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LONG TERM
Recommended Time Commitment:
*3-12 Months of Study, Depending on Goals and
Current Level
*1-3 hrs /week, Depending on Availability and Budget


Recommendations from Linkedin-

Freelance ESL/Accent Neutralization Trainer for English Second Language (ESL) Learners

“I had the pleasure to go through a "Home Teaching ESL Program" with Donna. She is the best ESL teacher I have ever had. As I lived in her house for five weeks, she would observe my language lapses then bring content to the classroom to help me overcome them. Donna has a great sense of humor and her classes were always enjoyable. I would wake up looking for the next class. I recommend Donna as a ESL Teacher to anyone looking for improving their English skills effectively. With Donna you will achieve better than desired results faster than you can imagine.” March 31, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative

***** hired Donna as a ESL Teacher in 2000, and hired Donna more than once

“Donna is an excellent English teacher that always comes up with that little extra to make a lesson relevant and enjoyable. Donna knows how to adapt the content of her class to perfectly fit my needs while keeping the focus on accent neutralization. With the use of Skype Donna becomes a personal ESL coach even if she's thousand of kilometers away.” March 30, 2011


Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

  *****hired Donna as a English Teacher in 2010, and hired Donna more than once

“Donna is a very experienced teacher. After I took several one-on-one sessions of English speaking (English is my 2nd language) from her through the Internet (Skype), I realized quickly those mistakes I made in the past 20 to 25 years and now I speak much better, clearer and more professional in "Canadian" way. I had a lot of fun and also learned more from Donna during the classes. The best part of Donna's class is there's no limits in time and location. Since the communication and learning are all through the Internet, it's very flexible for anyone who is interested in improving speaking skills.” November 24, 2010

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

***** hired Donna as a Business Consultant in 2008

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General ESL 
(Intermediate to Advanced Level Required)
    Recommended For:  
  • Learners who want to focus on spoken English and sharpen listening skills
  • Speakers who are learning correct grammar and structure
  • Speakers who learning the correct pronunciation of the sounds of English
  • Employees who need to interact with speakers of English in the workplace
    Objectives:  
  • Understand more of the message when people speak to you in English
  • Speak with clearer and correct pronunciation
  • Increase fluency
  • Use proper grammar and more complex structure when speaking
  • Improve vocabulary
(*All lessons are planned to meet your goals, whether for a personal or business focus.)                   
         

Accent Neutralization


Recommended For:
  • Adults who are fluent in English
  • ESL learners working in a workplace where the language of communication is English
(Please note:  Not recommended for those with speech impediments or physical impairments as the source of the problem.)

    Objectives:  
  • Learn about, practice and integrate the elements of a more neutral-sounding English accent 
These elements include:
    • Intonation 
    • Rhythm
    • Liaisons
    • Reductions
    • Stress
    • Pitch
    • Vowel length
    • Phrasing  
    • Pronunciation of consonants/vowels
  • First session is a detailed accent assessment
  • Recommended length of study: 6-12 months 
SHORT TERM 
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Interview Preparation

Recommended For:
  • People seeking admission to schools
  • People preparing for job interviews
    Objectives:  
  • Learn correct vocabulary
  • Practice answering interview questions in English
  • Correct pronunciation of key phrases          
     

Presentation Preparation

  • Learn better words to convey your message
  • Practice/correct pronunciation
  • Add impact and emphasis with intonation, stress, rhythm and phrasing 
       Tutoring available using Skype video or on location (companies). Contact to discuss your options.
     
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In Business Since 1999
Located in Alberta, Canada