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What Does an English Grammar Tutor Do?

Lee Johnson
Lee Johnson

An English grammar tutor teaches people about English grammar, usually on a one-on-one basis. Most people who require the services of an English grammar tutor will be having problems with the structure and rules that govern the English language. The tutor’s job is to help people who are struggling understand key concepts in grammar and improve the areas in which they are having difficulty. Determining which areas of English grammar are posing problems to the student in particular is the tutor’s first job, followed by the creation of lessons to help them correct the issues. Sometimes, an English grammar tutor will have to start from basic grammatical concepts such as nouns, verbs, and simple and complex sentences to teach his or her pupil.

The exact details of the role of English language tutor can be different depending on the level of the person requesting the tutor. An all-encompassing definition of the role would be helping students to improve their English grammar on a one-on-one basis, through lessons and exercises. Tutors are generally more able to focus their lesson plans to the needs of the individual student than ordinary teachers, who have several students simultaneously. This means that people who are taking classes in English but are still struggling with certain grammatical concepts are more likely to get a private tutor.

English grammar tutors may help students to fill out worksheets and other homework.
English grammar tutors may help students to fill out worksheets and other homework.

Students who have a general grasp of the English language and the rules of grammar which govern it often require a tutor to enhance their understanding. This is particularly important for people learning English as a foreign language or students approaching examinations in English language. The English grammar tutor’s job is to assess the current knowledge of the student and then tailor the lessons in order to fill in any knowledge gaps he or she is displaying. For example, a student may be able to create perfectly structured sentences but always mess up the subject-verb agreement. Tutors must recognize issues like this and plan and conduct lessons to address them.

English grammar tutors may work with students on an individual basis.
English grammar tutors may work with students on an individual basis.

Other students, particularly those just starting the language, may require an English grammar tutor to gain a basic understanding of any grammatical concepts. In these cases, it is the tutor’s job to start at the very basic level and bring the student up so that he or she has an advanced understanding of English grammar. Many students will opt to pick up the basic concepts in a large classroom taught by a teacher, but students who have trouble understanding the basics can still require a private tutor. The tutor is more able to devote extra time to areas the student finds particularly problematic.

English grammar tutors may help students develop proper written grammar as well.
English grammar tutors may help students develop proper written grammar as well.

Some students struggle in the classroom. For these students, online English tutoring can provide invaluable assistance. English tutors help struggling students improve reading speed, comprehension, and accuracy, as well as build their confidence to face the classroom.

These services are affordable and logistically convenient, meaning that kids from disadvantaged backgrounds can significantly benefit from them. Through the course-specific supplemental instruction provided by online English tutoring services, students can learn good study habits and improve their grades.

 

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    • English grammar tutors may help students to fill out worksheets and other homework.
      By: petar Ishmeriev
      English grammar tutors may help students to fill out worksheets and other homework.
    • English grammar tutors may work with students on an individual basis.
      By: kolett
      English grammar tutors may work with students on an individual basis.
    • English grammar tutors may help students develop proper written grammar as well.
      By: Pixsooz
      English grammar tutors may help students develop proper written grammar as well.