In this 30-minute session, we will assess your current level, discuss your goals (General English vs. Professional Rhetoric), and outline a personalized learning plan.

With 17 years of professional teaching experience and a Cambridge CELTA, I offer a highly structured yet adaptable approach to General English. Whether you need to build a strong foundation from A1 or refine your fluency at C1, my goal is to maximize your practical communication skills.

What to expect in our lessons:
- Structured CEFR Progression: We don't just chat randomly. I use a structured, level-appropriate framework to ensure you systematically improve your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
- Emergent Language Focus: While we follow a plan, I heavily emphasize "emergent language"—meaning I identify and correct your specific mistakes 'as they happen' in real-time conversation, giving you instant, personalized feedback.
- AI-Powered Personalization: I use AI tools to generate customized practice exercises and materials based on your exact interests, making homework and repetition actually engaging. 
- Dynamic Topics: Learning should be fun. We will use topics you actually care about—whether that's travel, history, tech, video games, or daily life—to drive our conversations and vocabulary building.

My Teaching Style:
My background in the military means I bring discipline and clear organization to our lessons, but my years in the classroom mean I do it with patience and a sense of humor. You will always know WHAT we are doing, WHY we are doing it, and HOW it helps you progress.

Who this is for:
- Students who want a clear, structured path from A1 to C1.
- Learners who want to improve conversational fluency without losing grammatical accuracy.
- Anyone who wants a patient, experienced guide to help them break through plateaus.

Book a trial lesson today, and let’s map out your next steps in English!

General English: Structured Progress & Dynamic Conversation (A1-C1)

Designed for diplomats, lawyers, journalists, and executives who need to communicate with precision and influence. This premium coaching goes beyond standard fluency. I combine my background in political science with advanced AI analysis to help you master persuasion, argumentation, and professional rhetoric.

What to expect in our lessons:
- AI-Assisted Analysis: We don’t just look at what you say; we analyze HOW you say it. I use AI tools to provide deep, structural feedback on your speeches, emails, or debate prep—identifying rhetorical strategies, power dynamics, and hidden biases.
- Rhetorical Mastery: Break down the mechanics of influence. Learn to deploy Ethos, Pathos, and Logos effectively, frame arguments strategically, and dismantle logical fallacies in your professional communications.
- Pragmatic Precision: Master the nuances of tone and indirectness. Learn how language establishes authority, builds solidarity, or navigates high-stakes scenarios like negotiations and diplomatic exchanges.

My Teaching Style:
My background as an airborne rifleman in the Canadian Forces brings a disciplined, mission-focused approach to our coaching. Combined with my BA in Political Science and 17 years of CELTA-certified teaching, I provide rigorous, objective, and highly actionable feedback. We don’t just practice English; we engineer it for maximum impact.

Who this is for:
C1/C2 professionals navigating complex negotiations, delivering persuasive presentations, or drafting critical reports in international relations, law, media, or corporate leadership.

Book a trial lesson today, and let’s engineer your professional communication for maximum influence.

AI-Enhanced Critical Discourse (C1/C2)

travel

history

tech

gaming

sports

Teaching ESP and consulting on presentation skills on request from personal contacts from previous employment.

In-house ESL/ESP instructor for groups and individuals at an IT company.
Taught sales reps, engineers, designers, etc.
Gave general English lessons based on CEFR levels as well as individually tailored lessons to train specific language areas.

Conducted group training in the use of English for Academic Purposes.
Provided one-on-one communication coaching during office hours.
Administered examination and tracked student progress.

Designed and taught a course to prepare students for university essay writing. 
Taught mixed-level ESL to K12 students.
Taught IELTS preparation to senior high-school students.

One-on-one English language tutoring for young learners.

Conducted one-on-one ESL lessons based on CEFR levels, B1 to C1.

Taught ESL to young learners based on CEFR levels.
Taught ESL to adults based on CEFR levels.
Conducted individual and group IELTS preparation lessons.

Taught group business English courses based on CEFR levels, B1 to C1.

Taught general English to groups based on CEFR levels, B1 to C1.
Taught business English to groups based on CEFR levels, B1 to B2.

Taught adult general English, as well as grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation focused lessons to groups.

Taught various levels of group general English lessons for adults.