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Join an intimate, supportive 6-week reading and conversation group built specifically for adult English learners, newcomers, and international professionals.
Together, we’ll explore How to Pronounce Knife by Giller Prize-winning author Souvankham Thammavongsa, a brilliant, moving collection of short stories centered on the migrant experience, identity, and everyday life in a new culture.
Designed for Intermediate to Advanced learners (B1/B2+), this pilot group combines authentic literature, active conversation practice, and targeted vocabulary support. Each weekly session balances meaningful discussion about story themes with practical skill-building to help you speak with greater confidence, natural vocabulary, and clarity.
Six 60-Minute Live Sessions: Intimate, teacher-led online meetings limited strictly to 6 participants for maximum speaking time.
Targeted Vocabulary & Speaking Guides: Weekly prep guides highlighting key expressions, idioms, and natural phrasing from the text.
Guided Discussion Prompts: Thoughtful, open-ended questions that bridge the stories to your own experiences and perspectives.
Direct Expert Feedback: Continuous instruction and feedback from a TESOL-certified teacher in a friendly, low-pressure environment.
Format: Weekly 60-Minute Live Zoom Meetings
Cohort Size: Max 6 Students (Pilot Pricing)
Level Requirement: Intermediate to Advanced (B1/B2 or above)
Book Format: Participants purchase their own copy (Physical paperback or E-book on Kindle/Kobo)
Join an intimate, supportive 6-week reading and conversation group built specifically for adult English learners, newcomers, and international professionals.
Together, we’ll explore How to Pronounce Knife by Giller Prize-winning author Souvankham Thammavongsa, a brilliant, moving collection of short stories centered on the migrant experience, identity, and everyday life in a new culture.
Designed for Intermediate to Advanced learners (B1/B2+), this pilot group combines authentic literature, active conversation practice, and targeted vocabulary support. Each weekly session balances meaningful discussion about story themes with practical skill-building to help you speak with greater confidence, natural vocabulary, and clarity.
Six 60-Minute Live Sessions: Intimate, teacher-led online meetings limited strictly to 6 participants for maximum speaking time.
Targeted Vocabulary & Speaking Guides: Weekly prep guides highlighting key expressions, idioms, and natural phrasing from the text.
Guided Discussion Prompts: Thoughtful, open-ended questions that bridge the stories to your own experiences and perspectives.
Direct Expert Feedback: Continuous instruction and feedback from a TESOL-certified teacher in a friendly, low-pressure environment.
Format: Weekly 60-Minute Live Zoom Meetings
Cohort Size: Max 6 Students (Pilot Pricing)
Level Requirement: Intermediate to Advanced (B1/B2 or above)
Book Format: Participants purchase their own copy (Physical paperback or E-book on Kindle/Kobo)