Marian TS #5

Homework first!  We reviewed and discussed AK's homework including edits to his resume and cover letter and his research of two different vocabulary words from our prior lesson that sounded very similar.  AK is a good writer and his use of English is quite proficient. I can see the cultural aspect of communicating is one good area for our focus.  Following the homework review, we continued our work on GRE specific vocabulary words and idioms. We began with idioms and viewed a video clip of the Andy Griffith Show where Barney uses "Nip it! Nip it in the bud!" I think he got the point. Then we reviewed five GRE vocabulary words reviewing the definition, the part of speech, related words, anonyms and synonyms and used each in a sentence.  Sometimes I would read the text aloud and other times AK read the text aloud.  Finally, AK wrote his own sentence using the vocabulary words. His ability to be a creative thinker and use the words well was encouraging.  We discussed his sentences and made a few adjustments to a couple of them. His homework: to use these idioms and words in real life.




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