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In this chapter, we describe the range of options and reasons for people’s choices to learn a language one-to-one for themselves or for their children. Some learners plan to travel and have limited time to gain basic language proficiency; others have already travelled and want to perfect their language knowledge and skills. Other learners have changed countries either short-term or permanently. Then there is the growing market for people to “coach” learners who are preparing for one of the international examinations such as IELTS and TOEFL. In addition, we’ll explore qualifications of tutors and look at three case studies that highlight the variety in one-on-one tutoring around the globe.
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© 2015 Tasha Bleistein and Marilyn Lewis
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Bleistein, T., Lewis, M. (2015). Learning and Tutoring Options. In: One-on-One Language Teaching and Learning. New Language Learning and Teaching Environments. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137413338_2
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