North York Classes
Meet in person for small group conversation
Enjoy learning English!
Conversation Class — Speak, Read, Write
Who this class is for:
Intermediate learners and above who want to speak more naturally and confidently.
Students preparing for travel, work, or social situations.
Newcomers to Canada.
What you will practise:
Everyday conversations: introductions, small talk, asking questions.
Functional language: making requests, giving opinions, agreeing and disagreeing politely, and common social situations.
Pronunciation and intonation patterns to sound clearer and more natural.
Vocabulary, phrases, and idioms.
Class format
Small group sizes, typically 4–6 students.
Meet once per week - 90 minute class.
Warm-up conversation, article or language focus, discussion, mini-write & mini-presentation
Personalised feedback from instructors on accuracy, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
Optional homework: writing assignment and editing by teacher.
Benefits and outcomes
Fluency and confidence in real-life situations.
Better pronunciation and clearer speech.
Express your opinions.
Practical vocabulary you can use immediately.
Feel comfortable using English!
Enrollment and placement
A short placement check to match your level and goals.
Flexible scheduling.
What to bring
A willingness to speak and try new language.
A notebook for new words and feedback.
Join us! This is a supportive, friendly class to build confident English conversation.
About the teacher:
Ken has lived and taught in Jeju South Korea for over 18 years, and began his Asian journey teaching in Jiangsu Province, China. Prior to that he was a project manager with Academica serving Canadian colleges and universities.
Ken also coordinates a literacy project in Cambodia with Jeju Youth Volunteers, bringing English to 600 elementary students.