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- English
- Reading
- Creative writing
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Passionate first year literature student at Pondicherry university teaching english, im here help you master english with confidence
- English
- Reading
- Creative writing
- Test Prep
- Resume preparation
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About Zyd
**I’m Mohamed Shamil**, a **Bachelor’s student in Literature at Pondicherry University**. I’ve spent years dissecting novels, decoding poetry, and polishing essays—not just for grades, but to uncover the *power* of language. Now, I want to share that skill with you. # **Why I Teach** **I’ve been in your shoes.** - I know how frustrating it is to stare at a blank page, misread exam questions, or feel stuck in a cycle of rote learning. - Literature isn’t about memorizing—it’s about **thinking critically** and **expressing fearlessly**. I’ll teach you how. **I bridge the gap between “academic” and “real.”** - My classes use everyday examples (song lyrics, news articles, even Instagram captions) to make concepts click. - You’ll learn to write essays that *sound like you*, read between the lines of tricky texts, and tackle tests with **strategy, not stress**. # **What You’ll Gain** **A mentor who gets it**: As a current student, I know the pressure you’re under. No judgment—just practical fixes. **Tools for life**: Skills that go beyond exams (college apps, internships, creative projects). **Confidence to experiment**: Make mistakes, ask “silly” questions, and find your voice. --- # **How I Work** *(Reference your earlier “Learn-Apply-Refine” method here if needed!)* - **Step 1**: Pinpoint *your* weak spots (e.g., “Why do your essays lose focus?”). - **Step 2**: Tackle them with tailored exercises (no generic templates!). - **Step 3**: Track progress weekly—so you *see* improvement.
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English
# **The "Learn-Apply-Refine" Method**
*(A practical, student-centered approach for reading, writing, and test prep)*
# **1. DIAGNOSE FIRST, TEACH SECOND**
- **No generic lessons.** Before starting, I’ll assess your exact struggles (e.g., slow reading, weak thesis statements, test anxiety).
- **Custom roadmap:** We’ll focus only on what *you* need, skipping what you already know.
# **2. ACTIVE LEARNING (NO PASSIVE LECTURES)**
- **Reading:** Instead of just summarizing, we’ll:
- **Debate interpretations** (e.g., "Why did the character do this? What if the ending changed?")
- **Turn passages into scripts, tweets, or stories** to grasp tone and purpose.
- **Writing:**
- **"Build-a-Paragraph" Challenges:** Start with a mess of ideas, then structure them step-by-step.
- **Peer-style feedback:** I’ll give *friendly but honest* critiques (like a helpful classmate, not a strict teacher).
- **Test Prep:**
- **"Question Reverse Engineering"** – Learn to *predict* what exams will ask by analyzing past papers.
- **Timed drills with strategy breaks** (e.g., "Which questions should you answer first?").
# **3. REAL-WORLD PRACTICE**
- **No rote memorization.** Apply skills to things you *actually* care about:
- Write a **movie/TV show review** instead of a boring essay.
- Analyze **song lyrics or social media posts** for literary devices.
- **Fix real "bad writing" examples** (news headlines, ads, etc.) to spot errors faster.
# **4. PROGRESS TRACKING & ADAPTING**
- **Weekly mini-goals** (e.g., "This week, we’ll cut filler words from your essays").
-*"Lightbulb Moments Journal"** – You’ll note down breakthroughs (e.g., "Finally understood how to spot the main idea!").
*Flexible pacing:** Speed up or slow down based on your comfort.
5. CONFIDENCE BUILDING**
- **Mistakes = Learning Tools:** We’ll analyze errors *without stress* to prevent repeats.
- **"Show Off" Sessions:** Occasionally, you’ll teach *me* a concept to solidify your understanding.
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- 10h: $100
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