Max TP#9

TP #9 April 7^th

Today was a bit awkward initially, because Rebecca told me that she would like “to politely make a suggestion” or something along those lines. Her suggestion was that instead of doing her homework, I would help her prepare for her TOEFL exam. I am not overly knowledgeable about the TOEFL, but from what we have learned in the class, I do know that the test can be very difficult. As I recall, it’s on the level of Group 3 or 4. Rebecca is currently around group 2. I told her that by doing her homework, and me error-correcting for her, we are learning the writing, reading, and speaking tools she needs to get better at the TOEFL. She said that her dad would “kill her” if she had to spend more time in the US (more money) and that she needed to get her TOEFL as quickly as possible. I can relate to that sentiment, as I have been in the position to take too long graduating before. However, I think her goal of taking the TOEFL by June is very unrealistic. I think she needs at least 2 more semesters at CIES before she can hope to pass the TOEFL. After our discussion, we worked on her homework worksheets and tried to clear the air.