I'm an experienced English trainer, currently working full-time in company & university and by viso with business professionals. I have been working as an English trainer (in Montpellier, South of France) with nearly 14 years of experience in this area.

My protocol/ process at the start of the process is a simple 3 step approach for the trainee/student to establish their needs and objectives First meeting Usually 1h / 1h30 Step 1, Ice breaker - introductions, "Where are you from?" .... interests, hobbies, etc Step 2, A, Are you a student? What are you studying? / B, For adults; What is/was your job? What is your profession? Step 3, (the most important step) What are your needs in English? What are your objectives? TOEIC exam preparation, business English, doing presentations, negotiating, meetings, business expressions, honing grammar structures, conversation practice for foreign trainees etc ... classic English learning Establish the trainees' level at the beginning of the process with a view of targeted level expectations to be obtained EG; A1, A2, B1,B2,C1, C2 "My level is B1. I'd like to reach B2/C1 after 25 hours of training" .... (for example) Saving vocabulary PDF at the end of each session for trainees. Sent by e-mail to trainee after each viso meeting. No lost vocabulary Planning slots / organisation of training schedule Motivation, encouragement, empathy, and understanding for each trainee's needs. Establishing methodology and tools to be used. Deepl application, Breaking news English for comprehension and building understanding followed by exercises and recycling of syntax & discussion of the subject studied. Globalexam.com for TOEIC / Brights certification. Grammar supports, expression lists, irregular lists, exercises for homework provided. LinguaHouse.com Correction of homework when requested by trainees with follow-up All of this done with good humour and understanding thanks to 14 years in this domain :)