Lessons
We offer private, one-on-one, English lessons online for non-native English-speakers.
To learn what platform we use, how to book a lesson, as well as the specific lessons that we provide, including the ability to book them, continue reading below.
Platform
All lessons take place online using our virtual classroom from BigBlueButton.
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How To Book Lessons
Please watch the following video to learn how to book a lesson in our teaching calendar.
Book A Lesson
Consultation
30 minutes: $15.00 CAD
WHO WE TEACH:
B1
B2
C1
We are currently accepting adult students (aged 18+) with an intermediate to advanced English level.
DESCRIPTION:
Before booking a lesson with Josh for the first time, a potential student must schedule a
Consultation.
A Consultation is a one-time 30-minute meeting during which Josh will introduce himself, ask the student questions related to their English language experience, as well as explain to them his teaching methodology according to their language learning needs.
Consultations are obligatory for first-time students. If a student has already had a lesson with Josh before, then they do not need to schedule a Consultation.
Informal Conversation
30 minutes: $15.00 CAD
45 minutes: $20.00 CAD
1 hour: $25.00 CAD
WHO WE TEACH:
B1
B2
C1
We are currently accepting adult students (aged 18+) with an intermediate to advanced English level.
DESCRIPTION:
Informal Conversation lessons focus on a variety of conversational topics, each of which aims at providing the student with the opportunity to discuss subjects that affect our daily lives (e.g. personal life, culture, current events, etc.).
These lessons help bring confidence and comfort to the student in situations where speaking spontaneously is required outside the classroom.
Areas that these lessons focus on may include, but are not limited to:
spontaneity in speaking
vocabulary building
grammar in conversational context
intercultural learning
listening comprehension
reading
pronunciation
Formal Conversation
1 hour: $50.00 CAD
We are currently accepting adult students (aged 18+) with an upper-intermediate (B2) to advanced (C1) English level.
DESCRIPTION:
Formal Conversation lessons focus on a variety of conversational topics, each of which aims at providing the student with the opportunity to discuss advanced subjects that are typically reserved for more formal settings (e.g. science, health and medicine, technology, politics, psychology, philosophy, academics, business, etc.). Such conversations are based on previously completed homework that is comprised of a combination of listening or reading and writing.
These lessons help bring confidence and comfort to the student in situations where a high degree of listening comprehension and knowledge acquisition is required (e.g. meetings, presentations, conferences, university lectures, government, etc.).
Areas that these lessons focus on may include, but are not limited to:
listening and reading comprehension
bilingual recall
conversational paraphrasing
description
vocabulary building
language formality
grammar in conversational context
intercultural learning
WHO WE TEACH:
B2
C1
Mock Interview
30 minutes: $15.00 CAD
45 minutes: $20.00 CAD
1 hour: $25.00 CAD
We are currently accepting adult students (aged 18+) with an intermediate (B2) to advanced (C1) English level who are looking to apply for a job where English is required.
DESCRIPTION:
Mock Interview lessons imitate the experience of attending a job interview with companies located in English-speaking countries, with particular attention given to Canada- and USA-based businesses.
These lessons help bring confidence and comfort to professionals’ speech in situations where formal application and interviewing is required.
Mock Interview lessons may focus on, but are not limited to, the following:
listening comprehension
spontaneity in speaking
Canadian and American cultural norms in professionalism
courtesy
language formality
description
vocabulary building
pronunciation
WHO WE TEACH:
B2
C1
CELPIP Speaking Exam Preparation
45 minutes: $35.00 CAD
1 hour: $40.00 CAD
WHO WE TEACH:
B2
C1
We are currently accepting adult students (aged 18+) with an intermediate to advanced English level who must pass the CELPIP exam for Canadian immigration purposes.
DESCRIPTION:
CELPIP Speaking Exam Preparation classes introduce and explore the speaking portion of the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) exam, which is required for select immigrants who are moving to or already living in Canada.
These classes offer an in-depth review of the official speaking exam, providing advice on task strategies and language learning study.
Together, Josh and the student simulate the exam experience by doing a variety of CELPIP practice exams for speaking, which we provide. After each exam task, Josh gives the student constructive feedback on their response and attributes them a score that is made according to the official CELPIP marking criteria.
IELTS Speaking Exam Preparation
45 minutes: $35.00 CAD
1 hour: $40.00 CAD
WHO WE TEACH:
B2
C1
We are currently accepting adult students (aged 18+) with an intermediate to advanced English level who must pass the IELTS exam for immigration purposes.
DESCRIPTION:
IELTS Speaking Exam Preparation classes introduce and explore the speaking portion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam, which is required for select immigrants who are moving to or already living in English-speaking countries.
These classes offer a review of the official speaking exam, providing advice on task strategies and language learning study.
Together, Josh and the student simulate the exam experience by covering a variety of IELTS speaking topics, which we provide. After each exam task, Josh gives the student constructive feedback on their response and attributes them a score that is made according to the official IELTS marking criteria.
General Writing
45 minutes: $40.00 CAD
1 hour: $45.00 CAD
Tool: Google Docs
We are currently accepting adult students (aged 18+) with an intermediate to advanced English level who are interested in improving their writing ability.
DESCRIPTION:
General Writing classes are collaborative environments where Josh teaches the student independence in writing through the live editing of previously assigned homework, relevant conversation and explanation for all corrections.
These classes aim to improve and deepen a student’s understanding of the English language in writing.
Areas of focus may include, but are not limited to:
grammar in writing
punctuation
vocabulary building
formality and courtesy
style
Genres of writing may include, but are not limited to:
general composition
professional email
Canadian résumé and cover letter
Keyhole essay
academic research paper
WHO WE TEACH:
B1
B2
C1
Creative Writing
45 minutes: $40.00 CAD
1 hour: $45.00 CAD
TOOL: Google Docs
We are currently accepting adult students (aged 18+) with an intermediate to advanced English level who are interested in exploring their creativity through writing.
DESCRIPTION:
Creative Writing classes are collaborative environments where Josh teaches the student independence in writing through the live editing of previously assigned homework, relevant conversation and explanation for all corrections.
These classes aim to improve and deepen a student’s understanding of the English language in creative writing.
Areas of focus may include, but are not limited to:
grammar in writing
punctuation
literary theory
vocabulary building
formality
style
dialogue
Genres of writing may include, but are not limited to:
short story
poetry
WHO WE TEACH:
B2
C1
Writing and Dictation
45 minutes: $40.00 CAD
1 hour: $45.00 CAD
TOOL: Google Docs
We are currently accepting adult students (aged 18+) with an intermediate to advanced English level who are interested in improving their writing and pronunciation skills.
DESCRIPTION:
Writing and Dictation classes are collaborative environments where Josh teaches the student independence in writing and speaking through the live transcription and editing of previously assigned homework that is read aloud by the student to Josh.
These classes aim to improve and deepen a student’s understanding of the English language in writing and pronunciation.
Areas of focus may include, but are not limited to:
pronunciation
rhythm and intonation
punctuation
grammar in writing
vocabulary building
formality and courtesy
style
Genres of writing may include, but are not limited to:
general composition
professional email
WHO WE TEACH:
B1
B2
C1
Reading with Music
45 minutes: $35.00 CAD
1 hour: $40.00 CAD
WHO WE TEACH:
B2
C1
We are currently accepting adult students (aged 18+) with an upper-intermediate to advanced English level who are interested in improving their reading ability through song lyrics.
DESCRIPTION:
Reading with Music classes aim to improve and deepen a student’s ability to comprehend what they read in the English language.
These classes use a student’s favourite English-language songs to focus on areas, such as:
reading
vocabulary building
grammar in writing
punctuation
literary theory
formality
summarizing