Tutoring

Tutoring was canceled today. It was my last session. In some ways I’m sad (not getting to spend time with wonderful people trying to learn English) and in some ways I’m happy (I get to end my day sooner). The Peace Corps required me to fulfill 30 hours of ESL tutoring before I’d be qualified to leave. For some this might have been an easy thing to do, but for me it was a challenge. … Continue reading

Mohammed and the naysayer

I finally met with Mohammed last Thursday. He is my attempt at getting tutoring experience before I leave for the Peace Corps (30hrs are required, though I plan to do much more). Mohammed is from Saudi Arabia. He’s 26 and he is here learning English so he can attend an American graduate program. He majored in special education in his undergraduate studies in Saudi Arabia and plans to continue pursuing his degree so he can … Continue reading

Waiting for Mohammed

In preparation for the Peace Corps, I was asked to start tutoring ESL students. The guidelines I was given for this were very broad. I need to have 30 hours logged before I am able to leave. That being said, I am sitting in a coffee shop hoping that Mohammed has a chance to show up. Mohammed is my English conversation partner. He is a student from Saudi Arabia and wants to work on his … Continue reading