ESL Tutor Training Session 1
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Which services are offered at the ESL Center?
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One-to-one tutoring
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Conversation circles
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Citizenship application assistance
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Suggested links to on-line learning website for ESL
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ESL materials to check out and borrow
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Info for students about other language-learning opportunities in the area
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To answer these questions, you need to remember what Lynne told you in the training session, and check the volunteer job description. Many questions have more than one right answer.
You can re-take the quiz as many times as you like.
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Which groups are served by the various programs at ESL Center? (choose two)
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Adult immigrants
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High school students who are limited English speakers
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International visitors
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Native English speakers who need to get a GED
Correct Answer(s)
A. Adult immigrants
A. International visitorsExplanation
Although immigrants get first priority for a volunteer tutor, our conversation circles are open to anyone (including international visitors). We only provide services to adult immigrants (not children or teens).Rate this question:
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Which type of students are welcome in the conversation circles?
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International visitors
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International students, visiting scholars, and their spouses
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Immigrants
Correct Answer(s)
A. International visitors
A. International students, visiting scholars, and their spouses
A. ImmigrantsExplanation
Conversation circles are open to any adult immigrants who are at an intermediate proficiency level or above.Rate this question:
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Which type of students can get a volunteer tutor?
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International visitors
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International students and visiting scholars
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Immigrants
Correct Answer
A. ImmigrantsExplanation
Only immigrants who are here permanently can get one-to-one tutors. We refer visitors to the conversation circles and other programs for visitors.Rate this question:
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How many sessions a week do volunteers generally teach?
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1
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2
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3
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4
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A. 2Explanation
Volunteers generally teach two sessions a week.Rate this question:
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About how long is a typical tutoring session?
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30 minutes
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1 hour
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2 hours
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A. 1 hourExplanation
A typical tutoring session is usually about 1 hour long. This duration allows for a sufficient amount of time to cover the necessary material, address any questions or concerns, and engage in interactive learning activities. It strikes a balance between being long enough to delve into the subject matter in depth, but not too long that it becomes overwhelming or exhausting for the student.Rate this question:
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What level of education must students have in order to participate in the program?
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3 years of school
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A high school diploma
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9 years of school
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There are no minimum requirements
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A. There are no minimum requirementsExplanation
We work with students at whatever educational level they come to us with.Rate this question:
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For how many months (minimum) do we ask you to stay with a student?
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12 months (or 3 semesters)
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9 months (or 2 semesters)
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6 months (or 1 semester)
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3 months
Correct Answer
A. 9 months (or 2 semesters)Explanation
We ask you to stay with a student for a minimum of 9 months or 2 semesters. This suggests that the program or arrangement being referred to has a specific duration of at least 9 months or 2 semesters.Rate this question:
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If you need to cancel a session with your student, you must:
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Contact Lynne (by phone or email)
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Contact the student directly--as early as you can
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Leave a note on the tutoring room door
Correct Answer
A. Contact the student directly--as early as you canExplanation
The correct answer is to contact the student directly as early as possible. This is the most effective and efficient way to ensure that the student is informed about the cancellation and can make any necessary arrangements. Contacting Lynne or leaving a note on the tutoring room door may not guarantee that the student will receive the message in a timely manner.Rate this question:
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You should contact Lynne if your student misses more than (how many) sessions without an explanation.
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One
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Two
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Three
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Four
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A. TwoExplanation
If your student misses more than two sessions without an explanation, you should contact Lynne. This suggests that Lynne is responsible for keeping track of student attendance and should be notified if a student is consistently absent without providing a reason.Rate this question:
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In order to teach English effectively, you must be able to speak your student's native language.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Being able to speak the student's native language is not a requirement for teaching English effectively. While it can be helpful in certain situations, it is not necessary for effective English instruction. Effective teaching can be achieved through various methods such as using visual aids, gestures, and other forms of non-verbal communication, as well as employing effective teaching strategies and techniques specifically designed for teaching English as a second language.Rate this question:
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Generally speaking, learning English means learning grammar.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Students need to learn a whole range of skills including listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, etc.Rate this question:
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Our students already speak at least one language fluently (their native language). How does that effect their experience in learning a second language?
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What students already know in the first language can transfer to the second.
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Some of the rules of the first language will not work in the second language, and this can be hard to sort out.
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A. What students already know in the first language can transfer to the second.
A. Some of the rules of the first language will not work in the second language, and this can be hard to sort out.Explanation
Both of these things are true at the same time.Rate this question:
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Adults can sometimes find it more difficult to learn a new language because:
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They feel more intimidated about making mistakes (reluctant to take risks)
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They have fewer opportunities to learn language in a non-threatening and meaningful context
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They have many responsibilities and less time to devote to learning language
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They may be dealing with a good deal of stress (i.e. adjusting to a new culture and leaving family/friends behind) or trauma (experience as refugees)
Correct Answer(s)
A. They feel more intimidated about making mistakes (reluctant to take risks)
A. They have fewer opportunities to learn language in a non-threatening and meaningful context
A. They have many responsibilities and less time to devote to learning language
A. They may be dealing with a good deal of stress (i.e. adjusting to a new culture and leaving family/friends behind) or trauma (experience as refugees)Explanation
All of these factors can impact on a adult student's progress in learning English.Rate this question:
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Which of these things do tutors help students with at Jones Library?
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Basic literacy
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Citizenship
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Understanding US culture and institutions
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English speaking, listening, reading, & writing
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Basic computer skills
Correct Answer(s)
A. Basic literacy
A. Citizenship
A. Understanding US culture and institutions
A. English speaking, listening, reading, & writing
A. Basic computer skillsExplanation
We help students will all of these things and more.Rate this question:
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Effective language instruction for adults:
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Is active/participatory
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Focuses on what is relevant and practical (based on the student's life circumstances)
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Is carefully sequenced
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Is limited (to what the student can handle at the given moment)
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Requires careful adherence to a textbook
Correct Answer(s)
A. Is active/participatory
A. Focuses on what is relevant and practical (based on the student's life circumstances)
A. Is carefully sequenced
A. Is limited (to what the student can handle at the given moment)Explanation
Textbooks may or may not be a good idea for any given student.Rate this question:
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Your student knows no English at all. You are using a set of colored markers to teach the names for colors. In which order should you do each step? (hint: remember the Khmer lesson you experienced in the training) A. point to a marker and ask "what color?" B. say "blue" --wait for/encourage student to point to the blue marker (and continue with other colors) C. point to each marker and say the name of the color-- encourage student to repeat
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A, B, C
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B, C, A
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C, B, A
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B, A, C
Correct Answer
A. C, B, AExplanation
Students should hear and repeat the new vocabulary several times. Then they can indicate comprehension non-verbally (by pointing, in this case). Asking students to produce new vocabulary is harder, and you may have to go over it many times (over the course of several lessons) before the student is able to do this.Rate this question:
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