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Student Learning Centre (SLC)

Student Learning Centre

ESL Coaching

ESL coaching is offered by appointment only. It includes the following services:

  • One-on-One Appointments: get help with oral presentation & communication, reading comprehension, and basic writing skills.
  • English Conversation Group: practice speaking English in a small group with an ESL Coach.

Coaching Appointments

How to Access Coaching

Coaching is offered online and on-campus. Click on the tabs to see the schedules and booking information for each service.

  • Online One-on-One Appointments
  • On-campus One-on-One Appointments
  • Online Conversation Group
  • On-campus Conversation Group

Please note that students are allowed a maximum of 2 ESL appointments per week.

Online: Book a One-on-One Appointment

Appointment Information:

  • Coaching sessions become available a week in advance at midnight.
  • You can book a maximum of 2 sessions per week regardless of whether the sessions are online or on-campus, and regardless of which ESL coach you see. For more information, please visit our FAQ.
  • If no sessions are displayed in the list, they have all been booked. Check tomorrow to see new sessions as they are listed.
  • If you don’t see any available appointments in the subject you are interested in, check back regularly. Appointment slots may reappear in the booking system after a cancellation.

Spring Coaching: May 12 – August 15, 2025

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
11:00 AM   Edythe Edythe    
12:00 PM   Edythe Edythe    
1:00 PM   Edythe      
2:00 PM          
3:00 PM Ana John       
4:00 PM Ana John    John  
5:00 PM Ana     John  
6:00 PM          
7:00 PM          
8:00 PM       John  
9:00 PM   John      

Cancellations One-on-One & Conversation Group: If you need to cancel a coaching session, use the cancellation link in your confirmation email. If you do not have your confirmation email, cancel using the Session Cancellation Form.

On-campus: Book a One-on-One Appointment

Appointment Information:

  • Coaching sessions become available a week in advance at midnight.
  • You can book a maximum of 2 sessions per week regardless of whether the sessions are online or on-campus, and regardless of which ESL coach you see. For more information, please visit our FAQ.
  • If no sessions are displayed in the list, they have all been booked. Check tomorrow to see new sessions as they are listed.
  • If you don’t see any available appointments in the subject you are interested in, check back regularly. Appointment slots may reappear in the booking system after a cancellation.

Spring Coaching: May 12 – August 15, 2025

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM     John    
10:00 AM     John    
11:00 AM       Edythe Ana
12:00 PM     John Edythe Ana
1:00 PM     John Edythe Ana

Cancellations One-on-One & Conversation Group: If you need to cancel a coaching session, use the cancellation link in your confirmation email. If you do not have your confirmation email, cancel using the Session Cancellation Form.

On-campus: English Conversation Group

  • Registration opens 24 hours in advance.
  • No booking limit: You can attend as many sessions as you want. Attending an ESL Conversation Group session does not count towards the weekly ESL appointment limit.

Cancellations One-on-One & Conversation Group: If you need to cancel a coaching session, use the cancellation link in your confirmation email. If you do not have your confirmation email, cancel using the Session Cancellation Form.

On-campus: English Conversation Group

  • Registration opens 24 hours in advance.
  • No booking limit: You can attend as many sessions as you want. Attending an ESL Conversation Group session does not count towards the weekly ESL appointment limit.

Cancellations One-on-One & Conversation Group: If you need to cancel a coaching session, use the cancellation link in your confirmation email. If you do not have your confirmation email, cancel using the Session Cancellation Form.

Coaching Information & Resources

What You Should Know Before Your Session

For rules and expectations, please read our policies on the Coaching Lab home page.