Kim S.

There are no quizzes in these conversational English classes. You can talk about your life, dreams, and goals—or your choice of topic from the many subjects listed here on the LearnZone site—with someone who can help you to correct your word usage and pronunciation without any judgement. This will help you speak more confidently in social settings while helping you to become a more fluent English speaker over time. (My expertise is working with B1, B2, and C1 English proficiency level students.)

Certified to tutor Business English (ESP) to professionals worldwide with a focus on sales and new business development in the advertising, marketing, publishing, and printing industries.

Certified to tutor ESL students in preparation for both the general and academic IELTS exams, equipping them with the skills needed to study or work in English-speaking countries like the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Canada.

As a Canadian, I obviously specialize in Canadian English. That said, through my experience as a worldwide book publisher, I am very familiar with how our spellings, pronunciation, and word usage differ from British English and American English. All are correct. We can have fun learning the differences together (e.g., Canadians tend to spell like the British but punctuate like the Americans).

Certified to tutor ESL students in preparation for the TOEFL Junior, Primary, ITP, iBT, and Essentials exams, equipping them with the skills needed to study in English-speaking countries like the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Canada.

Whether it's reviewing (and fully understanding) the English job description, updating your resume and cover letter to match it, preparing for interview questions, or practicing mock interview scenarios together, I can help you to prepare for your upcoming job interview during our class. Through my experienced contacts within Canada's recruitment industry, I can recommend valuable resources (e.g., books, checklists, job boards) that will help you in your search for employment. (My expertise is working with B1, B2, and C1 English proficiency level students.)

When you study English as a Second Language (ESL) from a native English speaker and certified TESOL tutor, you improve more than your English grammar, speaking, reading, and listening skills. You learn the common vernacular that we use in our everyday lives. The funny sayings and idioms you've heard that don't make sense suddenly become clearer, and you come to understand how and when they're most often used. This requires consistent practice over a period of weeks or months, depending on how often you work with your tutor. If you're committed to you, then I am committed to you. (My expertise is working with B1, B2, and C1 English proficiency level students.)

My writing classes are effective because I don't just show you how to write an email or essay for an English proficiency exam. By taking you back to the basics of sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar, I'll help you build a strong foundation that can also be used in your career. (My expertise is working with B1, B2, and C1 English proficiency level students.)

As a Canadian, I obviously specialize in Canadian English. That said, through my experience as a worldwide book publisher and author, I am very familiar with how our spellings, pronunciation, and word usage differ from British English and American English. All are correct. We can have fun learning the differences together (e.g., Canadians tend to spell like the British but punctuate like the Americans).

Certified to tutor ESL students in preparation for the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) exam, equipping them with the skills needed to study at English speaking colleges and universities across Canada.