's it Like?

For a firsthand account of what it’s like to be an ESLSAP tutor and to meet typical learners, click on the following videos. While you watch the videos, make a list of the activities and responsibilities that tutors and learners discuss.

What is most rewarding about being a tutor is seeing the delight in the learner’s eyes when he/she begins to communicate meaningfully…at last we understand each other!

Anne, Quesnel

Joan and Niksa

2:01

Nicky and Min

2:01

Elena and Peter

1:33

Keep in mind that…

• Learners have busy, full lives, so they may not have much time to practise English or do homework.

• The tutoring session may be the only time during the week when the learner hears or has a chance
to speak English.

• Learning a new language takes time and a lot of repetition.

• It is very stressful and tiring adjusting to a new language, culture and community.

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