BumbleB English Monthly Update August 2023

Our private lessons for kids included both regular lessons for students and Summer Program lessons. Three students had their last lessons with us in early August before moving abroad. We were sad to see them leave but wish them all the best during their overseas life.

On a happier note, we welcomed back a long-term student, who is now a junior high school student and moved away from Yoga last December. After a half-year absence, it was wonderful to see the change in this student. Teenagers go through various emotional and physical changes, and sadly, when she left, she was sulky and moody. However, during our eight lessons throughout the summer, she was cheerful and engaging. It was a pleasure to teach her; we have known her since she was a bright and active kindergarten student.

For the Summer Program, lessons varied based on each student’s interests. For one student who lives in Beijing and returned for the summer break, we focused on getting him reading for the new school year, which starts in September. We concentrate on Scholastic Success workbooks for Grammar and Writing. Throughout roughly eight lessons, the student’s writing and grammar knowledge improved quite a bit, and he is ready for the new school year at his international school in Beijing.

Two junior high school students joined the Summer Program; one wanted to focus on the Eiken Level 4 exam, and the other wanted to prepare for a study abroad program at her school. It was a pleasure to teach both students, and I wish them well in their future.

Lastly, another student wanted to improve his writing skills, so for several lessons, we reviewed how to construct a three-paragraph response essay to questions such as “Do you think children should use tablets in school?” and “Do you think junior high schools should offer school lunches to their students?” This student lived in Singapore previously and has a good English foundation but needs more practice in writing clearly and developing supporting details.