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writes: I'm tutoring this kid. He's 15, I'm 19. I met him through my therapist (also a patient). He told me he needed lessons and asked me if I'd be interested in doing so. Sure I was! Extra money that I don't have and experience, as I want to be a teacher.While I've had two lessons with him already, it's kind of hard... For one, I don't have that much experience teaching one-on-one to a stranger. I'm not very good at one-on-one encounters with strangers, especially if there isn't much in common. Two, he's very, extremely quiet! My therapist asked me how things were going, and I told him that it was good, but that he was too quiet. He told me that yes, this boy is very quiet and shy.How do I get him to open up? It's kind of difficult trying to teach someone who barely speaks. What can I do?
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reader, LazyGuy  +, writes (23 July 2008):
 Just be careful that your attempts to open him up aren't mis-interpreted Mrs Robinson.
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 July 2008): Your 19 and he's 15, well there is not much difference in age. How would you interact and communicate with your friends, how would you talk to a shy 19year old, well treat him the same way.
Before you start lessons, make him feel relaxed with some simple questions about his hobbies, interests, the weather, or what he did at the weekend. The review the past lesson and the start the rest of what you prepared. If you can't hear him, then tell him and ask him to speak up. You can't teach if you can't hear, so make sure you tell him how important it is for him to talk loud. Make sure you ask questions that need a sentance, stay away from things that make him answer yes and no. Try to build a comfortable relationship with him, throw in some jokes, and hopefully he start to relax and interact more.
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