Global View - Parent Teacher Conference  (C0339)

A:

Thank you for coming tonight Mrs. Webber. As a teacher, it’s great seeing the kid’s parents assist our parent-teacher conference night.

B:

Of course! I am very interested to know how my child is doing and also get some insight from you as to how he can improve.

A:

Well Allen is a great student. He is a hard worker and very well behaved, however he does struggle a bit with math.

B:

I guess he gets that from me, I never did well in math when I was a kid. What can I do at home to compliment what he is learning in the classroom.

A:

Well, it’s important that you sit with him and review his homework assignments and help him with math. I would also recommend he stay after school twice a week for tutoring sessions. It will really help a lot.

B:

Thanks a lot! I will definitely do that. Is there anything else?

A:

Um.. yes. Here is a notice from our financial department, seems your child’s tution is overdue.

B:

Oh yes, I....

Key Vocabulary

teacher

a person who teaches or instructs

conference

a formal meeting where many people talk about ideas

insight

an instance of apprehending the true nature of a thing

struggle

try very hard to do something that is difficult

compliment

an expression of praise

tutor

a person employed to instruct another in some branch or branches of learning, esp. a private instructor.

tution

the charge or fee for instruction

overdue

past due

Supplementary Vocabulary

repeat

to go through or undergo again

excel

to surpass others or be superior in some respect or area

bully

a person who intimidates smaller or weaker people.

fee

a sum paid or charged for a privilege

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