English that gets you somewhere.
Practical English for work, CELPIP, citizenship and life in Canada.
Private, small-group and real-world English programs for busy adults in Toronto and online. Founded by a TESL Ontario-certified adult ESL instructor.
- Speaking with less hesitation
- Clear pronunciation and rhythm
- Workplace English & emails
- CELPIP and citizenship preparation
- Writing that sounds natural
- Real Toronto conversations
English coaching in Toronto
Practical adult ESL coaching — private lessons, small groups, and English Walks Toronto.
What do you need English for?
Choose the path that matches your goal. Each one is built for adults, with practical correction and real-life practice.
CELPIP & Citizenship English
Focused preparation that turns practice into a clear, confident test-day plan.
- Speaking confidence
- Test strategy
- Targeted feedback
Canadian Workplace Communication
Practical coaching for the conversations that shape how you are understood at work.
- Meetings & email
- Interviews
- Professional confidence
English Walks Toronto
Build natural English through guided practice in real Toronto neighbourhoods.
- Real conversations
- Local culture
- Practical English
Private & Small-Group English
Personal, supportive coaching that focuses on the English you want to use every day.
- Pronunciation
- Everyday English
- Personal support
Not ready for a full program? Start small.
Try a focused session first, get useful feedback, and move into a larger program only if it fits.
$20 / session
Speaking Lab
Small-group speaking practice with practical conversation and correction.
Join the interest list; dates are confirmed when sessions are set.
Join the Speaking Lab$29
CELPIP & Citizenship Diagnostic
A short online readiness check to identify speaking and listening gaps.
Preparation guidance only — not an official test or CLB result.
Book a $29 Diagnostic$39 / person
English Walks Toronto
Guided small-group English practice in real Toronto situations.
Join the interest list; the next route and date are confirmed directly.
Join an English Walk$49
Targeted Communication Clinic
A focused 90-minute small-group clinic for one communication goal.
Topics vary by interest and may include workplace, interviews, or speaking and listening.
Join a $49 ClinicEnglish coaching for adults who understand English but want to communicate better.
Adult newcomers
Build practical English for life in Toronto, appointments, services, school, work, and community conversations.
Workplace English
Practice professional speaking, small talk, emails, interviews, customer conversations, and clear workplace communication.
Speaking confidence
Reduce hesitation, improve pronunciation, organize your ideas, and speak more naturally in real situations.
Not ready to commit? Start free.
25 Useful English Sentences for Work and Daily Life in Canada
Use these sentences for workplace conversations, appointments, small talk, asking for help, and daily life in Canada. A simple, no-pressure way to start.
Founded by a TESL Ontario-certified adult ESL instructor
Hi, I'm Mike, founder of Confident English. I'm a TESL Ontario certified ESL teacher, born and raised in Toronto, with experience teaching adult English learners through the TDSB and community-based LINC programs.
Confident English is built to be more personal, flexible and practical than a large language school — with the structure and professionalism of a real program. Some of my former adult ESL learners have voluntarily come back for paid private instruction, which is the kind of trust I work hard to earn.
I also bring Toronto into the learning experience through English Walks Toronto, where students practice speaking while exploring neighbourhoods, cafés, culture, local history, and everyday public situations.
Why Work With Mike?
Supportive English coaching with practical correction, real classroom experience, and a Toronto-based approach.
Certified Adult ESL Teacher
Learn with a TESL Ontario certified teacher who understands adult English learners.
Real Classroom Experience
Experience teaching adult learners through TDSB and community-based LINC programs.
Practical Correction
Get feedback on your speaking, grammar, pronunciation, and writing so your practice has a clear direction.
Toronto-Based Support
Learn English for real life in Canada, including work, appointments, interviews, services, and everyday conversations.
Confidence-First Coaching
Practice in a supportive environment so you can speak with less hesitation and more clarity.
Small-Group Adult Focus
Learn in a focused environment designed for adults, not children or large classroom settings.
What Students Can Expect
Practical English coaching focused on correction, confidence, and real-life communication.
Clear Correction
Get practical feedback on your speaking, pronunciation, grammar, and writing so you know exactly what to improve.
Real-Life Practice
Practice English for work, appointments, daily conversations, interviews, emails, and public situations in Canada.
More Confidence
Build the habit of speaking with less hesitation and more clarity in everyday and professional situations.
Learn English. Explore Toronto. Use it for real.
English Walks Toronto turns the city into your classroom. Practice speaking in real neighbourhoods, cafés, markets and public spaces — from Yorkville and Bloor Street to Koreatown and the ROM area — with a certified teacher by your side.
Skills practiced on a walk
- Asking questions
- Making small talk
- Describing places
- Giving opinions
- Ordering coffee or food
- Toronto history & culture
- Speaking naturally in public
Simple programs, clear prices.
Start with a free assessment and we'll recommend the right fit. Full program details are on the programs page.
Confident English 4-Week Upgrade
$599 / 4 weeks
Personalized 1-on-1 English coaching for adults who want focused correction, structure, and faster progress.
- 16 hours over 4 weeks
- 2 lessons per week
- Speaking and pronunciation practice
- Grammar correction and writing feedback
- Weekly personalized practice plan
- Homework and correction tasks
- Workplace and daily-life English
- Light WhatsApp support
- Optional English Walks session
Small Group English Program
$300/person for the next cohort
A focused 4-week English class for adults who want practice, correction, and confidence in a small supportive group.
- 16 total hours
- Maximum 4 students
- Weekend or flexible schedule
- Speaking, writing, grammar, and pronunciation
- Workplace and daily-life English
- Weekly practice tasks
- Light WhatsApp support
- Current next-cohort price: $300/person
New to Toronto? Start with confidence.
Practical pre-arrival and first-week support for adults, professionals, students and families adjusting to life in Toronto.
Book a Free English Assessment
Fill this out and I'll reply with the best option for your English goal.
Tell me about your English goal and I'll help you choose the best next step: CELPIP preparation, workplace communication, private coaching, a small group, or an English Walk.
mike@confidentenglish.ca