CELBAN | IELTS | English

1) The programs were designed by an expert: Armindo Fontana earned a master's in education from UBC with a focus on program planning; besides, he has designed curriculum for several general, academic, business, and technical English courses, including courses aimed at helping students or professionals in the fields of airport operations, nursing, automobile and aircraft mechanics, business, and caregiving, to name a few.  
2) The courses are taught by the expert who designed it. It is like having the engineer who designed your car as your personal mechanic! It is even more reassuring to know that the instructor has more than 22 years of experience in language acquisition and development.
3) The courses are taught by someone who knows the different needs of students. Having taught students from 55 different countries, the instructor can identify the specific needs of students from different nationalities…and knows how he can address them!
4) You will get abundant and instant feedback. Students are not going to watch prerecorded sessions; instead, they will be interacting with the instructor in real time, which will sure impact their learning in a very positive way. Students will know where their weaknesses lie and how these can be eliminated or reduced.  
5) Our fees are affordable. Bring two friends with you and all of you will get a 50% DISCOUNT!  
6) Learning is convenient. All sessions are online using Zoom, so students can attend them from the comfort of their homes. Besides, classes can be recorded; as a result, if students cannot attend a class, they won't miss anything. What's more, you can start at any time!
7) The courses can be comprehensive...or not! They may cover all 4 skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Alternatively, students can focus on one or two skills; it all depends on the needs of the students.
8) Classes are fun. Thanks to the instructor’s creativity and sense of humor, students won’t even notice they are working on their language skills.
9) The materials are relevant. Only our students can have access to our CELBAN prep materials. They display a high level of resemblance with the actual CELBAN exam in terms of format and level of difficulty.  Likewise, materials used in other courses are designed or chosen carefully to ensure maximum results. 

10) You will learn  in the most effective manner: by using what you learned! You cannot learn to cook by watching videos about cooking, you cannot learn to ride a bike by reading a book on how to do it, and you cannot learn to play the guitar by listening to someone explaining how it can be done. The only way you can acquire skills is by using them...and getting feedback from an expert on what you did wrong and how you can do it right.
11) Your needs will be met. YORK ENGLISH SERVICES is not a machine designed to make money. We care! Thus, we will do whatever it takes to ensure you are satisfied!
 

Armindo is a very professional teacher. He made our class fun and exciting. He helped me a lot to pass my CELBAN. I will always be grateful to him for his support and kindness. I highly recommend Armindo for those international nurses planning to pursue their nursing profession here in Canada. 

Jin, Philippines

 I took the step of faith to come to Canada to achieve my dream of becoming an RN. We all have to write the English exam if we were educated outside Canada. It was challenging to achieve the desired scores. I am a success story because every time I fell down, I picked myself up, tirelessly worked with Armindo. I got all the support needed to achieve my goals. Set time to chase your objectives and your passion, and you are halfway there, Always believe in yourself .

Victoria, Kenya

Armindo is one of the most jovial, hardworking and supportive teachers I know. I had taken multiple IELTS and CELBAN classes from different institutions, but among all teachers I worked with, Armindo was the only one who found what was lacking in my speech, where and what I should  correct and what I should really focus on. He made me realize that English is not too hard, and it just need some time, practice and proper guidance to make it easier. I passed my CELBAN because of his  guidance and support. As a foreigner from a non English speaking country, I always had issues with pronunciation. He found my core issue and made me practice word after word until I got it correct, which, of course, helped me  pass the CELBAN exam. I'm truly grateful for your help. I really don't have enough words to explain his unique way of teaching. 

Akash, India

Armindo is a lovely teacher, who is very experienced in teaching. He always corrects us about the grammar and pronunciation problems and I think this is a very effective way of learning English and preparing for the exam. He speaks very clearly, which makes it easier for us international students to catch. Also, he is very kind and helps us with speaking and writing preparation before the exam. This helps us find mistakes that cannot be found by ourselves, get used to the exam, and have more confidence. Last but not least, his class has a lot of fun and we learn English happily. 

Lina, China

Armindo is not only a knowledgeable and experienced English  teacher but also a compassionate, persevering, and attentive person with  a great sense of humor. Thus, he makes the overwhelming burden of studying English enjoyable and possible to complete.

Shoko, Japan 

I am a Registered Nurse from India who came to Canada with a dream of becoming a Canadian RN. As a newcomer as well as an international student, it was tough  for me to pass my CELBAN exam.  But,  I was so blessed to be part of Armindo's Medical Terminology and CELBAN classes. My English knowledge and communication really improved with his constant motivation and support. I did all the homework and engaged in all class activities, which helped me boost my confidence in speaking, reading, listening and writing skills. The way Armindo taught everything was really appreciable. The learning tips which he shared with  me  helped me pass  my CELBAN exam in my first attempt. Moreover, Armindo's classes are very interesting thanks to his inborn sense of humor. Now I am a successful LPN working in New Brunswick, and soon I will be an RN in British Columbia. Last but not the least, thank you, Armindo, for all your hard work and determination to teach students from all over the world.  

Ancy, India

It is my pleasure to introduce Armindo to students who want to learn English. Because he is very professional,  I could improve my English , so I passed CELBAN. I had failed the speaking part of the CELBAN exam twice before I started practicing speaking with him. As we all know, we have three chances to write CELBAN within two years. He is perfect for teaching speaking and writing. As a Chinese student whose official language is not English, I had a bunch of grammar and vocabulary problems, but Armindo was always very patient to correct my mistakes and to suggest more suitable vocabulary. Regarding writing, he knows how to help you find the key points of the questions and how to structure your writing. He looks at every student individually and gets to know their weaknesses in order to give targeted training. The most important thing is students like his class very much as he combines knowledge with fun. Let me put this way, we always learn while we laugh. I have great memories of his classes, and they brought me a lot of happiness. 

Selina, China

Armindo was a huge part of my success in passing  CELBAN. There are a plethora of reasons why I recommend taking his classes, and I can state a few. The course takes you back to the basic English rules, which a lot of us ignore but are important in the eyes of the assessors. The practice tests he gave during our discussions were in line with how the actual tests are. The classes were so engaging and effective that I got the confidence and knowledge to take the CELBAN head-on. Actually, I’m still benefiting from the course even after having taken the test. 

Ella, Philippines

 Thank you for the time you welcomed me as a student in your celban class. The wonderful experience gave me a unique birds-eye view of the educational happenings inside the classroom. The enthusiasm and joy you have for teaching creates a fantastic atmosphere for learning. The patience you have for your students, especially the ones who struggle to keep up, is truly amazing.I got to learn alot and am honoured to have been part of your class...Thank you Armindo 

Fay, Kenya