Choose an online tutor who offers webcam and voice. Many tutors offer tutoring services by teaching students with an online whiteboard or in a chat room. However, being able to see and hear the tutor provides you with a richer experience and is crucial for learning how to pronounce English words. You will need a microphone and a webcam so the tutor can see and hear you.
Hire a native speaker. Make sure that English is your tutor's first language. This tutor will be able to teach you some of the colloquialisms in the language.
Ask for a tryout period with the tutor. Once you have chose a tutor with webcam and sound capabilities, have one or two practice lessons with the tutor. The tutor may offer you a discount rate, but you should be prepared to pay the full rate if necessary.
Assess the tutor's ability to explain information and concepts using pictures, written words and verbal interactions. Do you understand the lesson? Is the tutor's pace too fast or too slow for your ability level? Choose the tutor who is the best fit.
Keep talking. Don't be afraid to talk, ask questions and make mistakes during the lessons. The tutor's job is to listen to your English and help you perfect your speaking ability. You have to give him something to assess.
List your goals and check your progress. How many new words do you want to learn? Do you want to be able to introduce yourself in English and hold a short conversation? The best way to tell how much you are learning from your tutor is by tracking your goals.
Review what you have learned. One of the biggest challenges that language learners face is learning how to say words and phrases and then forgetting what has been learned. Practice your lessons during everyday situations and review on your own so that the information sticks and can be applied.