1^st lesson free

Howard

Rate $34
Response 1h

$34/h

1^st lesson free

ESL
English speaking
English writing
Business English
Trinity

13 years of experience. Helping absolute beginners to university applicants. 117 students taught.

ESL
English speaking
English writing
Business English
Trinity

Lesson location

- At Howard's house: Halifax
- online
- at home or in a public place : will travel up to 20 km from Halifax

About Howard

The first session usually smells like freshly brewed coffee and feels like a low stakes conversation. We will start by observing your current flow before identifying the specific phrasal verbs or presentation skills that need a little extra attention. Given my 13 years of experience with IELTS and interview preparation, I know exactly which roadblocks typically trip up my students.

We might spend a few minutes on listening comprehension exercises, or perhaps we will shift gears to talk about your specific workplace challenges. My approach remains conversational because I want you to feel comfortable making mistakes while we navigate the trickier parts of English grammar together. You will find that I am quite patient when explaining why certain idioms sound unnatural in specific contexts.

I always keep my vocabulary notes updated, so you are welcome to grab any resources you need to practice between our calls. It is a pleasure to help you find your voice in this new language.

About the lesson

Teaching English actually began by realizing that most people try to memorize dictionaries before they can comfortably order a coffee. After 13 years of navigating the bilingual landscape across Canada, I discovered that fluency is rarely about vocabulary volume. My MA from McGill University combined with my CELTA training provides the technical framework for the 117 students I have supported. I prefer to keep my focus on the small, logical building blocks that transform a nervous speaker into a confident one.

It is quite rewarding to watch someone finally stop translating in their head and start thinking in the new language. Since I have worked with diverse backgrounds ranging from working professionals to total beginners, I know how to calibrate my teaching style to match your pace. Grammar foundations and accent softening are just tools we use to achieve your broader goals.

I offer free access to my vocabulary notes to ensure you have a structured reference long after our time ends. How do you usually handle the pressure of speaking in a second language?

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5 h: $170
10 h: $340

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This first lesson offered with Howard will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

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13 years of experience. Helping absolute beginners to university applicants. 117 students taught.

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About Howard

About the lesson

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Pack rates

free lessons

online

Other tutors in ESL

Setareh

Thea

Layla

Athena

Jonathan

Daniel

Jonathan

Stephen

Matthew

Mark

Gregory

Stephen

Kelly

Nameera

Leah

Georgia

Linda

Andrew

Iris

Edward

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