To give an example of how I format my initial classes, here is an email I had sent a previous student who was a beginner in french.
If we are to schedule a class, in the first class we will get to know each other and I will determine your level in french. Depending on the outcome, I will then make a lesson plan for __, this will include reviewing:
Writing
1. Grammar
2. Sentence structures
3. Ve...
To give an example of how I format my initial classes, here is an email I had sent a previous student who was a beginner in french.
If we are to schedule a class, in the first class we will get to know each other and I will determine your level in french. Depending on the outcome, I will then make a lesson plan for __, this will include reviewing:
Writing
1. Grammar
2. Sentence structures
3. Verbs
4. Vocabulary
5. French Expressions
Aural/listening
1. Understanding French conversations
2. Comprehending accents
Oral
1. Pronunciation - weekly tongue twisters
2. Practicing conversation
3. Talking about a topic of choice for 2 minutes or more
Reading
1. Comprehending texts
2. Being able to answer questions based on text
Topics
Usually a language is taught in topics such as school, environment, sports, jobs and so on. However, some students rather do skill oriented topics such as letter writing, verbs, storytelling and so on. Since the latter is based on __'s preference, if he wishes the first option we will look into:
1. Basic Needs: Food, Clothing and shelter
The student will learn about the essential needs in life, he/she should be able to discuss the most important aspect in life and why.
2. Festivals
The student will learn about cultures around the world and different festivals that are celebrated, he/she should be able to discuss their favorite holiday to celebrate.
3. Environment
The student will learn about nature and pollution, he/she should be able to discuss why the environment is important.
Of course, all these will change depending on __'s interest and capability in French. I also saw that you expect to have extra practice outside of classes, I will prepare worksheets for grammar, texts to read and question __ about it in the next class and after each topic or skill he has learnt there will be a test.
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