Betty J TT 2

4/27 During the CIES break some students still wanted tutoring time. I worked with Elveda from Turkey. She wants to improve her TOEFL scores in writing and speaking. In her native language she emphasizes the first syllable, but I realized in English we often put the emphasis on the second syllable.

She writes essays and has me read them and help her rewrite them in to TOEFL-acceptable essays. She tends to write in a conversation style, but is learning quickly how to write essay form. It is also helping her to read essays and speak on a topic. She brings the TOEFL resources which makes teaching easier. She sounds determined to bring up her scores when she retakes the test on Saturday.