Private Language Instruction

Service description

1. 01

   Who Private Instruction Is For

   Private lessons suit learners whose goals are specific, whose schedules are irregular, or whose progress has stalled in a group setting. If you are preparing for a job interview in a second language, relocating to a French- or Mandarin-speaking region, or returning to a language after years away, the one-on-one format removes every obstacle that a shared classroom creates.

   This programme is equally well suited to complete beginners who want to build correct habits from the first lesson and to advanced speakers who need to refine register, eliminate persistent errors, or develop professional vocabulary. Whatever your starting point, the intake process establishes it precisely so that no session is wasted on material you have already mastered.

2. 02

   Languages and Session Format

   Lessons are available in French, Mandarin, Japanese, and EAL. Each session runs 60 minutes — long enough to move through meaningful material, short enough to sustain full concentration throughout. You may attend in our Victoria studio or join online; the curriculum, feedback quality, and instructor engagement are identical in both formats.

   If your priorities shift — for example, if a work opportunity makes Mandarin more urgent than the French you originally enrolled for — you may redirect your remaining sessions to a different language with at least one week's notice. Your learner profile and all progress notes transfer with you, so no ground is lost in the transition.

3. 03

   How a Lesson Is Built — The Craft of Weekly Planning

   Before your first session, your instructor compiles a detailed learner profile from a comprehensive intake assessment. This profile records your vocabulary range, grammatical gaps, pronunciation patterns, and stated goals. It is not a form filed away; it is a living document your instructor returns to before every single lesson.

   Each week, your instructor reviews your progress data and updates the lesson plan accordingly. If last week's session revealed a recurring error in verb aspect or tonal accuracy, this week's plan addresses it directly. After every session you receive a written feedback summary, and each month you receive a progress report with measurable benchmarks so you can see, concretely, how far you have come.

4. 04

   Your Instructor

   Every private instructor at Kwong Language Studio is either a native speaker of the language they teach or a formally trained linguist holding an advanced degree in applied linguistics or education. We do not assign instructors by availability alone; during intake we match you with someone whose teaching style, scheduling availability, and subject strengths align with your profile.

   Because your instructor works with you alone, they learn your particular way of processing new grammar, the vocabulary domains that motivate you, and the error patterns that surface under pressure. That accumulated knowledge compounds over time, making each successive lesson more efficient than the last.

5. 05

   Session Packages and What Is Included

   Every package — whether a single session or an intensive block of 40 — includes the same full set of resources: your intake assessment and learner profile, a custom lesson plan updated weekly, written feedback after every session, and access to our proprietary practice materials library. There are no stripped-down entry tiers; the craft of instruction does not change based on how many sessions you purchase.

   Pricing starts at CAD 75 per hour for a single session. Blocks of 10, 20, and 40 sessions are available at progressively lower per-session rates, reflecting our commitment to learners who invest in sustained progress rather than occasional top-ups. Please refer to the Sales Terms for cancellation and rescheduling details.

6. 06

   How to Get Started

   The process begins with your intake assessment — a structured conversation and written evaluation that maps your current level and clarifies your goals. This step is not a formality; it is the measurement that every subsequent lesson is built from. Arriving with a clear sense of your immediate goal, even a rough one, helps your instructor design the most direct path forward.

   Once your learner profile is complete, we match you with an instructor and schedule your first session. If you have specific scheduling constraints — evenings, weekends, or a particular day of the week — raise them during intake so we can find the best match from the outset.

What the service includes

• Comprehensive intake assessment and learner profile
• Custom lesson plan updated weekly
• Native-speaker or formally trained instructor
• Written feedback summary after every session
• Access to our proprietary practice materials library
• Monthly progress report with measurable benchmarks

How We Work

1. 1

   Initial Enquiry

   Contact us by phone or email to describe your goals, timeline, and preferred language. We will identify which programme or instructor is the right fit before you commit to anything.

2. 2

   Placement Assessment

   New students complete a 30-minute placement test — written and spoken — so we assign you to exactly the right level. Business and exam-prep clients also complete a needs analysis.

3. 3

   Learner Profile and Syllabus

   Your instructor builds a detailed learner profile and prepares a custom syllabus or selects the appropriate group level. You receive this document before your first session.

4. 4

   First Session

   Your programme begins. The first session establishes rapport, confirms the level is correct, and sets the pace for the weeks ahead. Adjustments are made immediately if needed.

5. 5

   Progress Review and Next Steps

   At the end of each term or block, you receive a written progress report. We discuss your results and recommend the next stage — whether that is advancing a level, switching format, or adding private sessions.

Price

Gross prices are for guidance only. You will receive an exact quote before work begins.

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