Language consultation
Learning a language should be fun. Grammar contextualized through the Communicative Method is an excellent approach to language acquisition. Real life exchanges are based on an intuitive, student-centered structure. Courses are designed specifically to your needs, always starting with a FREE 30 minute consultation and level check. You might choose traditional course work with intense grammar, need to create a business presentation for Monday’s meeting, or we can spend the day shopping for a dinner party in order to take your social skills to the next level. Simply tell me the areas you wish to focus on and a personalized program will be curated for you.
My 18 years of teaching English has taught me that you cannot be good at transferring language unless you are ridiculously passionate about the learning process. I have taught students from all over the world including children whose parents are relocating, teens struggling before a test, as well as high-level executives. I can accommodate absolute beginners through to the highly advanced, including Business English.
My qualifications:
- B.A. in English (M.A. in Communications)
- TEFL Certification (American and British English)
- Taught internationally at various schools, including the Berlitz Language School and the Charlemagne Linguistic Academy (ALC)
- International teaching experience: Nepal, Japan, Denmark, Canada, and Australia
- Native speaker from Canada
Test preparation: TOEFL (reading, writing, listening and speaking)
Some books I recommend:
- Grammar in Use, Various authors – all levels, Cambridge University Press BUY INTERMEDIATE HERE: English Grammar in Use with Answers and CD-ROM: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book for Intermediate Learners of English
or BUY BASIC LEVEL: Essential Grammar in Use with Answers: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book for Elementary Students of English
- Practical English Usage, Michael Swan, Oxford BUY HERE: Practical English Usage
- Eats, Shoots and Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation, Lynne Truss, Gotham Books BUY on Amazon: Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation
Confidence is a big part of feeling comfortable with a language. Having support while you polish and practice takes a load of pressure off.
- Choose the time and day that fit with your schedule
- Create a group or have individual lessons
Classes and free consultations can be done online or in person.
Contact me for more details on how to get started!
