Playtimes HK Magazine September 2018 Issue | Page 54

features
The big thing which
sets apart parents
who get the best out
of tutoring from the
rest is their sustained
relationship with
the tutor
switch sets. The parents who get the
most out of tutors share this information
early and follow up on it often.
Key dates
If your child has exams coming up
(for example, Cambridge YLE, IELTS,
or school tests), tell the tutor about
these. It’s best if you can write these
dates down so that busy tutors can
keep track of them easily. A good
tutor should be able to give advice
and assistance regarding upcoming
exams, even if that’s not the usual
focus of their lessons.
Checking-in
The big thing which sets apart parents
who get the best out of tutoring from
the rest is their sustained relationship
with the tutor. They go further than
passing on key dates and exam
scores by sharing excitement over
upcoming holidays, talking about their
kid’s hobbies, and a