
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.

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.

TEFL Certification and Teaching Business English

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Resources for Students and Tutors

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
Quizzes and activities
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.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://www.tefl.net/esl-lesson-plans/
Ultimate ESL Teaching Manuals by Andromeda Jones
Academic resources from Tailor Joy
Click here to go to the resource page for educational sites and resources for students and teachers.
