Cluster Tutoring
Grammar Cluster
This two-hour per week cluster provides support and additional practice of the grammar objectives of the students’ courses. Four to six students work as a group under direction of a tutor with specialization in grammar instruction. The tutor and the students together identify specific grammar objectives to be practiced. Students become more familiar with English grammar and gain a deeper understanding of their individual problem areas.
Pronunciation Cluster
This two-hour per week cluster provides support and additional practice of the pronunciation objectives of the students’ courses. Four to six students work as a group under direction of a tutor with specialization in pronunciation instruction. The tutor and the students together identify specific pronunciation topics and goals for the session. General topics in this course usually include specific sounds of English as well as speaking features such as stress and rhythm, intonation, and reductions. Students become more familiar with English pronunciation and gain a deeper understanding of their individual problem areas.
Vocabulary Cluster
This two-hour per week cluster provides support and additional practice of the vocabulary objectives of the students’ courses. Four to six students work as a group under direction of a tutor with specialization in vocabulary instruction. The tutor and the students together identify specific vocabulary topics and goals for the session. Students improve their understanding of vocabulary and common idioms.
