Raymond C.
- Summerville, SC 29485 ( 23 mi )
- Writing Skills Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 01/2010
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $41.00 to $53.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help
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Since I acquired language using primarily the conversational method, that is my basic approach to teaching. Of course there are the basics of grammar and syntax, style and such, all of which are necessary, but if you cannot open your mouth and produce an intelligible phrase, then what good is it to acquire another language? I approach this method through dialogue with my pupil - the Aristotelian method, if you will. I ask the questions, they provide the responses and I correct them on the points of grammar that are applicable to the extent situation. This, I believe, frames the lesson in a practical application, as opposed to mere rote memorization. It's the method that worked for me, so I believe in it and I use it.
My love of the French language led me to pursue my BA specializing in the language and culture in college. After college I immediately traveled to France on a very ... read more