This class is an opportunity for learners wanting to specialize in more than one topic taught by Ms. Shiren in one class. Learners can mix and match topics to their preference, and Ms. Shiren will create a class around their needs and goals. 

For world languages, you can have a beginner or intermediate level and come to class to specialize in grammar improvement, developing your vocabulary, practising your pronunciation and listening, or reading. Exposure to elements of culture in the language(s) selected can also be an option. Languages available include English, French, Spanish and introductory Mandarin Chinese. ESL language learners can also benefit from these classes!

For writing, focus can be on essay writing and finding the clarity in your expression; strengthening and practising vocabulary and grammar; focused reading study, advanced reading comprehension, and test preparation can also prepare students to be confident with these kinds of language skills. This service is available for English, Spanish or French, and can be mixed with writing and/or other language study. Mixing English writing lessons with a foreign language is a possibility in this class, with time dedicated to each subject.

Finally, learners of African Diaspora Studies may want to craft essays on topics related to the African Diaspora, and this may be a format to approach that content. Work in geography, history, social sciences or a deepening one-on-one study of a topic related to the African Diaspora or the topic of your choice is also possible. This class can be used to prepare for research studies leading to writing an essay on your preferred research topic.

Sample Assignments:
Teens: Guided Research Essay
Kids: Guided Research Presentation/Craft

Summary of areas you can mix and match from:
-Language Study, including vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, writing, listening and speaking, available in English, Spanish and French 
-Dual language study, even if you have varying levels of proficiency in each
-Exposure to a new lunch while brushing up on a familiar one
-African Diaspora Studies specialized study
-Social sciences, geography, history for a specialized topic or a more general approach
-Mixing writing and social sciences, geography, or history, in English, French or Spanish
-A special research project, to practise public speaking, writing, research and/or presentation skills
-A special research project to prepare you for university level writing, with research of topic and follow up with the writing and structure of your essay. You will be guided throughout the research phase through to the completion of your essay!


Benefits of taking this class:
-Time Management skills
-Organizational skills
-Planning skills
-Research skills
-Fluency
-Confidence in your writing
-Enhanced understanding of language structures
-Guided exploration of subjects near and dear to your heart
-Discovering your passion through focused dedication to a topic of your choice


PLEASE CONTACT ME TO PERSONALIZE YOUR CLASS CONTENT AND TIME STRUCTURE. LESSONS OFFERED CAN BE MORE OR LESS TIME THAN THE TIME INDICATED IN THE CLASS LISTING AND PERSONALIZED TO YOUR NEEDS. PLEASE NOTE: If you are planning a research or long-term writing project, frequency of meeting can also be open to planning in a tailored schedule, with outcome goals.