Terry S.

Business, hobbies, current events, any topic that interests the student. One of my more unusual assignments was teaching English to the managers of the Japan Patent Office using the Japan Patent Office manuals as the teaching text.

Any business topic is fine. I have experience teaching Business English to professionals, including CEOs and executives in Japan, helping them improve their communication skills for global business settings. My lessons focus on practical skills such as presentations, business etiquette, professional writing, and industry-specific vocabulary. By tailoring lessons to individual needs, I ensure students gain confidence and excel in their roles.

I studied at the University of Pennsylvania for 2 years and I have interacted with Americans for more than 30 years so I am fluent in the differences between Canadian and American English. I have a deep understanding of American English, including its nuances, pronunciation, and cultural context. I have taught American English to students from diverse backgrounds, focusing on conversational skills, idiomatic expressions, and accent refinement to help them communicate naturally and confidently in professional and everyday settings.

I have 12 years experience in the airline industry so I have a lot of travel experience to draw upon. I have experience teaching English for traveling, helping students build the language skills needed to navigate new countries with confidence. My lessons focus on practical vocabulary and common phrases for situations like ordering food, asking for directions, checking into hotels, and engaging in basic conversations with locals. I use real-life scenarios, role-playing, and practical examples to ensure students feel prepared and comfortable during their travels.

I have 30 years of experience on job interviews so this is an area that I know well. I specialize in helping learners prepare for English job interviews by practicing common questions, improving fluency, and refining responses using strategies like the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) framework. Through mock interviews and personalized feedback, I ensure students feel confident and ready to succeed.

I scored in the 98th percentile on the GMAT the first time I wrote it including a perfect 6/6 on the Analytical Writing Assessment so this is an area that I know well.

I received 2 writing awards including a $10,000 Wharton MBA Research Fellowship (1 of 2) for researching, analyzing and writing about technology innovation in Japan’s mobile internet industry, published at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F7vemEqzt03JCwnpFjJmu_F1qTRD1Uzp/view?usp=sharing. My writing skills also earned me admission to the number one ranked MBA program in the world, The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. I learned exactly what it takes to write effective university admissions essays.

I am Canadian and a native speaker of English.

I have more than 30 years of work experience in airlines, telecommunications, technology and consulting industries. I have extensive experience teaching Business English to professionals, including CEOs and executives, focusing on skills needed for success at work. My lessons cover areas such as writing professional emails, delivering presentations, negotiating, and using industry-specific vocabulary. By tailoring lessons to individual roles and goals, I help students communicate confidently and effectively in their professional environments.