**PLEASE REFRAIN FROM BOOKING A LESSON UNTIL I UNDERSTAND YOUR REQUIREMENTS AND WEEKLY TIME PREFERENCES. JUST SEND A MESSAGE WITH THE PARTICULARS.** • MBA and 15+ years of REAL corporate world experiences in management consulting, market research, corporate training, education, technology, telecom, financial services • TESOL-certified and 5+ years of conversational and business English teaching experience to students from around the world • Proven techniques to train your ears and tongue, improve your pronunciation and reduce your accent, so you sound more native and professional! MY COMMITMENT TO YOU 1. Listen to your concerns and needs, and guide you in expanding your mind, horizons and critical thinking skills on your English learning journey and self-discovery. 2. Equip you with more tools, words and confidence in expressing your ideas. Correct your sentences for clarity and coherence, including stronger word choices, grammatical mistakes and logical flow, in transitioning from simple sentences to more complex and descriptive sentences. 3. Tighten up your delivery—pronunciation, enunciation, syllable stress, intonation, accent reduction, and body language—so you come across more fluid, native, polished, and professional in interviews, presentations, speeches, phone calls, and online / face-to-face meetings. 4. Foster an open forum and culture of mutual respect for all class participants to discuss and debate their viewpoints. 5. Be patient and supportive in providing constructive feedback and the best available information. I believe that there are no shortcuts in life and what you put in is what you get out. When you invest the time and energy in your education and training, you'll be proud of your work, accomplishments and service to others. As a bonus, your sleep will be better and life more abundant! SERVICES BUSINESS ENGLISH Business Topics – I draw from my 20+ years of business training and real corporate world experiences, and can exchange ideas and best practices on leadership, business planning, sales, marketing strategy, market intelligence, innovation, knowledge management, program management, project management, product management, product marketing, branding, marketing communications, corporate communications, problem solving, negotiations, work-life balance, productivity, resource planning, career planning, staffing, recruitment, training, and talent retention. Business Communication Professionalism (BCP) – Learn how to engage and present your viewpoints and yourself professionally virtually and in-person via email, letters, messaging, phone, videoconference, presentations, Q&A, body language, negotiations, meetings (all-hands, board, status, brainstorming, lunch-n-learn, sales, kickoff, stand-up, scrum), travel, industry conferences, trade shows, coffee, lunch, dinner, networking, teambuilding events, golf, sporting activities, and social engagements. Vocabulary Building, Articulation and Accent Reduction – Most students use weak verbs, incomplete sentences and generic / canned responses in describing things and their days. For those in the corporate world, you’re cognizant that your colleagues, customers and suppliers are judging you and your level in the organization by the vocabulary you use and your delivery. I will help you to be more precise in your word choices and clear in your writing and speaking. Many students use a combination of American and British pronunciation because they picked up their multiple local and foreign English teachers’ accents! I will help you identify which syllables, words and pronunciation side you’re leaning on, so you become mindful of your tendencies and more consistent with your pronunciation for your audience. I will train your mouth, tongue and ears and provide corrections to syllable stress, intonation and enunciation, so native speakers won’t be scratching their heads trying to decode what you’re saying. I have helped Taiwanese English teachers and university professors improve their lesson delivery and overcome the mispronunciation and Chinglish habits that have been instilled by their teachers and continue to propagate onto their students. For those in business, we can work on expanding your industry vernacular and related tasks. I have collaborated with hundreds of students and executives employed in a variety of fields—accountants, bankers, insurance brokers, doctors, dentists, scientists, researchers, lawyers, government agency inspectors / regulators, architects, engineers (computer software, hardware, integrated circuits, photonics, electrical, electronic, mechanical, mechatronics, optomechanical, civil, transport, chemical, materials science, industrial, petroleum, nuclear, environmental, agricultural, automotive), program managers, project managers, product managers, marketers, public relations, copywriters, translators, sales executives, human resources, fashion / product designers, graphic design artists, animators, pilots, flight attendants, travel agents, tour guides, theme park managers, chefs, hotel managers, concierges, singers, musicians, and dancers. Accounting, Finance, Banking, and Insurance English Technology English Medical and Pharmaceutical English Aviation English Hospitality and Tourism English Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Résumé and Cover Letter Reviews – Review your current version and write / edit for the specific job requisition, audience (academic, business roles) and platform. Job and MBA Interview Preparation – Write and deliver compelling stories for each round of behavioral-based and case interviews, and audience member. Plan for the big day and post-interview—business wardrobe selection, what to bring, travel route, lunch and dinner interviews, dining etiquette, next steps, thank-you emails / letters, lessons learned, and negotiating offers. Relocation and Travel Planning – Decide on and plan for the job / transfer / academic offers, pack, move, logistics, corporate housing, Airbnb, hotels, hostels, getting settled in, cultural awareness, culture shock, things to do and see, food, travel (air, car rental, train, bus, subway), navigating a city and red tape, etc. Informal English, Colloquialisms and Slang – Understand the ‘real’ language of natives when they interact with one another in casual settings, society, pop culture, and media. Many of my students studying and traveling abroad have found this invaluable in connecting and making friends with locals. Free Talk, General Conversation General Topics – Many corporate students struggle with forging deep and personable relationships with their colleagues, customers and suppliers because they’re uncomfortable and unfamiliar with small talk and discussing subjects outside of work, whether it’s over meals or in social situations. Learn what topics are kosher and how to spark conversation with your stakeholders. We can discuss current events, economics, geopolitics, technology, sports, exercise, yoga, health, stress management, detox, nutrition, traveling, photography, cultures, shopping, cuisine, cooking, baking, art, fashion, films, TV shows, music, entertainment, and any other topics of interest. As a consultant, coach and trusted advisor, I can lend an ear if you just want to talk about your day or need some sound advice in weighing an important decision. Kaizen Performance Optimization (KPO) – Track and hack the mind and body, so you can perform at your best and strive for excellence in all facets of your life, whether it’s in business, school, sports, or in your relationships. Learn how to navigate the system to expand your mindset, sharpen your critical thinking skills, awaken your consciousness, and unleash the power within! IELTS, TOEIC and TOEFL Preparation – Most students prefer to use the instructor interaction time to focus on the speaking test questions. If you would like to work on specific test sections, just let me know. Reading Fluency and Comprehension – Introduction of new vocabulary, pronunciation correction and topic discussion on newspaper, business journals, scientific journals, and online articles of interest. Writing and Editing – Guide you on improving your written communication and storytelling skills—creative writing, emails, contracts, proposals, speeches, presentations, sales pitches, press releases, website content, and marketing collateral. *NOTE: Let me know in advance if you have a specific task in mind along with the target deadlines. All writing, copywriting and research activities are conducted during the scheduled class time, so it’s advisable to allot two hours per session for complex projects. APPROACH The etymology of ‘doctor’ comes from the Latin verb ‘docēre’ meaning ‘to teach’. Akin to a holistic medicine practitioner, I will conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify your root issues, tendencies, proficiency levels, requirements, timelines, and aspirations, both personal and professional. From there, we’ll map out what areas to tackle as well as the materials and exercises to incorporate going forward. The lessons will be customized to how you learn and process information. Besides test preparation, the majority of students wish to improve their conversation skills and spoken English in being able to articulate their thoughts clearly and concretely. In working with upper intermediate to advanced level students (CEFR B2-C2), the focus often shifts towards coherence in being able to present compelling arguments and business cases to secure funding, clients, strategic alliances, and promotions. Whether it’s in drafting emails to elicit a favorable response or delivering an engaging presentation to stir a call to action, I’ll coach you on making sure you come across with confidence and professionalism. I often incorporate role-playing exercises, speak at a native speed, and limit conversation to English in simulating real-world test, business and social situations. If you have any difficulties comprehending what’s being covered or would like me to slow down, please speak up, ask for clarification, and feel free to use Chinese. The class setting is your time to make mistakes and learn from them in preparing for the real world. Unlike group classes where students are fighting for talk time with the teacher, I encourage my students to speak as much as possible and overcome their inhibitions to be able to engage in lively discussions. From experience, language acquisition comes from situational awareness, conversational practice, and contextual application of new vocabulary and concepts. If you would like assignments or prefer to unwind for the day in a session, just let me know. I can challenge you or ease off during stressful periods. I typically work with adult learners that are between intermediate to advanced levels (B1-C2). For parents with children that are passionate about English and are at upper intermediate and above levels (B2+), I am open to accepting high school students. Feel free to message me with your information and questions. ABOUT ED I was born in Taiwan and moved to Canada when I was four not knowing a single word of English. I spoke Mandarin at home and learned English and French at school. I had Chinese school on Saturdays and my mom also enrolled me in Spanish lessons in elementary school, so language studies have been an integral part of my life. Growing up in a multicultural society where 180 languages and dialects can be heard has trained my ears and tongue on understanding pronunciation tendencies of non-native English speakers. In addition to my exposure to non-native English speakers in daily interactions, I have had the distinct pleasure of helping over a thousand students (from Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Russia, Ukraine, India, and Pakistan) sharpen their conversational and business English skills in the workplace, school, social settings, and on travels abroad. I am intimately familiar with all the Taiwanese, Cantonese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Singaporean, Vietnamese, Thai, and Filipino English pronunciation issues as a result of the rote learning and testing culture inherent in Asian educational systems. Message me if you have any questions and for additional schedule availability. Book a session today and let’s get started!