English Language Arts (ELA) 10-20-30

- write the best essays ever

- study Macbeth, Othello, Hamlet

- get ahead of the others in your class

- all lessons are private, 1-on-1

- or share the cost with your buddy

- open from 9 to 9, Monday to Friday

How to write an essay

For some, English is their worst subject

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) — It's cool to study Shakespeare. However, not every high school student would agree.

Having trouble writing essays?
Are you dreading the English diploma exam?

Are you great at Math, but failing English 30-1?

Do you think that Shakespeare wrote his plays in a foreign language??

If you answered yes to one--or to all--of these questions, then call for a private ELA tutor who...

knows and understands the Alberta Curriculum
teaches Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, Romeo and Juliet in "real English"
practices essay planning, essay writing and essay editing (see here for details)
prepares private students for the English Diploma Exam
teaches students from the best high schools in Calgary: from Bishop Carroll, Saint Mary's, Sir Winston Churchill, St. Francis, Rundle College, Webber Academy, West Island College, Western Canada High School, William Aberhart
teaching students upgrading at Bow Valley College, Chinook and Mount Royal University

Free Phone Consultation - Solid Advice: 403 613 0364

Two Large, lovely private classrooms

Bright, cheering atmosphere with internet connections and a smartboard. — One of our private classrooms; complete with a smart board.

private classrooms
located in the quiet community of Glamorgan (SW Calgary)
close to Signal Hills / Westhills shopping area
private one-on-one classes available between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Option 1: Come with your child, sit nearby and watch the class!
Option 2: Drop off your child, go do some shopping and return to find your child more confident and better prepared for school!! So easy.

High School English classes

- Alberta curriculum

- most stories, plays and novels

- lots of comprehension practice

- fun, interesting 1-on-1 classes

- easy payments

- experienced and friendly

- feel free to call or email questions

English 30-1 Diploma Exam

(For more details, refer to our page, "Essay Writing")

There is Part A and Part B of the diploma exam. If you want to have private lessons covering both topics, or one of the two, we can help you.

There are many things that you can do to prepare for the High School English 30-1 diploma exam. One of those things is to have a good breakfast before writing it!! Little things count. Now, here are some other ideas as well:

download the list of previous 30-1 diploma exam questions / topics
take the questions and practice writing with friends and give each other a peer review (yes, it is nerdy, but do you want to pass?)
remember to improve your words (don't write baby English), but don't over-reach either and look too fancy
essay writing cannot be learned in a week -- start practising now -- months before the exam
Grade 10 is when you should really start working on your writing skills; Grade 12 is probably too late

Mature Student Challenge Diploma Exam; be prepared

Your English Teacher

BA in Anthrology; MA in Linguistics and Exegesis — Troy C. Moore, BA, MA

Troy C Moore - Senior Instructor and Partner: troy@smart-tutors.com

● 20 years experience; born and raised in Canada
● specialized in writing CRTs and PRTs for the diploma exam

● study and discuss Shakespearean plays (e.g., Macbeth and Hamlet)
● office located in quiet Glamorgan SW (near Sign Hill and Westhills)
● BA Anthropology and Linguistics (University of Western Ontario, 1985)
● Master of Applied Linguistics and Exegesis (Trinity Western University, 2003)
● not very handsome or athletic, but extremely smart!!

Foreign High School Students: Welcome

Japan, China, Malaysia, Vietnam, etc. — Map of Asian nations.

Have you come to Canada to learn more English? Congratulations. Good idea. But we know it is hard. You probably feel Canada is already too cold.

But the hardest thing is English, especially if you are in junior high or senior high. Right? Don't worry -- the weather and the food will get better and we can help you with English.

foreign students get individual study help
learn from teachers that have lived in other countries: we know how you feel
study English and learn Canadian culture
summer courses are available on request

Bangassou, Central African Republic — Troy worked seven years in the Central African Republic. Living and working in another culture (and becoming a student of that culture) is a life changing experience. You learn to see things differently.

Hourly Rates for private classes

$75/hr and up
simple, flexible payment plans
personal cheque, cash or Interact eTransfer®
high school courses are GST exempt
all materials are included for most classes

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