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Introduction
Hello and welcome! As someone who has studied ten languages as varied as Spanish and Japanese, German and American Sign Language, I know what it's like to tackle a second or third language. Having taught ESL to adults for ten years in the classroom, I have discovered that I have unlimited patience and compassion as well as a gift for analyzing difficult grammar points and explaining them in various ways with lots and lots of contextual examples until every student catches on and demonstrates emerging ability to use that language structure well. With ten years of experience teaching immigrants over the age of 55 and ESL literacy to recently arrived refugees in Canada, I am comfortable helping with any level learner--from beginner to intermediate and advanced. My students tell me I am warm and approachable.
Hello and welcome! As someone who has studied ten languages as varied as Spanish and Japanese, German and American Sign Language, I know what it's like to tackle a second or third language. Having taught ESL to adults for ten years in the classroom, I have discovered that I have unlimited patience and compassion as well as a gift for analyzing difficult grammar points and explaining them in various ways with lots and lots of contextual examples until every student catches on and demonstrates emerging ability to use that language structure well. With ten years of experience teaching immigrants over the age of 55 and ESL literacy to recently arrived refugees in Canada, I am comfortable helping with any level learner--from beginner to intermediate and advanced. My students tell me I am warm and approachable.
Pronunciation
My first ESL teaching position was that of pronunciation teacher. I am comfortable with the International Phonetic Alphabet, so we can utilize it if you find it helpful. In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with having an accent so long as you are easily understood by others. If you do have pronunciation problems making it hard for others to understand you at times, I can definitely help you pinpoint key areas where small changes will make a world of difference.
My first ESL teaching position was that of pronunciation teacher. I am comfortable with the International Phonetic Alphabet, so we can utilize it if you find it helpful. In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with having an accent so long as you are easily understood by others. If you do have pronunciation problems making it hard for others to understand you at times, I can definitely help you pinpoint key areas where small changes will make a world of difference.
Grammar
I love teaching grammar! It's one of my favourite areas of English to explore. If your are struggling to understand a grammar point, and your English teacher has not been able to explain things to your satisfaction, give me a shot at it! I love using multiple examples, illustrations, comparisons with your first language, and sometimes even reflecting on occurrences of the structure in a corpus so that you come to own that grammar point. As you explore and try to use this structure to communicate, I will provide feedback that allows you to pinpoint when it would be appropriate and when it would not be natural to use it. This exploration can be a lot of fun! The weirder our examples, the easier it will be for you to remember.
I love teaching grammar! It's one of my favourite areas of English to explore. If your are struggling to understand a grammar point, and your English teacher has not been able to explain things to your satisfaction, give me a shot at it! I love using multiple examples, illustrations, comparisons with your first language, and sometimes even reflecting on occurrences of the structure in a corpus so that you come to own that grammar point. As you explore and try to use this structure to communicate, I will provide feedback that allows you to pinpoint when it would be appropriate and when it would not be natural to use it. This exploration can be a lot of fun! The weirder our examples, the easier it will be for you to remember.
Conversation
If all you want is a conversation partner, I am eager to help. That being said, I am probably not the best resource if you want to learn the latest slang and street talk being used among people under the age of 35. I can, however, help you with some basic conversational habits common to all registers and age groups.
If all you want is a conversation partner, I am eager to help. That being said, I am probably not the best resource if you want to learn the latest slang and street talk being used among people under the age of 35. I can, however, help you with some basic conversational habits common to all registers and age groups.
Academic English
If you need help writing and revising papers for academic courses, I am happy to proofread your work and / or identify areas in need of strengthening. I can also teach you a method of determining how to write graduate-level papers so that your English is in the same voice and style as your native-speaker colleagues.
If you need help writing and revising papers for academic courses, I am happy to proofread your work and / or identify areas in need of strengthening. I can also teach you a method of determining how to write graduate-level papers so that your English is in the same voice and style as your native-speaker colleagues.
Book a Session
Book a free first tutoring session with me. I think you will find that I will do whatever it takes to make you feel satisfied that you are spending your time wisely with me as your English tutor. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
TutorOcean
Wyzant (coming soon)
Book a free first tutoring session with me. I think you will find that I will do whatever it takes to make you feel satisfied that you are spending your time wisely with me as your English tutor. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
TutorOcean
Wyzant (coming soon)
