Jennifer Donaldson private tutor in Apex NC, English tutor, ESL

English as a Second Language (ESL tutoring) for Conversational English and Business English

Hire an English Tutor

One-on-one private online English tutoring sessions with reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities with Jennifer Donaldson, English tutor. Learn to speak English with confidence. 

Email me about the schedule and how to enroll.

55 minute sessions on Zoom/$60 session

ESL Tutoring Conversational English for Teens and Adults, level A2 – C2 (high beginner – advanced)

What we can practice together in Conversational English Tutoring

  • Conversation practice (new friends, doctors, teachers, coworkers, store clerks, travel, etc.)
  • Practice what you are learning in other ESL classes (functional use of English grammar)
  • Learn idioms, small talk, and cultural nuances
  • Business or school presentation practice and proofread slides
  • Business English tailored to your job
  • Practice writing emails or talking on the phone
  • Job interview practice
  • Practice pronunciation of American English and learn new vocabulary words with a native American English teacher
  • Practice everyday conversations and discussions about life, school, work, travel, and real world topics
  • Optional short homework assignments if you want more practice

If you are taking other courses, this is a good way to practice what you are learning in a safe and supportive space. You will get specific feedback and individual language practice in every session. If there are specific things you want to practice, such as public speaking or talking to a school teacher, we can practice those. 

👉 If you are looking for an online English tutor, email me

Hire a Business English Tutor

Do you own a small business and hire internationally? Are you willing to invest in your employees’ communication skills and strengthen your business? I offer custom one-on-one and small group Business English sessions tailored to specific industries, job roles, and communication goals.

Your employees have the skills to do their jobs well, so now help them communicate those skills clearly and confidently. I provide customized Business English tutoring for companies that employ international professionals who need to strengthen everyday and professional communication skills.

Unlike generic ESL classes, my one-on-one or small-group online sessions are tailored to your workplace language: presentations, emails, meetings, and customer conversations. With over 30 years of education experience and a TEFL certification, I help your team build fluency, cultural understanding, and confidence that translates into productivity and customer satisfaction.

👉 Email to schedule a consultation to create a customized English-training plan for your team and watch their confidence grow.

ESL tutoring

Private online English practice with Jennifer Donaldson, founder and educator at Tailor Joy LLC

Jennifer Donaldson is a TEFL-certified English teacher specializing in conversational and business English.

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TEFL Certification and Teaching Business English

private online tutoring with Jennifer Donaldson at Tailor Joy LLC

What ESL clients are saying...

Tutoring with Jennifer has been one of the most special parts of my journey. When I started, I was shy and unsure about speaking English—especially in public. But Jennifer made me feel supported and truly cared for.Every lesson felt like a little boost of confidence, and little by little, I started to believe in myself. I’ll always be grateful for her patience, kindness, and encouragement that made such a big difference in my life and in my presentations at work. Thank you for being more than just a teacher—you were a true cheerleader!
Lynette
Conversational English Client
The ESL class with Jennifer started while I was very stuck and insecure, especially in speaking, but Jennifer was able to create a secure atmosphere so I could improve my speaking skills. During the class, I felt confident to apply for a job and got approved. Yeey! Jennifer is kind, patient and passionate about her work. Thanks, Jennifer, for all support, you were a gift.
Kelly
Conversational English Client
The ESL classes were excellent for helping with my insecurity about speaking, and Jennifer made me feel comfortable to talk.
Nayara
Conversational English Client

Resources for Students and Tutors

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Conversational English tutoring for adults with Jennifer Donaldson of Tailor Joy LLC, English tutor.

Learn more about why you should hire a private language tutor.

Reading and Writing

Read English news stories

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/

Grammar and more

https://www.usingenglish.com/

Quizzes and activities

http://a4esl.org/

Vocabulary

https://www.tv411.org/vocabulary

One page fiction stories

https://teacher.depaul.edu/Reading_Passages_FICTION.html

Listening and Speaking

Practice listening and speaking

https://www.esl-lab.com/

https://www.elllo.org/levels/A2-English-Lessons/index.html

https://southcoastliteracy.org/learn-at-home-with-sclc

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/ (British English pronunciation used)

Practice American English Pronunciation

http://www.learnersdictionary.com/pronex/pronex.htm

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/activities-for-learners/?skill=pronunciation

Other

Business English

https://eslfriend.com/category/business-english/

ESL Resource Sites

https://eslfriend.com/

https://www.tefl.net/esl-lesson-plans/

https://en.islcollective.com/

Ultimate ESL Teaching Manuals by Andromeda Jones

https://bilinguanation.com/

Academic resources from Tailor Joy

Click here to go to the resource page for educational sites and resources for students and teachers.