To our immigrants to Canada: You know that strong English skills are essential, as you study or work toward gaining permanent residency or citizenship.

But recent cutbacks to both Federal and Provincial government funding for immigration mean there are more bodies than seats available in English language classes.

Our settlement agencies do great work, helping you to gain competencey in English (e.g. Open Door Society, International Women of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Intercultural Association, etc.)

But what do you do if their classes get cut and their waitlists grow long?

And what do you do if you’re an economic immigrant, who is . . .

·       💲 💲seeking a promotion
·       👯 wanting to fit in better with co-workers
·       💡 wanting to start a business
·       👨‍👦 interested in making deeper connections
·       👩‍🏫 able to learn better with individualized training and coaching
·       ⏰ needing flexible learning time
·       📊 wanting someone to keep you accountable

These are where I can help!

My name’s Elizabeth Shih and I’m a certified teacher of English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) through Tefl.org. I am experienced in teaching the finer points of listening, speaking, reading and writing, through grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and business communications.

I can help to prepare you for the occupation you want, or to excel in your business through thoughtful and accurate communication.

My background as an academic English writer and teacher (BA, MA, ABD), a business-to-business copywriter, and a facilitator of business communications for the Praxis School of Entrepreneurship, allows me to teach you these higher-level skills.

Interested in learning more? You can read about my classes on this page.

And contact me at shih.ea@gmail.com to book a free, 15-minute meeting to discuss your language needs. This term is well in-progress, but it’s never too late to start!

What others say . . .
👍 “I rate Elizabeth’s [ESL] teaching services as outstanding. Her dedication, expertise and personalized approach truly set her apart.”
–William Wang (Director of China Offices, Government of Alberta, Edmonton, AB; CEO of Indigenous International Trading Group of Canada Ltd.)

👍 “Elizabeth is a great teacher. She was always prepared and chose materials carefully [and] always provided resources . . . [She] was always on time, reliable, empathetic and attentive to details . . . I highly recommend Elizabeth!”
–Maryna Kostiuk (Data Analyst, Toronto, ON)