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For over 20 years, I’ve had the good fortune of learning from my clients and students, who come from all parts of the world, all age groups and all professions. I believe each of us is capable of learning anything, as long as we are motivated.

English is certainly challenging, but you can master it. Take every chance to improve your language skills….the opportunities are all around. Most importantly, enjoy yourself as much as possible, because our brains learn best when we are relaxed.

In my opinion, there are no bad students; unfortunately, there are students who have been exposed to poor teaching. So if you’re having difficulty or anyone is making you feel inferior or incapable, take control of your learning and find another student or teacher who can explain things to you from a different perspective. Online learning is great for this purpose, because you have so many great learning options. Whatever happens, keep believing in yourself and you will make progress faster than you ever thought possible.

If you find these videos helpful, please tell your friends. Teachers may feel free to use them in class. They can also be embedded in blogs and websites, without special permission. Links to my lessons and to engVid are always appreciated.

I am the director of Diplomat Language School, in Toronto, Canada. There you can study English with me either privately or in a group. I also provide specialized TOEFL training, business English classes and more. Please contact Diplomat Language School for more information about studying English with me in person.

Let me know what lessons you’d like to see in the future by creating a request in my section of the engVid Forum. Thanks for all the encouragement and feedback to date. All the best!

If you TRY, you can do anything! It’s always been my belief that you cannot put information in other people's heads. If you find a way to show them something, they can use their own intelligence to learn. This is my approach to teaching, trying to be both informative while allowing the students to find their own way of learning. I’ve spent the last 12 years teaching in various capacities.

I’ve taught martial arts to kids and developed a curriculum that was geared specifically to enhance their development.

I spent several years, first as a volunteer and then professionally, working with children suffering from autism and Asperger's -- trying to help them learn to deal with the world around them and to learn from their environment. Finally, it was while helping a child that I was asked to work at the Toronto School Board. While I was there, I helped out with kids who were learning English, and my love of teaching ESL began.

Teachers or other English schools who are interested in using these lessons, please go ahead and use them. That's what they're here for!

If you want to learn more about English grammar, vocabulary, and idioms, or if you have any other English questions or suggestions, feel free to go to the engVid forum and leave a message.

I hope you find the lessons fun, and valuable to helping you on your journey of English learning. Thanks for the support... what are you waiting for? Subscribe already!!!

I believe the keys to success are passion, discipline, and an open mind. I try to keep these things in mind when teaching English, as well as in my eternal quest for knowledge. While there will always be bumps along the way, it is how we deal with challenges that define us as people.

I am currently living in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, but I was an immigrant at the age of 6. Being familiar with the challenges that new immigrants and language learners face has fueled my desire to make it easier for those looking to learn the English language. I have been immersed in the world of ESL for over a year now, and it has been extremely rewarding. From one-on-one tutoring, to classroom teaching, and even to teaching foreign speakers over the Internet, I have had a wide range of experiences that have exposed me to the joys of teaching. There are few things more satisfying than seeing someone succeed, especially when you have played a role in that success.

When I'm not teaching, I love to read, play guitar, be creative, watch movies, listen to music, and watch hockey, as well as football/soccer.

If you enjoy the videos, or if you have any questions about the content, please leave comments on the forum or on the comments pages. Also, if you are in the Toronto area and are looking for some private one-on-one tutoring, feel free to contact me!

Good luck, and never stop trying!

Hi! I’m Valen. I am from Toronto, Canada and I have been teaching English for the past two years. I’ve taught ESL in Japan and Korea and am now home in cold Toronto. I believe that learning English should be simple and fun.

If there is a topic you are interested in seeing a lesson on, let me know on the forum!

Hi, I'm Ronnie! My first ever teaching English experience lasted 4 years in the beautiful remote region of Obihiro in Hokkaido, Japan! And now I find myself in Toronto, Canada teaching ESL and business English.

I'm a bit of a "nutter" - which makes learning from me very very exciting! I wish to only teach you REAL LIFE things that are useful, and that we use TODAY - no outdated old school grammar textbooks. You need to know how to survive in this fast-talking, hustle of an English world!