1. Diagnostic & Goal Setting

• Assess English proficiency (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
• Review student’s recent report cards and/or standardized test results (if available)
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, and set learning goals (academic, conversational, or test-prep focus)

2. Speaking & Listening

• Everyday conversational English (greetings, questions, daily life situations)
• Classroom communication (asking for help, participating in discussions, presentations)
• Pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction practice
• Listening comprehension: following instructions, responding to stories, audio, or videos
• Role-plays and dialogues for real-life practice

3. Reading

• Sight words and high-frequency vocabulary (elementary)
• Reading fluency and accuracy
• Comprehension skills: identifying main ideas, details, sequencing, making inferences
• Understanding different text types: stories, articles, instructions, and academic passages
• Strategies for answering reading comprehension questions

4. Writing

• Sentence construction and grammar basics (elementary → advanced structures)
• Paragraph writing: topic sentences, supporting details, transitions
• Essay writing: narrative, opinion, expository, persuasive (middle & high school)
• Writing for school assignments: journals, summaries, book reports
• Spelling, punctuation, and editing for clarity

5. Grammar & Vocabulary

• Parts of speech: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions
• Verb tenses: present, past, future (progressive and perfect forms at advanced levels)
• Word families, synonyms/antonyms, idioms, and phrasal verbs
• Subject-verb agreement, sentence variety, and connectors
• Building academic vocabulary for school success

6. Academic English Support

• Subject-specific vocabulary (science, math, social studies)
• Essay writing for assignments and projects
• Oral presentations for classroom participation
• Test preparation for standardized exams (IELTS, TOEFL, SSAT, SAT, AP, IB)
• Building confidence in adapting to Canadian/Western classroom expectations

7. Study Skills & Confidence Building

• Strategies for memorization and retention
• Note-taking and summarizing techniques
• Developing organizational habits and homework routines
• Building self-confidence in speaking and class participation

8. Learning Formats

• 1-on-1 tutoring
• Available in-person, online, or hybrid formats
• Customized lesson plans with workbooks and printed teaching materials
• Flexible scheduling for regular sessions and additional homework/test support