C.E.O.L.A.

ACCENT REDUCTION
&
LANGUAGE TRAINING

Which courses are you interested in?

Accent
Reduction

The Accent Reduction lessons are for mid-to-high level foreign students who need to effectively improve their English accent and gain more confidence speaking in a business environment, marketing phone calls, and even day-to-day English speaking environments. Each student will learn the various sounds of each letter from A-Z and how they form their sounds.

Interview Preparation

Interviews can be very stressful and making the first impression is everything. For a person from a foreign country and having to speak in English, the thought of speaking in English can at times feel overwhelming. The Interview Preparation course helps you overcome your fears by working on possible questions asked and your answers that you might have while at the same time working with your accent to make your answers clearer.

Presentation Preparation

Whether you're making an in-person presentation, or an online presentation it can very stressful for anyone. Well, when English is not your native language, it can be even more difficult. The Presentation Preparation classes will help you from start to finish find the right words and style to help you give an outstanding presentation, or even an award, no matter what topic you are talking about.

Conversational English

The Conversational English classes and course are based on various themes from a multiple of sources. The classes will focus on idioms, phrasal verbs and advanced vocabulary that can be used in either business, or day-to-day conversations in English. Before each theme is introduced, there will be open discussions and reading topics assigned.

Meet your Teacher

Stephen Hansen-Langmann

Teacher & Owner

Stephen is a certified TESOL instructor and has been teaching ESL students from all over the world for over 20 years.

What is C.E.O.L.A.?

C.E.O.L.A

C.E.O.L.A. Accent Reduction and Language Training is a unique online English Language school that focuses on a person’s foreign English accent, interview preparation, presentation skills, conversational vocabulary, and how they can improve their English conversation skills in a business environment, or in their daily lives.
The abbreviated name C.E.O.L.A. stands for: Canadian English Online Learning Academy.
The actual name Ceola (siː-ˈiː-ˈoʊ-ˈɛl-ˈeɪ) (See-Oh-La) and its meaning originally comes from Old English and Celtic origins meaning: Throat (Old English) and Music (Irish).

From the Blog:

Former Korean students of Stephen have said:

"Mr. Hansen, I want to tell you that I'm so glad to be your student. You've helped me recover my self-confidence in English. You correct my words gently, and you always want to listen to me. You are not only just a teacher for me, but the person who revived my interest in English. I think you are born to teach. Your words make us think, make us active, and make us enjoy the subject. You are truly a great teacher."
Ji Yoon
Former student, South Korea
"I really love your passionate and caring lessons. I really believe that your classes provide a wonderful benchmark for ESL learning Thank you again for your considerate concerns for me."
Jong Ho Lee
Former student, South Korea
"I am very honored to be taught by one of the teachers who has great passion for their students I definitely think, if it wasn't for your class, I would have forgotten how to "speak" English...You'll always be the greatest native-English teacher that I ever had."
Chae Joo Lee
Former student, South Korea

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