SERVICES

Improve your English Language Skills . . .

(1.) English as a Second Language (ESL) Teaching Services

“Storytelling Communications” is a communications company that teaches newcomer entrepreneurs how to improve their English language skills—listening, speaking, reading and writing.

As an ESL Teacher, I  have been certified by TEFL.org (in Scotland),  completed an ESL  practicum (in Toronto) and undertaken benchmark training from CCLB (Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks).  I have taught and tutored numerous newcomers to Canada in the English language.

Working in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, I focus on online and (especially) in-person classes that will improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

  • Are you a newcomer entrepreneur to Canada, trying to build your business or get a better job?
  • Are you falling short in client conversations or when getting interviews?
  • Do you want to move from surviving to thriving?

If you are a highly motivated entrepreneur who wants to impact our local business community; Or if you want to secure a better job, to help you build a better life . . . .

Trust your language skills to me, a highly trained and versatile teacher. . . . 

I can assist you in improving your skills in English listening, speaking, reading and writing (i.e.) pronunciation, accent modification, conversation and accuracy; grammar, structure and style. 

"With Elizabeth, I [practice] conversation. She helps with vocabulary and pronunciation. She has a beautiful accent and is easy to understand. We use videos, music recordings, films, tv series, as well as opera, singers, actors and actresses, so we have a lot of material for particularly interesting conversations....The sessions are always planned ahead carefully, so the using of Zoom is made very easy....Elizabeth is very well-organized, very punctual, quite knowledgeable in a lot of subjects and in general, extremely pleasant, warm and empathetic....It is always a great pleasure to have a lesson with her. I highly recommend her. "
Eliane Gaume
Near Paris, France

I recommend in-person classes, when possible, especially for the first class.

Learners must bring/provide their CLB proficiency test results (from CLB 3-12)  from the Language Assessment Referral Centre (LARC), in Saskatoon (or comparable provider).

RATES for TEACHING/TUTORING* :

I teach individuals (one-on-one) or small groups (up to five students). Groups of students must have learners with comparable CLB levels. Prices reflect the degree of customization required by learners’ needs.

  • One (1) student, for one hour, $60/hr
  • Three (3) students, for one hour, $175/hr
  • Five (5) students, for one hour, $275/hr

*Fees include all preparation, marking, mid-week communication and consultations. Each class is customized and tailored to the learner’s needs. There are no “cookie-cutter”/template-based classes.

 

Improve your written projects . . .

(2.) Editing Services

Do you lack the time or knowledge to edit your business or academic articles, resumes, essays and books properly?

I can help with that, as well.

Trust your business and academic documents to a skilled and professional editor, like me . . . Good business or academic writing needs to communicate specific points coherently, with well-structured paragraphs that demonstrate solid grammar and style.

"Elizabeth is a gifted and articulate copywriter whose writing appeals to the mind of even the resistant prospect . . . . From the beginning to the end of her projects, she shows unfailing attention to detail, ensuring the quality and accuracy of her work. I have read her work and found it consistently excellent. She is highly dedicated and professional. Even more important, she is self-motivated in continually seeking new strategies to build on her knowledge of the field. For all of these reasons, I recommend Elizabeth’s services to you very highly."
Steve Slaunwhite

Copywriter, Best-selling Author, Professional Speaker & Coach
Slaunwhite Communications

With my assistance, as an editor who has prepared both business and academic documents, you will strengthen your ideas and expression.

Having completed training in copy editing from Editors Canada (EC), I am uniquely qualified to assist you by editing your business and academic documents .

I offer three levels of editing services, from the least to the most intensive:

  1. Copy Editing (correcting grammatical and punctuation errors, typos, etc.),
  2. Stylistic Editing (editing to improve flow, clarity and readability),
  3. Substantive Editing (responding to content and structure, demonstrating where to rewrite passages when necessary, to improve thought, clarity and meaning).

I edit documents so that they can be read and understood quickly.

RATES for EDITING* : 

  • $60/hr for copy, stylistic or substantive editing

* A preliminary cost estimate for editing is free of charge