Friday, September 23, 2016

Online ESL Conversation Tutoring/ and or Assistance and correction of ESSAYS

Hello Students,

I am offering SKYPE personalized online classes. I tailor my classes to your requirements and goals.

If you want to practice English conversation (basic) I would be delighted to help you improve your pronunciation, word order and vocabulary.

I work with all levels from beginners to advanced students.

I also work as a writer's coach, you may prefer sending me a few paragraphs. I will correct them, comment on your writing style and let you know how to improve.

Here is a comment from a happy mother! I am tutoring her daughter on SKYPE once a week, as well as correcting her writing.

?Kaitlyn was very excited for your class.  And she mentioned you also read the book she just finished yesterday.  She already has some thought on writing of the book review.

I am very happy to see Kaitlyn has shown strong interest on English reading, and looking forward to see the same happen on writing and strong desire to express herself."

Email me at

eviblueth@gmail.com 

or phone 

604 886 8097

Here is a reference letter from the Mother of my online Beijing student who is currently in secondary school. She is making terrific progress and her English has improved in less than 5 months! She attends a SKYPE one hour lesson and sends in her written work for correction each week.

                                                                                         March 18, 2017

To whom it may concern.

Evi has been teaching my daughter English by online since 2016.  we are very satisfactory with Evi's class.  each class content has been well prepared by her.  her class is always interesting, and gives lots of inspiration on my daughter.

my daughter is a quite introvert girl, and she is not so good at expressing herself.  but with Evi's class, she always feels lots of idea, and topics would like to share.  she is very excited in each class.  after several classes, Evi noticed my daughter's weakness on vocabulary and grammar.  then she parepared some materials for her to build her vocabuary and practice grammar in each class.

we also have weekly writing homework.  Evi always reviews very carefully, and gives many useful comments on it, which is very helpful to improve my daughter's writing skill.

Evi is also very warm-hearted.  she provided lots of advice on my daughter's application essay and interview for a good high school.

if you would like to have a responsible, knowledgable and experienced english online tutor, i will recommend Evi without any hesitation.

Regards,

Kaitlyn's mother

MORE REVIEWS OF EVI'S ONLINE ESL CLASSES:

October/ 2017

I have been working for Preply, a Language Teaching Platform online. I create all my own lesson plans and adapt each class to the personality and abilities of my students. The process is fun, inspiring, productive and interactive.
I have had joy of meeting students from all over the world. Here are some of their
reviews.


Ling
September 22, 2017
Evi is a wonderful tutor. I really highly recommend you. When I just took her first trial lesson, I placed my order to get 20 classes immediately. No doubt she is an experienced English teacher with professional teaching experience, knowledgeable , good teaching abilities and passion as well as patience. I feel like I have more confidence on speaking. She also improve my pronunciation, upgrade my fluency and listening comprehension. If you accept the homework, she will give you some to practice. It's really a good way to practice English. It looks like a " customized " English classes for me. Totally. No doubt! How lucky am I that I have such excellent tutor. Of course! I will definitely purchase more classes to continue on working with her. Highly recommend! 5 stars excellent English tutor.
Elena
September 17, 2017
Evi is a nice teacher, she is very communicative and helps me to improve my conversational skills, vocabulary and pronunciation. She provided me with variety of English topics related to daily life and business. We made together a great effort to prepare me for Job interviews. Evi is always punctual and very flexible. I highly recommend her for people with intermediate and up intermediate level.
sarah
September 12, 2017
Evo was a great teacher! My lesson with her was really useful, she helped me a lot! Thank you for your kindness and patience Evi
Lyubov
September 12, 2017
I started my lessons with Evi two weeks ago. I like that Evi is very communicative. It doesn't matter you are not good in speaking or shy . She gets you to talk anyway! It is easy to learn English with her. One hour with Evi passes unnoticed and in one breath. Her lessons inspire me to watch English films and listen to English podcasts. Evi helps to remove the language barrier. I hope our next lessons will be equally prodactive.
Artyom
September 11, 2017
Great teacher, I needed a preparation for IELTS test. Practiced the speaking and writing parts. Had a lot of speaking topics covered from the IELTS test. She reviewed and corrected the writing essays. Gave me a lot of tips for the upcoming test. Very recommended!
Lea
September 09, 2017
Evi is a great professor , she has a personal aproach and she adaptes with all levels. Her conversation is verry interesting, she motivates me, but I am too busy with my job to continue. I recomande Evi !
Varvara
August 24, 2017
Evi is a very competent tutor, she offers very interesting and adjustable program for learning English. She is attentive and polite. I highly recommend Evi as a tutor for you!
Serge
August 21, 2017
I strongly recommend Evi as your next teacher. I've taken 3 lessons with her and all of them were absolutely fantastic! Well prepared lesson, clear and understandable pronunciation, immediate corrections after a lesson concomitant to suggestions for the improvements, she knows how to detect your weak spots and how to improve them. And the most important factor is that she is highly motivated, she encourages you to achieve your goals despite all obstacles.
Iryna
Ukraine
August 18, 2017
Evi is a wonderful tutor! She is both very energetic person and experienced professional. We have had several lessons and I feel that they were really intensive and productive. Also, Evi prepares a lot to each lesson, sends notes afterwards concerning the issues I have to work with to improve my spoken English. Evi chooses only interesting topics to talk about, and her positive attitude motivates me a lot. I am looking forward to having our next lesson as I enjoy them very much!



 
BC Canada

Sunday, August 14, 2016

ESL Adventure Tours on the Sunshine Coast BC: How to Get Here from Vancouver

            ESL ECO Adventure Tours on the Sunshine Coast 

Come see the beautiful Sunshine Coast, enjoy fresh air, gentle hiking in the spectacular forest, beachcombing, sightseeing. English practice while enjoying nature is joyful, relaxing and very therapeutic!



Here is a list of current tours and activities offered by ESL Eco Tours
The ferry crossing from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale (Gibsons) costs $15.65 return. You pay this at the ticket booth 15 minutes before sailing time. 

1) Overview of Gibsons, sightseeing, beachcombing and a walk in the rainforest, includes pick up and return to the ferry, all transportation, ESL practice, refreshments
$38.00 per person (does not include ferry fee)

2) Cliff Gilker Park Trail, 1.5 hours - easy hike, creeks, rainforest, time to chat, take photos etc. Bring picnic lunch, transport from ferry to trail start and back to ferry included, quick sightseeing of town and refreshments at the round table.....
$38.00 per person (does not include ferry fee)

3) Smuggler's Cove Hike: 2 hour hike, views of the ocean, bring picnic lunch for a relaxing time on the huge rock that juts out into the bay. Includes pick up and return to the ferry, all transportation, ESL practice, refreshments.
$38.00 per person (does not include ferry fee)

4) Art Workshop: Tutorial on how to paint on silk. All materials provided, Evi is also a fiber artist and will teach several techniques used. You will create a small wall hanging as a souvenir, or gift. Workshop is from 11:00 am until 5 PM. Bring a lunch! Coffee and refreshments served.
$85.00 per person (does not include ferry fee)

5) Hike to Chapman Falls: This is a flat easy hike but takes 3 hours return. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the falls. Adventure includes transportation from ferry to trail start and return to ferry. 
$38.00 (does not include ferry fee)

Be at the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal for all tours at 9:25, you must buy your tickets 15 minutes before the 9:40 sailing!! The ferry arrives in Gibsons at 10:30 where your adventure will begin!

Prepare for hiking: Bring a small knapsack, water bottle, good walking shoes (runners), a picnic lunch, sun hat, sunscreen, bathing suit, bug spray and layered clothing. The weather changes,  wear a light tank top, t-shirt,  fleece jacket and get a $1.25 raincoat at the Dollar Store or bring a light waterproof jacket.

The Sunshine Coast is only 1.5 hours away from downtown Vancouver. It is a beautiful area in a more rural setting with wonderful hikes, kayaking, cross country skiing, and mountain biking.

I am offering a series of guided tours, hikes, a visit to see the salmon spawning in the autumn, a Fiber Art Workshop and lots more. Keep watching this blog!

To Get to Gibsons From Downtown Vancouver:

Take the 257 Express Bus. It departs from Hamilton and Dunsmuir in front of VCC College (an 8 minute walk from OHC) and only stops about twice en route to the Horseshoe Bay Ferry. It's about a 45 minute trip from downtown Vancouver to the ferry terminal in Horseshoe Bay, North Vancouver.

When you get to the ferry terminal, be sure to ask for a ticket to Langdale at the ticket booth (it costs about $15.65 return).  There are several waiting rooms, make sure you are in the correct waiting room to board the ferry to Langdale. (Ask anyone!) You board the large ferry from the waiting room. It is a 40 minute scenic trip with a restaurant, viewing gallery outside, and gift shop inside.

Go down to the lowest car deck to get off the ferry. Many people will be waiting there and you walk off before the cars. I will meet you as you walk off. My cell phone number is  604 989 8640.

We will then get into my car and begin our adventure. If we have more people attending we will have extra transportation.

Please reserve ahead, email me at

eviblueth@gmail.com

or

604 886 8097 - cell 604 989 8640

You can pay ahead by mastercard,visa, paypal or cash.

I look forward to showing you our amazing rainforest and the "road less traveled".  It will be a great way to practice English while taking in the soothing
aspects of nature and mild exercise.




Cliff Gilker Park

Hike to Chapman Falls, This is a fairly flat easy 3 hour hike return, A Great Opportunity to Practice Your English

                               5)  Hike to Chapman Falls

This is a longer but easy hike with a beautiful waterfall to enjoy a picnic lunch at. It is a 35 minute drive from the ferry to the trailhead, bring good shoes and layered clothing.
The total return hike is 3 hours including lunch, chat time and photography.
It's a great way to get fresh air, exercise and enjoy Davis Bay where they have the best ice cream!
The schedule and directions for all hikes and day trips is on the "How to Get Here Page".

$38.00 per person (does not include the ferry)





The Quiet Beaches, Cafes and Rainforest in and Around GIBSONS, BC

1) Overview of the Little Seaside Town of Gibsons

The Beaches, Galleries, Cafes, Shops and Rainforest in Gibsons

This is an overview of the Gibsons area. It will include some beach time, swimming if possible, or visiting the quaint shops, galleries and cafes in town. We will explore Secret Beach, look for driftwood treasures, then go to Soames for a little "Forest Bathing" (weather permitting).  

This tour is an introduction to this area. It will include ferry pick up, return to ferry and can be a 3/4 day visit if students arrive early. (these activities can change order with "Forest Bathing" first!) The weather will influence the order we do things in.

Transportation back to the 4:45 ferry will be provided. 

Check directions on how to take the bus and ferry to Gibsons. I have included them on the "How to Get Here Page" in this blog.

$38.00 per person (does not include the ferry fee)






Friday, August 12, 2016


4) Silk Painting Workshop at Evi's Round Table

This workshop will teach the students how to paint on silk either freestyle, or using a gutta resist to create outlines. I will provide all the materials, and teach various techniques during a day long workshop. The student will create a round painting stretched on a hoop. The result will be a finished small wall hanging to take back as a gift or wall art for your own room. (if the weather is nice painting a silk scarf in the outdoor studio might be possible) Silk painting is magical, and as a fiber artist I will be able to teach several techniques. This is a great way to learn English comprehension, interact using English and do something creative with others!  All the materials will be provided.
Fee $85.00  (includes transport, tutorial, materials, and refreshments, and English practice)

This workshop is indoors, so can take place in any kind of weather. It's messy so best to wear clothing that doesn't matter or bring a big shirt to protect good clothing. (more details to come)