How tutoring works

Our goal is to help you improve your English skills.

If you are enrolled in the “Full Program” at the ELI, each week you will have private tutoring.

Tutoring frequency

Tutoring is offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1 PM to 4:50 PM. There is no tutoring on Fridays so that you can participate in ELI trips and events on Fridays. Students seeking a tutor should come to 108 East Main Street.

Tutoring responsibilities

Tutoring requires both the tutor and you to work hard. Your responsibility is to bring questions and problems to each tutoring session. Your tutor’s responsibility is to answer your questions and help you with your English problems. For tutoring to work well, you both have to do your parts. If you are not prepared, then your tutor cannot help you.

Tutoring activities

There are many things that you and your tutor can work on together to improve your English skills. Here are some things that you can work on during the tutoring hour:

  • Pronunciation practice
  • Grammar study
  • Reading or Listening comprehension
  • TOEFL practice
  • Composition and writing practice
  • American culture and history
  • Essay revisions
  • Word games

Tutoring materials

You should bring your textbooks, TOEFL workbooks, or other materials that can help you with your English. The Tutoring Center also recommends that you keep a notebook with you and write down questions about English and American culture during the week. You and your tutor can use these questions during the tutoring session. If you do not bring anything to do, there are some books and materials in the Tutoring Center that can be used during your tutoring time.

Grades and attendance

Tutoring is not graded.  Attendance is recorded when you visit a tutor.  If you are part of a special program that tracks tutoring attendance, your advisor will be able to check your attendance.

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