We’re Different
A learning system based on formalised
teaching with the help of resources.
Custom Learning
Tailored courses for every level, from beginner basics to advanced fluency.
Real Practice
Build confidence through real-life conversations and practical exercises.
How It Works
Book a Consultation
The first step in this exciting journey is to book a free consultation session with me. During this session, we will discuss your language goals and I can check your current level and abilities.
Book Your First Lesson!
After our consultation lesson you can use that information to book any of our content lessons for any of the skills that were recommended by us, or you can choose to have your custom lesson created for you.
Study & Practice!
You can choose to have as many lessons as would like! Need just a one time lesson prep session? Want to meet once or twice a week? It's up to you how much you want to study with your instructor and practice with them.
75 US dollars
60 US dollars
60 US dollars
60 US dollars
Choose Your Learning Path
Move beyond basics – master English with engaging, real-world practice!
What Our Learners Say
About West Beverly Language Services
We offer tailored expert-led English courses for all levels. We want to help you build not only fluency in language, but understanding of culture to better build your confidence when speaking.
West Beverly Language provides English language learning services designed to help students achieve their individual language goals. Our instruction focuses on how English is actually used in real life, emphasizing pragmatics and cultural context rather than rote memorization of vocabulary or grammar. This approach helps students develop practical communication skills that support real understanding and long-term improvement.
Our teaching is informed by decades of experience in both in-person and online instruction and guided by the ACTFL proficiency level system to accurately assess and support student progress. By understanding the learner’s context and needs, West Beverly Language creates a structured yet flexible learning environment focused on clear progress and meaningful results.
Meet Your Instructor!
Shane
Hi!
I received my B.A. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in English Literature (with a minor in Film Studies) in 2001 and my M.A. from the University of Illinois at Chicago in Linguistics/TESOL in 2012. I have been teaching ESL for over 24 years, about half of which were spent in Japan and the other half of which were spent in the United States. I was President of the Illinois Teachers of Bilingual / TESOL Education group (ITBE) and I was also the local co-chair of the TESOL annual convention when it was hosted in Chicago.
Currently I am a full time instructor / language pedagogy specialist in the English Language Institute at UChicago where I teach and curriculum design the program's Spoken Communication classes focusing on academic presentation, intercultural pragmatics, and fluency building for the University's international student community. I am very interested in what role culture plays in language acquisition and how branching narratives books and board games can help ELLs improve their English abilities.