After reading the article by Lydia Sanchez, entitles “Tutoring Non-Native Speakers” touched on a topic I can personally identify with. I am a Non Native English Speaker and at times, I do have to work extra hard at proving my credibility as an English writing tutor. This anxiety felt when having to prove myself is often felt by tutees when working in a language that is not their first.
Once a tutor and tutee make a cultural acknowledgment and connection with each other, some of the tension and anxieties both parties have will be eased. Cultural acknowledgement and connections are the best ice breakers. One of the best ways to make a solid cultural connection is by recruiting tutors with different cultural backgrounds.
http://ulc.psu.edu/Dangling_Modifier/Spring%2008/Spring-2008_web_Sanchez.htm
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