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What to Expect

Classes are conversation-based and are designed to encourage critical thinking in addition to improving English language skills. 

The topic for each lesson will be agreed upon at the end of the previous class.

An email is sent before each lesson containing useful resources and questions to facilitate an educational conversation. 

Homework will be assigned as requested. 

What Our Students Say

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Peter  l  High school History Teacher

"Mike is the best teacher I've ever had!

He is professional, committed, kind and fun."

What Programs We Have

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Reading & Writing

Reading & Writing Training via:

  • English Literature

  • Articles / Columns

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Specific Help for ESL Students

Essay Writing

Book Reports

Presentations / Speeches

School Applications

Interview Preparation

Pronunciation Training

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Listening & Speaking

Listening & Speaking Training via:

  • Topic-Driven Conversation

  • Debate Simulation

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English Test Preparation

IELTS

TOEFL

CELPIP

What Has Been Discussed in Actual Classes?
Check Out The List Below!

reading &
writing

English Literature

- Short Stories -

  • The Lottery,  Shirley Jackson

  • The Most Dangerous Game, Richard Connell

  • The Fun They Had,  Isaac Asimov

  • A Sound of Thunder,  Ray Bradbury

  • The Veldt,  Ray Bradbury

  • The Wish,  Roald Dahl

  • Premium Harmony,  Stephen King

  • The Monkey's Paw,  W.W. Jacobs

reading &
writing

English Literature

- Children's Books -

  • Charlotte's Web,  E.B. White

  • Stuart Little,  E.B. White

  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid,  Jeff Kinney

  • Owl at Home,  Arnold Lobel

  • Frog and Toad are Friends, Arnold Lobel

  • The Amazing Bone,  William Steig

Listening &
speaking

Topic-Driven Conversation

- Society & Culture -

  • Film & TV

  • Music

  • Sports

  • Holidays

  • Family Culture

  • Travel

  • Religion

  • Spirituality

  • Psychology

  • Healthcare

  • Real Estate

  • Social Media

  • Fashion

  • Politics

  • Cooking

Listening &
speaking

Topic-Driven Conversation

- Education -

  • CBI/CLIL in Language Teaching

  • Public vs. Private Education

  • International Trends in Education

  • Curriculum in Canada

  • School Electives

  • School Uniforms

  • Professional Learning Communities

  • High-stakes Testing

  • Academic Pressure

  • Integrated Learning

  • Social-Emotional Learning

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