Does your English still need improvement, even after English classes?

Would you like to have an American teacher help you improve your English?

Formal English is great to know; however, to compete in the American culture it is necessary to possess knowledge of the informal English of a particular region of the United States.

I have found from my own life experience that what is taught in any education system is formal English that is sometimes, but not always, used in the workplace. The place most people learn informal English is on the street from neighbors or classmates. This method is seldom a positive or invaluable experience, especially because it is based on the limited knowledge that the neighbor or classmate possesses.

For example,

If someone were to ask you,

“How far away is Chicago from Minneapolis?”

Which answer would you choose?

A) 324 miles.

B) About 5 hours.

Answer: If you live in San Francisco (West Coast) or New York (East Coast), the correct answer would be A. If you live in Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee or Minneapolis (the Midwest part of the country) the correct answer would be B. Why? People in one section of the country speak in terms of distance. People in another section of the country reference time instead.

This example demonstrates one of the many nuances of the English language that you must learn so that you can gain a competitive edge in education, employment or even social circles. You must be aware of both scenarios above or the person you are having conversation with may receive the wrong impression of you!

Another example:

You receive an invitation from a classmate or co-worker to compete in a race on the weekend. The inviter challenges you by saying,

“I will beat you by 10 seconds any day!”

What does this mean?

A) Your opponent will be attacking you with a weapon on your body.

B) Your opponent is providing a friendly race to share camaraderie with you.

C) Your opponent is mean and does not care about you—if you fall he/she will

keep going to the finish line.

Answer: B or C. Many foreigners will choose A because of the way they are taught the meaning of “beat” in their own country (a musical rhythm, or the physical attack of a person or an object). How do you know whether your opponent is communicating B or C? You need to understand the additional tone, demeanor and body language that the English language also uses to convey a message.

I hold a degree in Writing Intensive English with an emphasis on the Biological Sciences from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I was also in medical research for several years at the Medical College of Wisconsin as well as having been employed in the legal and manufacturing fields. I have over 35 years experience managing people, with a particular focus on teaching computers in the corporate and general business world, the private sector and at primary/secondary/college institutions. My university degree taught me speaking, research and technical writing skills. For the past 15 years, my company has instructed older adults on computer use and technology in senior centers, private homes and independent living centers.

As additional proof of my skills and capabilities, all of my children are receiving or utilizing higher education either at a university or in the business world. I have also hosted more than nine foreign exchange students in my home and helped them improve their command of the American English language. All have either successfully passed their TOEFL or IELTS tests the first time, or continued with immediate acceptance into university or a profession.

You can improve your English using the common, everyday spoken or written language that is most familiar to schools, employers, and citizens. Register today so I can start mentoring you online from the comfort of your own home or internet café!

Who is this for?

People ages 18 to 103 years old with personal goals of improving their English

People who want to supplement their in-school lessons

People who want to increase their ability to compete for work

Parents wanting to improve their English conversation

People with a great attitude who want to have fun with the English language

My Requirements:

Skype Video with Speakers/Microphone (for verbal conversation classes)

Skype Chat (for written conversation classes)

Internet connection sufficient to have fluid video or chat

A positive and friendly attitude, regardless of your age

and

Skype Requirements:

For the best video quality, we recommend you use a high-speed broadband connection of 4 Mbps down/512 kbps up and a computer with a Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz processor. The minimum you'll need is a high-speed broadband connection of 512 kbps down/128 kbps up and a computer with a 1 GHz processor.

Note: people with Skype video-enabled mobiles are currently able to join group video calls via voice only.

Why is this method better than the tutoring conducted in your home country?

I am familiar with and can teach you formal and informal American English.
This method of improving your English is better than someone in your own country because they may be unfamiliar with the trends as they occur in the American culture.
My work and life experiences that I share during your learning process will give you a fuller depth to the English language.
Classes in your country may be much larger. I limit the size of my classes.
I have many creative and resourceful ways to help you gain a command of the English language—including proverbs, jokes, humor, poems, songs, rhymes, stories and current events!

If you are interested in one hour of written or verbal conversation with a group of 1-4 others so you can compare notes and also receive help with enunciation and pronunciation, register today for one or more days per week! While you will obviously receive corrections to your speaking and pronunciation skills, we will also have fun and entertaining conversation that will also help you improve your written skills, knowledge of current events and personal style!

Session Details: Classes are held for 5 weeks. As soon as there are enough

registrants for a time slot, we will begin the session.

Available time slots: I am on Central Standard Time (-6:00 UTC)

Students Enrolled	Max 4 students
	Monday	8:15-9:15 am
	Monday	9:30-10:30 am
	Tuesday	8:15-9:15 am
	Tuesday	9:30-10:30 am
	Wednesday	8:15-9:15 am
	Wednesday	9:30-10:30 am
	Thursday	8:15-9:15 am
	Thursday	9:30-10:30 am
	Thursday	10:45-11:45 am
	Thursday	12:00-1:00 pm
	Thursday	1:15-2:15 pm
	Friday	8:15-9:15 am
	Friday	9:30-10:30 am
	Friday	10:45-11:45 am
	Friday	12:00-1:00 pm
	Friday	1:15-2:15 pm

Fees for verbal conversational sessions:

4 students: $17 USD/hour each for one 5 week session

3 students: $23 USD/hour each for one 5 week session

2 students: $35 USD/hour each for one 5 week session

Private/1: $70 USD/hour for one 5 week session

Fees for written conversational sessions:

4 students: $15 USD/hour each for one 5 week session

3 students: $20 USD/hour each for one 5 week session

2 students: $25 USD/hour each for one 5 week session

Private/1: $50 USD/hour for one 5 week session

Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express accepted, payable in advance of each

5-week session

Consider the better value I am offering you with my services:

Costs to attend study English abroad programs typically average:

Around $2,300/month for general English courses (30-35 lessons/week)

Travel (at least $1,000 each time you go home and return)

Airport fees ($50-$200 each time you go home and return)

Housing ($600-800/month for doubles, more for singles)

Food expenses ($200-400/month)

Health/travel insurance ($90-$150/month)

Other incidentals ($60-$200/month)

Financial support guarantee from bank ($50-$100)

Passport and Visa expenses ($100-$500).

You also do not know the background qualifications of the instructors in study abroad programs, or whether you will complete the curriculum during the session.

You have my value to you briefly outlined above. My valuable assistance will enhance whichever way you choose to reinforce and practice your language skills!

Registration Form

Please complete by typing or printing in English in BLOCK CAPITAL letters

What is missing from your current English language experience that you would like to cover in these sessions?

____________________________________________________________________

Do you plan on attending a US university or college after studying English?

_____ Yes _____ No

Have you already been accepted to a US institution? _____ Yes _____ No

If yes, name of institution _________________________________________________

Payment responsibility:

I agree to be responsible for payment for class session(s) with _____1, _____2, _____3, _____4 students (check all that apply) and agree to pay the appropriate fee(s) for the number of students in the class.

Fees: 4 students: $17 USD/hour each for one 5 week session

3 students: $23 USD/hour each for one 5 week session

2 students: $35 USD/hour each for one 5 week session

Private/1: $70 USD/hour for one 5 week session

Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express accepted, payable in advance. Once a session starts, all fees are non-refundable.

Signature __________________________________________________________

Print name _________________________________________________________

Relationship to student _______________________________________________

Student Registration

Full Name of student (as shown on passport) _______________________________

Nickname ______________________________________________

Gender ________Male ________ Female

Mailing Address ___________________________________________________

City ______________________ State/Province _____________________

Country _________________________ Postal Code _________________

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How did you learn about my sessions?

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Send to alice@thelearningevent.com

Mail to:

The Learning Event LLC

PO Box 71103

Shorewood WI 53211 USA

800-809-4748 (US)

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