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- ESOL
- American English
CElPIP prep, Techniques and Strategies, CELPIP Certified, MA in TESL, over 10 years experience.
- ESOL
- American English
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About Massa
I specialize exclusively in adult language learners navigating official Canadian language benchmarks and standardized testing. My feedback is specific and diagnostic — I don't just mark something wrong; I explain the gap and give the learner a concrete strategy to close it. I track each student's progress across all four skills and adjust the plan weekly based on what the data shows.
I also understand the emotional reality of high-stakes testing — the time pressure, the anxiety, and the frustration of being close but not quite there. I build confidence alongside competence, because both matter on test day.
Who the lessons are for:
My sessions are designed for adult learners at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels 3 through 10, with a particular strength at the intermediate-to-advanced range (CLB 6–10). My students include newcomers to Canada, permanent residence applicants, internationally trained professionals, and anyone preparing for the CELPIP-General or CELPIP-General LS exam.
Whether you are aiming to meet an immigration language requirement, qualify for a professional licensing body, or simply reach your personal fluency goals, sessions are fully customized to your target score, timeline, and the specific skills where you need the most support.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- High School
- NCEA Level 1
- +18
levels :
Primary
High School
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 2
NCEA Level 3
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
Other
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Other
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Teaching methodology and techniques
My approach combines structured skill-building with real communicative practice. I believe that language learners grow fastest when they understand why a skill matters, not just what to do. Each session blends explicit strategy instruction (such as the PREP method for speaking and T-chart frameworks for writing) with guided practice, immediate feedback, and self-correction techniques.
I draw on shadowing protocols for pronunciation and fluency, task-based activities for reading and listening, and vocabulary recycling systems that help learners retain and actively use new language. I tailor every strategy to the learner's proficiency level, test timeline, and dominant language background.
A typical lesson plan
A typical 60-minute session follows a clear arc:
We open with a warm-up — a short speaking or writing prompt that activates prior knowledge and sets a communicative tone. We then move into the skill focus of the day, which might involve strategy instruction, a mock task under timed conditions, or a vocabulary and grammar mini-lesson. The bulk of the session is practice: the learner attempts a task, I provide targeted feedback, and we refine together. We close with a short debrief — key takeaways, self-study recommendations, and a preview of what comes next.
Between sessions, learners receive a structured self-study plan with specific daily tasks, so progress continues beyond our time together.
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Rates
Rate
- $37
Pack prices
- 5h: $185
- 10h: $370
online
- $37/h
free lessons
The first lesson with Massa will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
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