English Communications Consulting for Businesses
Working with companies to unlock the full potential of their staff
How we can help your business:
The Saskatoon workforce has become a cultural mosaic.
Canadians take pride in this diversity, yet it comes with challenges in the workplace.
Difficulties in communication can arise between:
management and employees
between employees from different backgrounds
between employees and clientele.
This can result in:
inaccurate assumptions
miscommunications
lost efficiencies
frustrations for participants on all sides.
Client complaints, worker dissatisfaction, and staff turnover rise. Workers may wonder what they’re doing wrong, and managers worry that they’ve hired the wrong people . . .
. . . and nobody knows where to turn for answers.
It doesn’t have to be this way . . .
There are learnable features of the Canadian communication style that, once noticed and mastered by newcomers, can bring clarity to these workplace conversations and interactions. From:
the way we greet and initiate conversation to
the ideal speaking pace we should use to
the body language signals we convey to
the words we emphasize when we speak,
these insights can transform the interactions in workplaces from frustrating and alienating to clear and empowering.
What People Are Saying
“We recently worked with John to provide communication training for our team that are newcomers to Canada (and some that have been here a bit longer!) and the experience was extremely positive. Our staff found the sessions very valuable. They were practical, directly applicable to their day-to-day roles. The training offered clear guidance on workplace communication, customer interactions and cultural expectations which will go a long way to helping the participants feel more confident and effective on the job.
We’ve already noticed a shift in how our team approaches customer service, with more thoughtful and professional interactions. They also seem to be more willing to engage in conversation with the other team members. I’m confident that this investment will have a meaningful impact on our overall performance and bottom line.
I would highly recommend this program to any organization looking to support newcomer employees and strengthen their workplace communication.”
Trish Holst - GT Glass
Amna - from Libya
For me, John isn't just an English teacher — he’s basically my “Canada-in-a-classroom” guide.
Fei - from China
“I will always remember John’s patience with us in the English speaking class, especially when teaching how to communicate clearly and confidently, even with our accents. I can truly say it worked. After only a few months in Canada, I placed second in an oral presentation, improved my presentations overall, and even received congratulations from my supervisor.”
Ana - from Brazil
It is very valuable to have a native English teacher, as John taught me idiomatic expressions, Canadian customs, social norms, and traditions, which helped me to integrate into the community. I learned a lot from him, not only English, but also information that I never learned from any books or from daily conversations with others in Canada.
Zahra - from Iran
“What stayed with me most was the confidence I gained. I didn’t just learn more English in John’s class; I started feeling comfortable expressing myself in English. Our class was scheduled for two hours, but many of us arrived early and stayed after class because we were making real progress.”
Sajad - from Iran