Life after 2011 PSLE
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Verysuperkiasu:
My ds' classes currently are on Mon/Wed/Fri, 8pm. Chose this time slot to accomodate cca timing. Will see how when school time-table + CCA is in full speed, and change if necc. Mine is taking Express Chinese and not HMT. Yes, very committed teachers in China and very responsive admin team here in Spore. My ds from borderline to A at psle. I am very impressed.
Yes, Ds is still with Trainwow for sec 1. They are quite advance, preparing them since the holidays in Dec. Which day is his tuition this year? ds days are Tuesdays, Wed, Fri (used to be 7 to 8pm) but now 6 to 7pm. Due to school activities, changed many times already. They are quite flexible and understanding, that's what I like. Teachers are very committed too. One time, during thunderstorm in China, their internet affected, the teacher actually brought her laptop travel to another distant area so that tuition will not be disrupted (it was nearing psle last year).Bbee:
Hi vsk, your child still with the online (skype) tuition?
My ds started it last Feb while in P6. The teaching style suits him and he loved the classes. We are now continuing through in Sec 1.
Wonder if they were 'classmates' last year, haha? -
Verysuperkiasu:
I am using broadband. No probs most of the time.
sorry, what's adsl? I'm not computer savvy. :oops:ngbrdad:
For trainwow since it's using skype need ADSL right ? Those using cable modem or fibreoptic network can use right ?
I suppose any internet can. But I heard those with dial up tend to have more disruptions. If yours is broadband, then it should be quite smooth.
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Bbee:
My ds used to be in Express Chinese too. Then some miscommunication in ds' school admin, end up saying that ds' class is pure HMT class. If he wants to do express Chinese, then have to switch class - my ds refuses to change, said that he's used to his current friends and don't want to go thru the hassle of making new friends all over again. Sigh.....ds has never taken HMT in Primary school. Hopefully he can cope lor. But Traiwow is very efficient I must say - straightaway on that day I called regarding the switch, that evening's tuition was based on HMT materials - tutor has it all ready. I'm quite impressed. Good job for your ds! From borderline to A is quite an achievement!!!
My ds' classes currently are on Mon/Wed/Fri, 8pm. Chose this time slot to accomodate cca timing. Will see how when school time-table + CCA is in full speed, and change if necc. Mine is taking Express Chinese and not HMT. Yes, very committed teachers in China and very responsive admin team here in Spore. My ds from borderline to A at psle. I am very impressed. -
Verysuperkiasu:
How do you make friends with the other students in the online class?
My ds used to be in Express Chinese too. Then some miscommunication in ds' school admin, end up saying that ds' class is pure HMT class. If he wants to do express Chinese, then have to switch class - my ds refuses to change, said that he's used to his current friends and don't want to go thru the hassle of making new friends all over again. Sigh.....ds has never taken HMT in Primary school. Hopefully he can cope lor. But Traiwow is very efficient I must say - straightaway on that day I called regarding the switch, that evening's tuition was based on HMT materials - tutor has it all ready. I'm quite impressed. Good job for your ds! From borderline to A is quite an achievement!!!Bbee:
My ds' classes currently are on Mon/Wed/Fri, 8pm. Chose this time slot to accomodate cca timing. Will see how when school time-table + CCA is in full speed, and change if necc. Mine is taking Express Chinese and not HMT. Yes, very committed teachers in China and very responsive admin team here in Spore. My ds from borderline to A at psle. I am very impressed. -
jtoh:
From what I know, they can have discussions with each other and the teacher. But they don't really talk to each other personally. Only one time, the other student message my ds on skype to ask something. Ds replied using message. But I told him to restrict himself doing that because it might distract him from the lesson being conducted. Some lessons, I notice it's just my ds and the teacher - no other student.
How do you make friends with the other students in the online class? -
Verysuperkiasu:
Thanks.
From what I know, they can have discussions with each other and the teacher. But they don't really talk to each other personally. Only one time, the other student message my ds on skype to ask something. Ds replied using message. But I told him to restrict himself doing that because it might distract him from the lesson being conducted. Some lessons, I notice it's just my ds and the teacher - no other student.jtoh:
How do you make friends with the other students in the online class? -
Verysuperkiasu:
Indeed! I guess the teaching style suits him and hence equates to more effective learning. He was able to read most words in the passages compared to previously. Besides better word recognition, he was also able to rattle off chinese idioms, and uses them appropriately. Though not many compo were done, he was able to write better. So all in all, I thought the teacher must have done excellent work with him. Kudos to the Trainwow teachers! :rahrah:
My ds used to be in Express Chinese too. Then some miscommunication in ds' school admin, end up saying that ds' class is pure HMT class. If he wants to do express Chinese, then have to switch class - my ds refuses to change, said that he's used to his current friends and don't want to go thru the hassle of making new friends all over again. Sigh.....ds has never taken HMT in Primary school. Hopefully he can cope lor. But Traiwow is very efficient I must say - straightaway on that day I called regarding the switch, that evening's tuition was based on HMT materials - tutor has it all ready. I'm quite impressed. Good job for your ds! From borderline to A is quite an achievement!!!Bbee:
My ds' classes currently are on Mon/Wed/Fri, 8pm. Chose this time slot to accomodate cca timing. Will see how when school time-table + CCA is in full speed, and change if necc. Mine is taking Express Chinese and not HMT. Yes, very committed teachers in China and very responsive admin team here in Spore. My ds from borderline to A at psle. I am very impressed. -
Bbee:
Yes, kudos also to the admin team of Trainwow - very good line of communication!
Indeed! I guess the teaching style suits him and hence equates to more effective learning. He was able to read most words in the passages compared to previously. Besides better word recognition, he was also able to rattle off chinese idioms, and uses them appropriately. Though not many compo were done, he was able to write better. So all in all, I thought the teacher must have done excellent work with him. Kudos to the Trainwow teachers! :rahrah:
:boogie: :rahrah:
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Never heard of trainwow before this. Are they very popular? Has anyone tried them for Upper Secondary HCL before?
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jtoh:
Never heard of trainwow before this. Are they very popular? Has anyone tried them for Upper Secondary HCL before?
My eldest son is only sec 1. So can't comment on Upper Sec HCL though. But u may want to try out the free trial lesson?
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