private lessons
English for Students with Other Languages (ESOL)
private English tutoring: pronunciation, verbs, grammar, writing...
what each student needs and wants
location
Debra's sunroom in Ashland, MA
English tutoring recommendation
from Debora A., in English and Portuguese, written after she returned to Brazil:
"When I started to take classes with Deb, I did not have any knowledge of grammar and fluency. After a few classes, I could understand much better.
Quando comecei as aulas com a Deb, eu não tinha conhecimento nenhum em gramática e fluência, após alguma aulas, comecei entender bem melhor.
"At first it appears that Deb is very serious, but after the 3rd class you start to know the truth about Deb; she is really cool, a really good friend, and a perfect confidant.
Aparentemente a Deb é séria, mas depois da 3º aula você começa a conhecer a verdadeira Deb, ela muito legal, uma ótima amiga e perfeita confidente.
"I could get into a company that I really wanted to be in in Brazil with Deb's help. Without her I would not have passed my interview.
Consegui entrar na empresa que eu tanto queria aqui no Brasil com a ajuda da Deb, sem ela eu não teria passado na entrevista.
"With dedication, it is possible to reach your goal.
Com dedicação, é possível alcançar o seu objetivo."
Debora worked on this "book" of stories while in her classes to practice her growing English skills:
A Brazilian in America
links for practice from Debra's part-time teaching job: FAESL+ (Framingham Adult ESL)
rates
one student alone: $40/hr.
2 students taking lessons together: $25/hr. each student
3 students together: $20/hr. each student
notes
available for adults and older, mature children
3 students maximum in each class
class time flexibility
references can be provided
missed class fees and make-up classes: see link for policy
Photo note:
(above) Debora with Debra's late cat during a study break. Debora writes about this cat in her "book."
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