A ready-to-teach first session. Break the ice, build trust, and quietly figure out your student's level — no preparation needed. Just open this page and follow it from top to bottom.
⏱ About 60 minutes🎯 First session · all levels🔊 Tap to hear any phrase
Before you start tutor prep
開始前 · 給老師的準備
This part is for you, not class time. Sixty seconds before the student joins:
這部分是給你的，不是上課時間。學生上線前的六十秒：
Test your camera, microphone, and headset. Sit somewhere quiet and well-lit.測試你的鏡頭、麥克風和耳機。坐在安靜、光線充足的地方。
Have this page open. You'll teach straight from it, top to bottom.這一頁保持開著，直接照著從上到下上課。
Your one goal today: make the student feel comfortable and talking. Everything else is a bonus.今天唯一的目標：讓學生覺得自在、願意開口說話。其他都是加分。
Mindset: In the first lesson, don't correct every mistake — it can make a shy student shut down. Smile, nod, and react warmly to every answer. Let the student talk about 70% of the time, and don't be afraid of a little silence — give them time to think.
心法：第一堂課別糾正每個錯誤——這會讓害羞的學生封閉起來。微笑、點頭，對每個回答都熱情回應。讓學生說大約七成的話，也別怕一點點沉默——給他時間思考。
1 · Warm-up — say hello 5 min
暖身 · 打聲招呼
Start with very easy questions so the student gets an early "win." Ask one, then really listen:
用非常簡單的問題開始，讓學生一開始就有「成功」的感覺。問一個問題，然後真的去聽：
Hi! How are you today?嗨！你今天好嗎？
Can you see and hear me okay?你看得到、聽得到我嗎？
What's the weather like where you are?你那邊的天氣怎麼樣？
What did you have for breakfast (or lunch) today?你今天早餐（或午餐）吃了什麼？
Tip: React to every answer — "Oh, nice!", "Me too!", "That sounds good!" Warmth in the first two minutes sets the tone for the whole hour.
小提醒：對每個回答都有反應——「喔，真好！」「我也是！」「聽起來不錯！」前兩分鐘的熱情，會定下整堂課的基調。
2 · Meet your tutor — you go first 8–10 min
認識你的老師 · 你先示範
Introduce yourself first. When the student hears the pattern from you, they'll find it much easier to do their own. Speak slowly and use these simple frames:
先介紹你自己。當學生先聽到你的句型，他要自己說時就會容易許多。放慢速度，用這些簡單的句型：
My name is ___. You can call me ___.
I'm from ___. (your city and country)
In my family, there are ___ people.
In my free time, I like ___.
My favorite food is ___.
I'm really happy to be your tutor!
Then hand it over gently: "Do you have any questions for me?" — this invites the student to speak without pressure.
然後溫和地交棒：「你有什麼想問我的嗎？」——這能在沒有壓力的情況下邀請學生開口。
Tip: Keep it short and friendly (a minute or two). You're modeling, not giving a speech. If you can, share a photo of your hometown or pet — students love that.
小提醒：保持簡短又親切（一兩分鐘）。你是在示範，不是在演講。可以的話，分享一張家鄉或寵物的照片——學生很喜歡。
3 · Key phrases for introducing yourself 8 min
自我介紹的關鍵句 · 點 🔊 帶讀
Practice these together: you say it, the student repeats. Tap 🔊 to hear the pronunciation.
一起練習這些句子：你說，學生跟著重複。點 🔊 聽發音。
Nice to meet you.很高興認識你。Nice to meet you! I'm your tutor.
My name is… / You can call me…我的名字是…／你可以叫我…My name is Daniel. You can call me Dan.
I'm from…我來自…I'm from Changhua, Taiwan.
I'm ___ years old.我＿＿＿歲。I'm ten years old.
I like… / I love…我喜歡…／我很愛…I love basketball and drawing.
My favorite ___ is ___.我最喜歡的＿＿＿是＿＿＿。My favorite color is blue.
I have ___ brothers and sisters.我有＿＿＿個兄弟姊妹。I have one brother and one sister.
Can you say that again, please?可以請你再說一次嗎？Teach this one — it lets the student ask for help politely.
How do you say ___ in English?＿＿＿的英文怎麼說？How do you say 謝謝 in English? — "Thank you!"
Tip: Teaching "Can you say that again?" early gives shy students a safe way to keep going instead of freezing. Praise them when they use it.
小提醒：早一點教「Can you say that again?」，能給害羞的學生一個安全的方式繼續下去，而不是卡住不動。他用到的時候要稱讚他。
4 · All about you — student's turn 12–15 min
關於你 · 換學生說
Now the student introduces themselves, using the same frames. Start with the easy questions; move up only if they're comfortable.
現在換學生用同樣的句型自我介紹。從簡單的問題開始，學生覺得自在時再往上加。
BEGINNER 初級
What's your name? How old are you?你叫什麼名字？你幾歲？
Where are you from?你來自哪裡？
Do you like school? What's your favorite subject?你喜歡學校嗎？你最喜歡的科目是什麼？
INTERMEDIATE 中級
Tell me about your family.跟我說說你的家庭。
What do you usually do after school?你放學後通常做什麼？
What are you good at?你擅長什麼？
ADVANCED 進階
What's a normal day like for you?你平常的一天是什麼樣子？
What's something you're proud of?有什麼事是你引以為傲的？
If you could change one thing about your week, what would it be?如果可以改變你這一週的一件事，你會改什麼？
Tip: This is where you quietly gauge their level (see Tutor notes). Don't rush — give them time to build full sentences, and gently feed a word if they're stuck.
小提醒：這裡就是你默默判斷學生程度的地方（見老師筆記）。別急——給他時間組出完整句子，卡住時溫和地餵一個字。
5 · Let's talk — favorites & free time 10–12 min
換你說 · 喜好與空閒時間
Keep the conversation going around things they enjoy — it's the easiest way to get a student talking.
圍繞著學生喜歡的事情持續對話——這是讓學生開口最容易的方法。
BEGINNER 初級
What's your favorite food? Color? Animal?你最喜歡的食物是什麼？顏色呢？動物呢？
Do you like music? What kind?你喜歡音樂嗎？哪一種？
INTERMEDIATE 中級
What do you like to do on weekends?你週末喜歡做什麼？
What's a movie or show you love? Why do you like it?有沒有你很愛的電影或影集？你為什麼喜歡它？
ADVANCED 進階
If you had a totally free day, what would you do?如果你有完全自由的一天，你會做什麼？
Is there a hobby you'd love to try? What stops you?有沒有一個你很想嘗試的興趣？是什麼讓你卻步？
Tip: Every time they answer, follow up with "Why?" or "Tell me more." That one extra question is where the real speaking practice happens.
小提醒：每次學生回答後，都接著問「為什麼？」或「再多說一點。」真正的口說練習，就發生在這多問的一句裡。
6 · Activity — find 3 things in common 8–10 min
活動 · 找出三個共同點
A fun game to build rapport. The goal: discover three things you and your student both like or both do.
一個建立默契的有趣遊戲。目標：找出你和學生三個都喜歡或都會做的事。
Take turns asking: "Do you like ___?" or "Do you ___?"輪流問：「Do you like ___?」或「Do you ___?」
When you both say "yes," that's one thing in common!當你們兩個都說「yes」，那就是一個共同點！
Keep going until you've found three.繼續下去，直到找出三個為止。
You: "Do you like pizza?" — Student: "Yes!" — You: "Me too! That's one!" 🍕
End with: "We both like ___, ___, and ___. We have a lot in common!"
Tip: Let the student ask you questions too — practicing question forms ("Do you…?") is great speaking practice, and it makes the lesson feel like a real conversation, not a test.
小提醒：也讓學生問你問題——練習問句句型（「Do you…?」）是很好的口說練習，也讓這堂課像真正的對話，而不是考試。
7 · Wrap-up — end on a high note 5 min
收尾 · 在高點結束
Ask the student to tell you 2–3 things they remember about you (a gentle, low-pressure review).請學生告訴你關於你他記得的 2～3 件事（一個溫和、低壓力的複習）。
Give honest, specific praise: "You spoke in full sentences today — great job!"給予真誠、具體的稱讚：「你今天用完整的句子說話——做得很棒！」
Let them choose what's next: "What would you like to talk about next time — food, travel, or your hometown?" When students pick the topic, they show up excited.讓學生選下次的主題：「下次你想聊什麼——食物、旅行，還是你的家鄉？」學生自己選主題時，他會帶著期待出現。
Say a warm goodbye and confirm your next session.溫暖地道別，並確認下一次的上課時間。
Tip: The last 30 seconds are what they'll remember. Smile, use their name, and tell them you're looking forward to next time.
小提醒：最後 30 秒是學生會記住的。微笑、叫出他的名字，並告訴他你很期待下一次。
🧭 Tutor notes — reading your student's level
老師筆記 · 判讀學生的程度
Use this first session to figure out their level, so you can plan the next one. Jot down what you notice:
用這第一堂課判斷學生的程度，好規劃下一堂。把你注意到的記下來：
BEGINNER LOOKS LIKE… 初級
Short answers, single words; needs lots of repetition and help.回答很短、單字為主；需要大量重複和協助。
Next time: more vocabulary, simple yes/no and this-or-that questions, plenty of modeling.下次：更多單字、簡單的 yes/no 與二選一問句、大量示範。
INTERMEDIATE LOOKS LIKE… 中級
Full sentences with some hesitation; can answer "why."能講完整句子，偶有遲疑；能回答「為什麼」。
Next time: short readings, opinion questions, simple role-plays.下次：短篇閱讀、意見類問題、簡單的角色扮演。
ADVANCED LOOKS LIKE… 進階
Speaks freely, asks you questions back, handles abstract topics.能自在地說、會反問你問題、能處理抽象的主題。
Next time: discussions, current events, longer conversations and debates.下次：討論、時事、更長的對話與辯論。
Most important: write down their name, interests, and 1–2 topics they enjoyed — and bring those back next time. Nothing builds rapport like a tutor who remembers.
最重要：記下學生的名字、興趣，以及他喜歡的 1～2 個主題——下次再把這些提起來。沒有什麼比「會記得的老師」更能建立默契。