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Burton L.
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Let's do a trial class to develop an English fluency plan using the most effective learning methods for you using my TESOL and over 3000 hours of tutoring.
My business and IT students quickly learn to increase their business vocabulary, clearly express complex ideas and topics confidently, and not make those common grammar errors.
Intermediate and advanced students still have gaps in their English we'll assess and perfect it. It's also important to work on phrasal verbs, idioms, and native-speaker collocations.
Many of my students need help with IELTS and CELPIP, which are both areas I've helped my student achieve higher scores.
Our meetings will be focused on your goals and objectives because I know you're studying for a more successful future. Our English lessons will produce a high return on investment (ROI).
If you need to do business in English, my 30 years of high-level business and IT experience will increase your English skills.
I'm committed to the success of serious English students and will focus on your individual needs and challenges.
My extensive business experience will greatly help students wanting to perfect business English or prepare for a job interview.
Actions speak louder than words, so please look at the reviews my students have provided. With well over a thousand hours of ESL teaching, I know how to deliver the classes you need.
I have extensive experience both teaching plus many years of mentoring business people.
My language experience has mostly been in business and IT professionals. I've earned both a TEFL and a TESOL certificate. Seeing my students progress in their English fluency is the most rewarding part of teaching English.
Let's do a trial class within the next couple of days so you can start making real progress in your English fluency.
I will coach and guide students through fluency to fully produce and comprehend English. We'll perfect your phonics, which is critical to attaining good English.
Let's try a class to see if we're a good match today or tomorrow and start on the path to fluency.
Please look at my reviews to hear about students' success stories.
My focus is first to assess your English levels and then generally use natural language teaching methods to upgrade your proficiency.
I'm the best teacher for IT and business professionals due to my extensive experience in these fields and teaching experience.
If it's important for you to build confidence in your business & IT English we should do a trial class.
I also offer a comprehensive IELTS and TOEFL course.
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Pre-Intermediate A2What my students say
ELENA
August 30, 2024
Burton is a very good teacher, but more important than that, he is an excellent person. He always seeks to understand the needs of his students and help them achieve their goals, through a personalized learning experience. Highly recommended!Betty
August 26, 2024
Burton is an excellent tutor! He really helped me improve my Business English and made the lessons enjoyable. I feel much more confident in my professional communication now. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to enhance their English skills, especially for business.Jenny
June 27, 2024
Burton has been my instructor for the past four months, and I highly recommend him. He is exceptionally dedicated, kind, patient, and possesses extensive knowledge. To me, he is not just a teacher but also a mentor. Thank you, Burton, for your excellent classes. It is a privilege to learn from you.Catarina ines
June 19, 2024
Best English teacher I ever hadDmitry
May 20, 2024
Burton is a great tutor who engages you in various conversations and makes you express yourself, which is highly beneficial during English practice. He calmly corrects mistakes and makes you feel comfortable by adjusting to your level during the lesson.Florian
April 27, 2024
Burt is a great teacher !
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1975 — 1980
Saint Mary's University
B.Comm.
Diploma verified
My specialties
To speak with confidence in English comes with learning the natural flow of our language using collocations. Often if you translate from your own language to English it's understandable but will sound odd to native speakers. I've been teaching natural English and conversation exercises.
I have a B.Comm in accounting and worked with a public accounting firm. At one time I was the treasurer of a public company plus wrote their press releases. Owned a resort, insurance firms, travel business and consulted with many businesses. I'm certified with google and have built websites.
I work with a number of students to improve their scores for both IELTS (general/academic) and CELPIP. If you're considering immigrating to Canada I recommend the CELPIP exam. I'll be happy to explain my reasons for this preference. Students will do much better on both tests if they're well acquainted with the format and question types.I have an eight step proven method for getting the IELTS score you need. The IELTS academic test is often you're only choice for English university admission so we'll perfect you're IELTS exam writing, speaking, reading and listening skills. It's critical for you to learn how to skim for understanding and key points in the reading section. We'll work on vocabulary, content, readability/listenability and task completion so you will get to or beyond the 7th level of IELTS writing and speaking sections.
One important piece of advice is to understand what hard and soft collocations are because this is how people move to the native sounding levels. Collocations are all about the normal way natives produce and comprehend their language. As you learn our collocations you think in complete phrases and are able to predict the usual patterns of English.Canadian English is very similar to American without the strong accents. I've spent considerable time in the USA plus I have family there.
You will progress quickly through an intelligent step by step program. We'll determine your areas of both competence and weaknesses so we can focus our lessons. Continual assessment, exercises, positive correction and homework will make a huge difference.
I know and understand most British English as most Canadians share it. Most of the preply recordings feature UK English and even for people wanting North American English this is a benefit because it promotes better listening skills. Exposure to different accents and expressions is important for ESL students.
I'm been working with several students on interview techniques plus conducted many interviews during my business career. We'll study the language you need to show interviewers the value you'll provide.Preparing for a job interview is actually easy because the language is very predictable.
You will become a confident and natural English speaker through a step by step program. There are some very important skills that are needed to become competent in English. Collocations are critical in reaching more native levels in English.I have both a TEFL and TESOL plus have tutored many private students and through a large ESL company. My students have made huge progress following our programs with coaching.
Through my family and extensive business life I'm well prepared. I've been teaching adults and children for a number of years plus have many coourses.
I'm am a natural Canadian plus educated completely in Canada at the B.Comm level. I have both a TEFL and TESOL certificate plus many supplemental courses. I've completed courses plus have experience preparing students for IELTS and CELPIP.
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