Reading and Writing • Series
Iman and Hrutvik’s Intro to Grammar - Reading and Writing Pilot
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English Help Pilot ! and 2 others
This series ended on January 26, 2024. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.
Series Details
About
Do you want to master the basics of grammar and improve your writing skills? If so, join me for a series of fun and interactive tutoring sessions that will cover the essential topics of grammar. You will learn how to use different parts of speech, construct sentences, and express yourself clearly and accurately. Each session will include an objective, content, and exercises to help you practice and reinforce your learning.
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Please try to attend as many sessions as you can, if you must miss a session, please message Hrutvik.
Dates
November 19 - January 26
Learners
20 / 20
Total Sessions
19
About the Tutors
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Hi everyone! This is the English Pilot Help account. Feel free to peruse the sessions, we have lots of different events for you!
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IK
Hello! I’m a high school senior here to improve in whatever is needed, and learn whatever I can! In my free time, I enjoy reading books, drawing, making ceramics, cooking, and tutoring people here at Schoolhouse and at my school in various subjects. Please feel free to reach out for any help! :)
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Howdy, y'all! I'm a high school student from Texas, and I'm here to certify myself in AP Calculus and AP Physics. I have a 1600 on the SAT, and 35 on the ACT (both first try!). I will gladly help with any STEM subject here. In my free time, I love reading manga and coding.
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Upcoming Sessions
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Past Sessions
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Nov
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Session 1
Orientation
Session 1: Introduction to Grammar
Grammar is the system of rules that governs how we use language. In this session, you will learn the basic definition of grammar and the main parts of speech: nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. You will also learn how they function in sentences and how to identify them. You will practice labeling parts of speech in sentences and see how they affect the meaning and structure of language.
24
Nov
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Session 2
Other Topics
Session 2: Introducing and Greeting Others in Different Contexts
In this session, you will learn how to introduce and greet others in different contexts, such as formal, informal, casual, and professional. You will also learn how to adapt your language and tone to suit the situation and the audience. You will practice introducing and greeting others in various scenarios, such as meeting a new colleague, a friend of a friend, a stranger, or a VIP. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
-Use appropriate expressions and gestures to introduce and greet others in different contexts
-Use formal and informal language, depending on the level of formality and familiarity
-Use titles, honorifics, and pronouns correctly
-Use common conversation starters and responses -Use strategies to keep the conversation going or end it politely This session will include interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and games, to help you practice your speaking and listening skills. You will also receive feedback and tips from your tutor and peers. Join us today and start making a good impression in English!
26
Nov
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Session 3
Other Topics
Session 3: Making Small Talk about Current Events, Weather, and Other Topics
In this session, you will learn how to make small talk in English, using various topics such as current events, weather, sports, and entertainment. You will also learn how to express your opinions, agree or disagree politely, and show interest and curiosity. You will practice making small talk in different situations, such as at a party, at work, or on the street. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
-Use appropriate expressions and gestures to start and maintain a conversation
-Use formal and informal language, depending on the level of formality and familiarity
-Use questions and comments to keep the conversation flowing
-Use strategies to change the topic or end the conversation politely -Use idioms and slang to sound more natural and friendly This session will include interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and games, to help you practice your speaking and listening skills. You will also receive feedback and tips from your tutor and peers. Join us today and start making new connections in English!
2
Dec
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Session 4
Other Topics
Session 4: Talking about Your Day, Including Your Plans and Activities
In this session, you will learn how to talk about your day in English, including your plans and activities. You will also learn how to use different verb tenses, such as present simple, present continuous, past simple, and future simple, to describe your routine and schedule. You will practice talking about your day in different situations, such as at home, at school, or at work. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
-Use appropriate expressions and gestures to talk about your day
-Use formal and informal language, depending on the level of formality and familiarity
-Use different verb tenses to describe your routine and schedule
-Use time expressions and adverbs to add details and sequence to your story -Use questions and comments to show interest and curiosity about other people’s day This session will include interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and games, to help you practice your speaking and listening skills. You will also receive feedback and tips from your tutor and peers. Join us today and start sharing your day in English!
8
Dec
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Session 5
Other Topics
Session 6: Understanding and Following Directions, Even If They Are Complex
In this session, you will learn how to understand and follow directions in English, even if they are complex. You will also learn how to use maps and signs to help you navigate in a new place. You will practice understanding and following directions in different situations, such as in a museum, in a hotel, or in a hospital. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
-Use appropriate expressions and gestures to understand and follow directions
-Use formal and informal language, depending on the level of formality and familiarity
-Use maps and signs to help you navigate in a new place
-Use strategies to ask for clarification or repetition if you are confused or lost -Use strategies to thank and compliment the person who gave you the directions This session will include interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and games, to help you practice your speaking and listening skills. You will also receive feedback and tips from your tutor and peers. Join us today and start exploring new places in English!
10
Dec
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Session 6
Other Topics
Session 7: Ordering Food and Drinks at a Restaurant, Using Polite Language
In this session, you will learn how to order food and drinks at a restaurant in English, using polite language. You will also learn how to read and understand menus, ask for recommendations, and make special requests. You will practice ordering food and drinks at a restaurant in different scenarios, such as at a fast-food place, at a cafe, or at a fancy restaurant. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
-Use appropriate expressions and gestures to order food and drinks at a restaurant
-Use formal and informal language, depending on the level of formality and familiarity
-Use polite language, such as please, thank you, and excuse me, to show respect and courtesy
-Use questions and comments to read and understand menus, ask for recommendations, and make special requests -Use strategies to deal with misunderstandings or problems with your order This session will include interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and games, to help you practice your speaking and listening skills. You will also receive feedback and tips from your tutor and peers. Join us today and start enjoying your meals in English!
15
Dec
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Session 7
Other Topics
Session 8: Talking about Your Food Preferences, Such as Allergies, Dietary Restrictions, and Likes and Dislikes
In this session, you will learn how to talk about your food preferences in English, such as allergies, dietary restrictions, and likes and dislikes. You will also learn how to use adjectives, comparatives, and superlatives to describe the taste, appearance, and quality of food. You will practice talking about your food preferences in different situations, such as at a potluck, at a picnic, or at a buffet. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
-Use appropriate expressions and gestures to talk about your food preferences
-Use formal and informal language, depending on the level of formality and familiarity
-Use adjectives, comparatives, and superlatives to describe the taste, appearance, and quality of food
-Use questions and comments to show interest and curiosity about other people’s food preferences -Use strategies to accept or decline food offers politely This session will include interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and games, to help you practice your speaking and listening skills. You will also receive feedback and tips from your tutor and peers. Join us today and start sharing your tastes in English!
17
Dec
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Session 8
Other Topics
Session 9: Shopping
In this session, you will learn how to shop in English, using polite language and appropriate financial vocabulary. You will also learn how to ask for help from a salesperson, ask about prices, sizes, and availability of items, and make purchases. You will practice shopping in different scenarios, such as at a grocery store, at a clothing store, or at a bookstore. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
-Use appropriate expressions and gestures to shop in English
-Use formal and informal language, depending on the level of formality and familiarity
-Use polite language, such as please, thank you, and excuse me, to show respect and courtesy
-Use questions and comments to ask for help from a salesperson, ask about prices, sizes, and availability of items, and make purchases -Use appropriate financial vocabulary, such as cash, credit card, receipt, and change, to complete transactions This session will include interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and games, to help you practice your speaking and listening skills. You will also receive feedback and tips from your tutor and peers. Join us today and start shopping in English!
22
Dec
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Session 9
Other Topics
Session 10: Returning Items, Explaining the Reason for the Return and Requesting a Refund or Exchange
In this session, you will learn how to return items in English, explaining the reason for the return and requesting a refund or exchange. You will also learn how to use polite language and appropriate financial vocabulary to deal with the salesperson. You will practice returning items in different scenarios, such as at a clothing store, at an electronics store, or at a bookstore. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
-Use appropriate expressions and gestures to return items in English
-Use formal and informal language, depending on the level of formality and familiarity
-Use polite language, such as please, thank you, and excuse me, to show respect and courtesy
-Use questions and comments to explain the reason for the return and request a refund or exchange -Use appropriate financial vocabulary, such as receipt, warranty, and policy, to complete the transaction This session will include interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and games, to help you practice your speaking and listening skills. You will also receive feedback and tips from your tutor and peers. Join us today and start shopping with confidence in English!
24
Dec
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Session 10
Other Topics
Session 11: Making Appointments Over the Phone, Using Polite Language and Stating Your Needs Clearly
In this session, you will learn how to make appointments over the phone in English, using polite language and stating your needs clearly. You will also learn how to use different verb tenses, such as present simple, present continuous, and future simple, to describe your availability and schedule. You will practice making appointments over the phone in different situations, such as with a doctor, a dentist, a hairdresser, or a mechanic. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
-Use appropriate expressions and gestures to make appointments over the phone in English
-Use formal and informal language, depending on the level of formality and familiarity
-Use polite language, such as please, thank you, and excuse me, to show respect and courtesy
-Use questions and comments to state your needs clearly and confirm the details of the appointment -Use different verb tenses to describe your availability and schedule This session will include interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and games, to help you practice your speaking and listening skills. You will also receive feedback and tips from your tutor and peers. Join us today and start making your life easier in English!
29
Dec
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Session 11
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Session 12: Making Appointments in Person, Following the Same Guidelines as for Over-the-Phone Appointments
In this session, you will learn how to make appointments in person in English, following the same guidelines as for over-the-phone appointments. You will also learn how to use body language and eye contact to communicate more effectively and confidently. You will practice making appointments in person in different situations, such as at a gym, at a spa, at a library, or at a school. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
-Use appropriate expressions and gestures to make appointments in person in English
-Use formal and informal language, depending on the level of formality and familiarity
-Use polite language, such as please, thank you, and excuse me, to show respect and courtesy
-Use questions and comments to state your needs clearly and confirm the details of the appointment -Use body language and eye contact to communicate more effectively and confidently This session will include interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and games, to help you practice your speaking and listening skills. You will also receive feedback and tips from your tutor and peers. Join us today and start making your life easier in English!
31
Dec
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Session 12
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Session 13: Asking for Information About Travel Arrangements, Such as Flight Schedules, Train Times, and Bus Routes
In this session, you will learn how to ask for information about travel arrangements in English, such as flight schedules, train times, and bus routes. You will also learn how to use different verb tenses, such as present simple, present continuous, and future simple, to describe your travel plans and destination. You will practice asking for information about travel arrangements in different scenarios, such as at a travel agency, at an airport, at a train station, or at a bus stop. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
-Use appropriate expressions and gestures to ask for information about travel arrangements in English
-Use formal and informal language, depending on the level of formality and familiarity
-Use polite language, such as please, thank you, and excuse me, to show respect and courtesy
-Use questions and comments to ask for information about flight schedules, train times, and bus routes -Use different verb tenses to describe your travel plans and destination This session will include interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and games, to help you practice your speaking and listening skills. You will also receive feedback and tips from your tutor and peers. Join us today and start traveling the world in English!
1
Jan
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Session 13
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Make-Up: Session 13: Asking for Information About Travel Arrangements, Such as Flight Schedules, Train Times, and Bus Routes
In this session, you will learn how to ask for information about travel arrangements in English, such as flight schedules, train times, and bus routes. You will also learn how to use different verb tenses, such as present simple, present continuous, and future simple, to describe your travel plans and destination. You will practice asking for information about travel arrangements in different scenarios, such as at a travel agency, at an airport, at a train station, or at a bus stop. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
-Use appropriate expressions and gestures to ask for information about travel arrangements in English
-Use formal and informal language, depending on the level of formality and familiarity
-Use polite language, such as please, thank you, and excuse me, to show respect and courtesy
-Use questions and comments to ask for information about flight schedules, train times, and bus routes -Use different verb tenses to describe your travel plans and destination This session will include interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and games, to help you practice your speaking and listening skills. You will also receive feedback and tips from your tutor and peers. Join us today and start traveling the world in English!
7
Jan
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Session 14
Other Topics
Session 15: Making an Appointment with a Doctor, Using Polite Language and Stating Your Needs Clearly
In this session, you will learn how to make an appointment with a doctor in English, using polite language and stating your needs clearly. You will also learn how to use different verb tenses, such as present simple, present continuous, and future simple, to describe your symptoms and availability. You will practice making an appointment with a doctor in different scenarios, such as at a clinic, at a hospital, or at a pharmacy. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
-Use appropriate expressions and gestures to make an appointment with a doctor in English
-Use formal and informal language, depending on the level of formality and familiarity
-Use polite language, such as please, thank you, and excuse me, to show respect and courtesy
-Use questions and comments to state your needs clearly and confirm the details of the appointment -Use different verb tenses to describe your symptoms and availability This session will include interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and games, to help you practice your speaking and listening skills. You will also receive feedback and tips from your tutor and peers. Join us today and start taking care of your health in English!
8
Jan
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Session 15
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Session 15: Making an Appointment with a Doctor, Using Polite Language and Stating Your Needs Clearly
In this session, you will learn how to make an appointment with a doctor in English, using polite language and stating your needs clearly. You will also learn how to use different verb tenses, such as present simple, present continuous, and future simple, to describe your symptoms and availability. You will practice making an appointment with a doctor in different scenarios, such as at a clinic, at a hospital, or at a pharmacy. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
-Use appropriate expressions and gestures to make an appointment with a doctor in English
-Use formal and informal language, depending on the level of formality and familiarity
-Use polite language, such as please, thank you, and excuse me, to show respect and courtesy
-Use questions and comments to state your needs clearly and confirm the details of the appointment -Use different verb tenses to describe your symptoms and availability This session will include interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and games, to help you practice your speaking and listening skills. You will also receive feedback and tips from your tutor and peers. Join us today and start taking care of your health in English!
12
Jan
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Session 16
Other Topics
Session 16: Talking About Your Symptoms, Using Appropriate Medical Vocabulary
In this session, you will learn how to talk about your symptoms in English, using appropriate medical vocabulary. You will also learn how to use adjectives, comparatives, and superlatives to describe the severity and duration of your symptoms. You will practice talking about your symptoms in different situations, such as with a doctor, a nurse, a pharmacist, or a friend. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
-Use appropriate expressions and gestures to talk about your symptoms in English
-Use formal and informal language, depending on the level of formality and familiarity
-Use polite language, such as please, thank you, and excuse me, to show respect and courtesy
Use questions and comments to talk about your symptoms -Use appropriate medical vocabulary, such as headache, fever, cough, and rash, to describe your symptoms -Use adjectives, comparatives, and superlatives to describe the severity and duration of your symptoms This session will include interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and games, to help you practice your speaking and listening skills. You will also receive feedback and tips from your tutor and peers. Join us today and start feeling better in English!
14
Jan
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Session 17
Other Topics
Session 17: Opening a Bank Account, Providing the Required Documentation and Completing the Necessary Paperwork
In this session, you will learn how to open a bank account in English, providing the required documentation and completing the necessary paperwork. You will also learn how to use polite language and appropriate financial vocabulary to deal with the bank staff. You will practice opening a bank account in different scenarios, such as at a local bank, at an online bank, or at a credit union. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
-Use appropriate expressions and gestures to open a bank account in English
-Use formal and informal language, depending on the level of formality and familiarity
-Use polite language, such as please, thank you, and excuse me, to show respect and courtesy
-Use questions and comments to provide the required documentation and complete the necessary paperwork -Use appropriate financial vocabulary, such as account type, interest rate, fees, and balance, to understand the terms and conditions of the account This session will include interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and games, to help you practice your speaking and listening skills. You will also receive feedback and tips from your tutor and peers. Join us today and start managing your money in English!
19
Jan
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Session 18
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Session 18: Depositing and Withdrawing Money, Using Appropriate Financial Vocabulary
In this session, you will learn how to deposit and withdraw money in English, using appropriate financial vocabulary. You will also learn how to use polite language and appropriate financial vocabulary to deal with the bank staff or the ATM. You will practice depositing and withdrawing money in different scenarios, such as at a bank branch, at an ATM, or at a mobile app. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
-Use appropriate expressions and gestures to deposit and withdraw money in English
-Use formal and informal language, depending on the level of formality and familiarity
-Use polite language, such as please, thank you, and excuse me, to show respect and courtesy
-Use questions and comments to deposit and withdraw money -Use appropriate financial vocabulary, such as cash, check, card, pin, and receipt, to complete the transaction This session will include interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and games, to help you practice your speaking and listening skills. You will also receive feedback and tips from your tutor and peers. Join us today and start accessing your money in English!
26
Jan
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Session 19
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Session 20: Buying Stamps, Understanding the Different Types of Stamps and Their Uses
In this session, you will learn how to buy stamps in English, understanding the different types of stamps and their uses. You will also learn how to use polite language and appropriate postal vocabulary to deal with the post office staff or the vending machine. You will practice buying stamps in different scenarios, such as buying stamps for domestic or international mail, for letters or packages, or for regular or express delivery. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
-Use appropriate expressions and gestures to buy stamps in English
-Use formal and informal language, depending on the level of formality and familiarity
-Use polite language, such as please, thank you, and excuse me, to show respect and courtesy
-Use questions and comments to buy stamps -Use appropriate postal vocabulary, such as first-class, priority, airmail, and postage, to understand the different types of stamps and their uses This session will include interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and games, to help you practice your speaking and listening skills. You will also receive feedback and tips from your tutor and peers. Join us today and start sending your mail in English!