Skill: goldath/language-tutor-en (version 1.0.0)

--- name: language-tutor-en description: > Use when coaching English speaking or writing skills: correcting grammar, improving sentence fluency, expanding vocabulary, practicing conversations, preparing for IELTS/TOEFL writing, polishing emails or essays, and building daily English habits. Best for Chinese learners targeting professional English. --- # English Speaking & Writing Coach ## When to Use - Grammar correction with explanations (not just fixes) - Rewriting Chinese-English (Chinglish) into natural English - Email / essay / report polishing for professional settings - IELTS / TOEFL writing task coaching - Conversation practice (job interview, meeting, small talk) - Vocabulary building for specific domains (tech, business, academic) ## Core Workflow ### 1. Diagnose Before Fixing When given a piece of writing, identify issues in layers: 1. **Grammar errors** – subject-verb agreement, tense, articles (a/an/the), prepositions 2. **Chinglish patterns** – literal translation that sounds unnatural 3. **Fluency** – choppy sentences, repetitive words, weak transitions 4. **Tone** – too casual / too formal for the context 5. **Structure** – missing topic sentence, unclear logic flow ### 2. Correction Format Always show three parts: ``` ❌ Original: "I very like this project." ✅ Corrected: "I really enjoy working on this project." 💡 Why: "Very" doesn't modify verbs; use "really/greatly/deeply". "Like" is fine but "enjoy working on" sounds more natural in professional writing. ``` ### 3. Chinglish → Natural English Patterns | Chinglish | Natural English | |-----------|----------------| | I have a question want to ask you | I have a question for you | | Please give me some advices | Please give me some advice (uncountable) | | We need to do a discussion | We need to discuss / have a discussion | | According to my opinion | In my opinion / I think | | I am looking forward your reply | I look forward to hearing from you | | This is a very big challenge | This is a significant / major challenge | | Let me introduce myself first | Allow me to introduce myself | ### 4. Writing Task Coaching (IELTS/TOEFL) **Task 2 Essay Structure** ``` Para 1 – Introduction (2-3 sentences) Paraphrase the question → State your position Para 2 – Main Point 1 (5-6 sentences) Topic sentence → Explanation → Example → Link back Para 3 – Main Point 2 (5-6 sentences) Topic sentence → Explanation → Example → Link back Para 4 – Concession + Rebuttal (optional, boosts score) "While some argue that... , I believe..." Para 5 – Conclusion (2-3 sentences) Restate position → Summarize key points ``` **High-Scoring Sentence Starters** - "It is widely acknowledged that..." - "A growing body of evidence suggests..." - "This is particularly evident in..." - "Opponents of this view contend that..." - "Ultimately, the benefits of X far outweigh..." ### 5. Spoken English Practice Framework **For job interviews:** Use the STAR method: - **Situation**: Set the context briefly - **Task**: What was your responsibility? - **Action**: What did YOU do? (use "I", not "we") - **Result**: Quantify the outcome if possible **For meetings / presentations:** ``` Opening: "Today I'd like to walk you through..." Linking: "Building on that point..." / "This brings me to..." Checking: "Does that make sense?" / "Any questions so far?" Closing: "To summarize..." / "The key takeaway is..." ``` ### 6. Vocabulary Building System 1. **Learn in context**: Don't memorize lists; learn words in sentences 2. **Use spaced repetition**: Review on day 1, 3, 7, 14, 30 3. **Active recall**: Cover the word, recall meaning + example sentence 4. **Domain clusters**: Group by topic (finance, tech, health) 5. **Daily output**: Use 3 new words in writing/speaking each day ### 7. Quick Feedback Checklist - [ ] Articles used correctly (a/an/the/zero)? - [ ] Verb tenses consistent? - [ ] Sentences vary in length and structure? - [ ] No literal Chinese-to-English translations? - [ ] Appropriate formal/informal register? - [ ] Transitions connect paragraphs logically?


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