Where Can I Find A Good English Tutor?

[code8888]

Let me tell you guys a little bit about myself. I have taken private English lessons with 2 native English speakers, 1-to-1 at my home. None of them could perform good teaching to me. The first so-call teacher is not qualified, so he just sits and talks with me in English. He never prepares anythings, just comes and talk to me. The other one is somewhat qualified. He has a degree from a university but he just keep talking until the time is passed. And same as the first so-call teacher, he never corrects my grammar mistake or pronunciation. He told me that he would do that if he heard my mistakes. (I know I speak ungrammatical sentences every once in a while.)

I also took a lesson with a Filipino teacher who told me that she is American. The first time I heard her accent, it didn't sound so America, so I asked her she told me that she just moved to the States for a few years. I have never wanted to learn with Filipinos anyway.

I am tried of looking for a good English teacher. Most of them are just travellers who tries to get some money while there are here.

I want to know how or where can I find a good teacher? And how much I have to pay for them?

[Scott]

From a teacher's point of view, here are some pointers. First, I hate teaching students one-on-one. It is a lot of work for the teacher and a fair amount depends on the personalities. If you can find another person who wants lessons, it might be easier all around.

Second, you may need to shop around for a teacher with whom you feel comfortable. Maybe only agree to 4-5 lessons with a teacher before making a decision. There are some good teachers out there and you will need to 'click' with them.

Finally, you have to let the teacher be a part of the goal-setting of what you want to learn. You may think you want someone to correct all your grammar, but in fact it doesn't work. I had a class of adults who insisted that they wanted grammar and pronunciation always corrected. I told them 'no.' I told them I am the teacher and I will decide what and when to correct, however, they as fellow students are free to correct their classmates (that is the good part of a group).

To show the class why I didn't correct them all the time, I told the class leader, that I would pick one student and correct all his mistakes during 1 class. I did it and within 20 minutes, the student had stopped speaking entirely.

If you are working on a certain grammatical point, that is what needs to be corrected. If we are working on the past tense, for example, I may just ignore students forgetting to add the 's' to plurals.

Find a text book you want to learn from and follow it. Classes need some structure and direction.

Based on what you have written, you need to remember that your level of English is quite high. It's much more fun to teach someone who has a high level in the subject, but it's much harder. Your pretty accomplished, what exactly do you want to learn?

[Somtamnication]

I have always corrected my private students´ grammar and to some extent, I believe that correct enunciation is critical.

I am in Phuket. Where are you, OP?

[code8888]

I have always corrected my private students´ grammar and to some extent, I believe that correct enunciation is critical.

I am in Phuket. Where are you, OP?

I live in Bangkok. If you plan to move to Bangkok or know someone who does the lessons like you please let me know.

[masuk]

I agree with the English teacher who speaks of not correcting students as they go.. It can be very shattering to your self-esteem.

I am not even going to correct the teacher's spelling mistake as I am sure he/she is kicking himself for letting it slip through. :-)!

I*f you really want one-on-one, then send me a message; I've been teaching in Asia for the past 8 years, but have supposedly retired.

[somchaismith]

I think the OP needs to familiarize himself with the term, 'due diligence'.

[chuck_s]

There are agencies or private Thai who do help you to find students to tutors. I had one last year and when I finished with one student, she would send me another one. Actually, I had two people. One was an agency who hooked me up with corporate training which was really flexable for both me and the students with excellent wages and benifits.

[thaicbr]

Op. It sounds like YOU need to be clearer in telling the teacher what you want. Most students at your level want more conversation not less.

You will never speak like a native speaker unless you spend considerably time in an English speaking country. May I suggest you look at the book

'English for life'

Regards.

sent from my Q6