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尋找導師指引

尋找合適的英語補習導師可能是一個令人困惑的過程,以下是一個什麼該做和不該做的清單,以助學生尋找。

該做什麼

1. 該注意官方認可                                                                                                                   政府及權威性認可資格能基本上保證英語補習導師的能力和正當性。 

2. 該注意雙方默契                                                                                                                   不論學生的學術追求屬何性質, 倘若學生今日需要英語補習導師, 將來亦會同樣需要, 向投契的導師學習可以節省時間,金錢和精神,免得每次上課因遇見陌生導師而焦慮。

3. 該注意語義技巧                                                                                                                   學生與人會談或通信,目的是要令對方認同己方立場, 英語補習導師示範的口語及寫作技巧,   能促進學生的說服力,選擇一個具風格魅力的導師,  能給予學生額外優勢。

不該做什麼

1. 不要落入廉價陷阱

別因小失大, 聘請一個次級英語補習導師所獲的微薄節省可能賠上學生的學業和事業  將來。

2. 不要落入刻板標籤陷阱

不要跟風堅持要求區區一個“母語為英語” 講者。來自任何英語國家的一般傻瓜皆是“母語為英語” 講者, 閣下會將未來交託在傻瓜手上嗎？學生要選擇 專家教授。

3. 不要落入不切實際的專科陷阱

不要要求一個在冷門科目上具有長期經驗的導師,到頭來你只會得到一個除本科外一無 所知的自閉極客, 你需要一個全方位的專家英語導師。

Guide to Finding the Right Tutor

Finding the right English tutor can be a baffling process. The following is a    list of DOs and DON’Ts to ease your quest.

DOs

Do look for official accreditation  

Government and authoritative accreditation give you fair assurance that    you are dealing with a legitimate and competent professional.

Do look for personal chemistry

Whatever the nature of your academic pursuit may be, if you need an English tutor today, chances are you will need one again in the future. It saves time, money and effort to work with someone you have rapport with to avoid the frustration of dealing with a stranger every time.

Do look for semantic flair

When you speak or write to someone, you want to convince the other party    to accept your position. The speaking and writing skills demonstrated by your English tutor can promote your persuasive power. Choosing an English tutor with stylistic appeal can give you an additional edge.  

DON’Ts

Don’t fall for false economy

Don’t be penny wise and pound foolish. The meager savings you get by hiring a second tier English tutor may cost you your academic and career future.

Don’t fall for stereotypical labels

Don’t follow the trend by insisting on merely a ‘Native English Speaker.’ The average fool from any English speaking country is a native English speaker. Would you leave your future in the hands of a fool? Get an expert English tutor instead.

Don’t fall for unrealistic specialization

Don’t ask for an English tutor with extensive experience in an overly specialized field. You will end up with a narrow-minded geek who knows nothing else. Look for someone with encompassing skills.