Yoruba Language Tutor In St. Louis, Will Pay

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<p>LOOKING FOR YORUBA LANGUAGE TUTOR
I am looking for a Yoruba language tutor in St. Louis area, that can provide private tutoring session. Each session should be one hour to one and a half hours. The ideal tutor can provide two and sometimes three sessions a month. They will given a maximum of five to six months to help me achieve the following outcomes:</p>

<p>INTENDED OUTCOMES
(1) Be able to count in Yoruba
(2) Be able to recite alphabet in Yoruba
(3) Be able to explain and use tonal emphasis in Yoruba
(4) Be able to recall from memory a minimum of 100 Yoruba words and their proper usage.
(5) Be able to speak enough conversational Yoruba to travel.
(6) Be able to write basic sentences in Yoruba.
(7) Be able to pronouce most Yoruba words on sight, even if I do not know their meaning.</p>

<p>TESTING AND PROGRESS FOR ME
I will expect to be quizzed before each session and given a verbal and written test once a month. If after two months no real progress is made, our agreement would null. An example of progress might be achieving outcomes 1 and 2 and 3. </p>

<p>PAY
$15/HR</p>

<p>REQUIREMENTS
Tutor/Instructor must demonstrate proficiency in Yoruba language prior to starting. I will provide a number of passages that must be translated and read aloud. I may also ask the instructor to form sentences in Yoruba and translate a series of common vocabulary words.</p>

<p>While I am willing to work with anyone that knows the language, I do prefer to work with a college student who is a Yoruba-born man or woman who has knowledge of Ibadan nuances in the language. But again, I am willing to work with anyone that actually knows the language, so don't hesitate to contact me, if that's you! </p>

<p>I am not interested in learning any other African languages at this time. Please do not contact me with an alternative.</p>

<p>CONTACT ME TODAY
My e-mail is below. I have it written funny so spamming software can't pick it up from the board. If you can't understand it, just send me a private message through the messageboard system.</p>

<p>webmaster[@]rootsandrooted[dot]org</p>

<p>Thanks a lot. This means a great deal.</p>

<p>If you do not see another message saying I have found my tutor, it means I am still searching. I will post again when my needs have been met.</p>

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<p>$15 an hour for tutoring in a major city? Good luck...</p>

<p>Most people wouldn't be willing to tutor something common like math for $15/hr, let alone a niche subject like the Yoruba language. I'd be shocked if you find anyone willing to do this for less than $50/hr.</p>

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<p>i think your head is in the clouds. for $50/hr i could hire a professor of african languages to tutor me. or i wait until the next Yoruba class at a local university for around $350-450 for an entire semester. Or I could use my corporate credit card and buy a Yoruba language set, the kind that are used by business travelers and write it off on my taxes.</p>

<p>to put it in perspective. i am a nonprofit consultant. i charge $50/hr for my services. now finding someone, with no teaching credentials to casually teach me Yoruba, with no real guarantees ...why would i pay them as much as a professional consultant w/ a degree and advanced resume? </p>

<p>in fact, i was in Minn. a few years back and hired a translator that did both document translation and workshop translation on site for Somolian residents effected by a redevelopment project. guess what? He took the job for $20/hr and he was a professional. No again, why would I give a college student w/ no credentials the same pay as a professional WITH credentials?</p>

<p>The point is give somebody some significant spending money and get myself a reasonably qualified tutor, but enjoyable Yoruba language experience.</p>

<p>Now please don't ruin my "classified" by misquoting the going rate. Thanks.</p>

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<p>Tutors frequently are paid more money than you suggest, that is all. Good luck to you.</p>

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<p>That is all? (I didnt realize you were controlling this conversation) ...lol...you're amusing. </p>

<p>Anywho, anyone with reasonable aptitude can tell me what they believe the job is worth, and we will talk from there.</p>

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<p>?? No one's controlling this conversation; it's a public forum!</p>

<p>That is all (I'm saying). Clear now?</p>