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ESL Coaching and Training


Are you looking for 1:1 help?  You can receive more in depth guidance with private sessions and classes which I can offer to you.

These sessions can include:

  • An opportunity to improve your conversational English.
  • Learning proper grammar with different techniques.
  • Proofreading of documents or websites.
  • Trips around Montreal carrying on English conversation.
  • Helping you adjust to Canadian customs and way of life here in Montreal.

Sessions can be offered in person at a common meeting place or through Skype.  Helping and talking with foreigners like yourself and learning about your country and culture is what I love and enjoy.

Proven Experience

As an English language specialist I am passionate about helping immigrants to improve their English speaking and grammar skills while helping them get acclimated to Canadian customs.  I enjoy meeting and talking with people from other countries and love to learn about their cultures while working with them.

I am a certified ESL Coach and Trainer with a TESOL degree.  I have been helping others to better their English-speaking skills since 2002.  In 2013 I volunteered in Spain and helped the locals improve their English oral and syntax techniques through one on one and group discussions and through games and skits.  In 2018 I spent time at a school and bookstore in Laos teaching English to children and helping young adults practice their conversational abilities.

I am presently teaching Chinese children English online using interactive materials and props.  I have received a Certification to teach Supplementary Phonics courses as well as a Certification for the completion of over twenty workshops which have helped me to perfect my teaching aptitudes.

I currently run two meetup groups where the members practice their English through conversations, reading and discussions of texts, and games.  As well, I do substitute teaching at a language school for individual students and for small classes.  I also give private lessons to students whom I have met online and through meetup groups.

Great fun learning from Maida. She is very kind, approachable and extremely helpful. Thanks!

Sumeet S

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