Gregory
America/Toronto
Education
PhD - Sociology
St. Petersburg State University - 2010
Bachelors
University of British Columbia - 2000
$28 / lessonTimes are shown in your local timezone
General
Teaches
English
Native Language
English
Preferred student age
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Students (17-22),
Adults (23-40),
Adults (40+)
Also speaks
French, RussianPreferred student level
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Intermediate,
Upper Intermediate,
Advanced
Subjects
English
Intensive English
I have taught intensive writing & thinking courses for students & teachers
Business English
Starting a company or engaging with international partners & colleagues? Business English is full of jargon, common expressions and basic features that can be learned & tried in practise.
Conversational English
Are you a conversationalist or do you want to become one? Do a series of exercises to stretch & expand your conversation skills.
English for traveling
As a globetrotter, I can travel along with you as you seek to have a better travel experience with key phrases, questions, expressions & topics for conversation & inquiry.
Working with English people
Cross-cultural & many language work places have been common in my experience.
Reading and writing English
What kinds of things would you like to read & write about? Let's find some common topics of interest.
English lifestyle and culture
Curious about Canadian lifestyle & culture? I'm ready to discuss as a re-pat to Canada.
About
I'm a native English speaker from western Canada.
Ready to take on new students for challenging, fun, curious, interesting lessons.
Former professor of sociology and communications, current small business owner.
I enjoy working with students of all ages by exploring contemporary issues through the lens of language learning and self-expression.
My schedule is flexible, so if you don't see a time listed that is available for you, then please write to me with your preference.
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Experience
I have 15 years experience teaching and specialize in oral & written communication skills to adults & youth, across a range of fields and industries.
I have created courses for university communications courses and taught writing & thinking skills to students & teachers in multiple countries.
My conversation lessons aim to make you more comfortable listening to, writing and speaking English.
Teaching Approach
I offer a friendly and relaxed atmosphere for authentic social or situational conversation practice
My aim is to help you become more comfortable using what you