How to help my student get over his mental block to a compulsory second language?
Fellow tutors, I am really struggling to get through to one of my students. He is 13 year old and in grade 7 (South Africa). I have seen for about 6 sessions (about 9 hours total over the last two months) for Afrikaans as a first additional language subject.
I have tried incorporating his interests (mainly video games) by using relevant comprehension passages, gamifying activities, and giving him XPs for the progress he makes.
We have built a good rapport, he seems to like me, we make lots of jokes and stuff, he opens up to me quite a bit, and he engages pretty well in our sessions. But, based on what I have seen and on the conversations I've had with his parents, he still seems to dread the subject.
Does anyone have any tips for fostering a more positive attitude towards learning a second language? Any advice would be appreciated🙏