I have a set of travel phrases that I get translated for vacations to places where I don't speak the language. I have the tutor check over the list, then record the pronunciation so I can practice. She did not want to be recorded. This is the first time I've had a tutor that did not want to be recorded. She then defaulted to her usual (I assume) teaching material, which was not helpful for what I was looking for. It was a very unusual experience where she either did not understand why I would want to approach learning travel phrases this way, or she did not want to engage with this style of teaching/learning. I had explained what I was looking for, and felt that if I kept pushing for what I wanted, it would serve only to escalate tension.
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9 de feb. de 2025