I usually watch the video first, because if I cannot understand their accent, then I might burden the teacher by asking them to repeat what they say at a slower rate. Experience is also good, although I find it important to know who have they tutored. Sometimes I worry about whether my hesitant and insecure personality can mesh well with another person's teaching skills. I am nervous, and I often find myself relaxing when instructors can smile. I realize that how shy I am leads me to hesitate when I consider asking for clarification. 

Thank you for reading. c:

I used to be extremely brash and loud about my ideas, and now I accept that I cannot change an other person's mind if I speak in a way that would offend them. 

I agree with watching American movies, but please remember that sometimes things they say in movies are not what Americans say in their daily lives. 

c:

That tea sounds amazing… it sounds like it is delicious. I have not tasted that tea yet. Is the tea good?