Words in Action Level 1-4
Words in action is a vocabulary based class designed to give students the building blocks required for English communication. In this class, students will be introduced to a range of new vocabulary and English expressions. Staring in level 1, the most common, everyday terms will be studied. As students progress through the levels, a broader range of terms will be introduced, affording students a greater degree of variety and self-expression. The goal is not to memorize, but to develop the ability to use new terms accurately. Therefore, each class will employ a variety of communication based activities.
Integrated Grammar Level 2-4
Designed to ensure that students have a strong foundation in grammar, this class covers simple sentence structure to advanced grammatical forms. Core concepts are developed in each class. Special attention is paid to grammar in use. First, grammar forms and rules are taught. Then, the remaining portion of the class is dedicated to communicative activities which require the accurate use of the structures learned. Accuracy and immediate correction are key components of this class.
Communicate Level 1-4
Communicate is a speaking based class that affords students the opportunity to employ the grammar and vocabulary that they have learned. Each week students are introduced to a new topic and develop their speaking skills through a range of speaking activities. Each level requires students to do presentations ranging in length and difficulty. Correction is emphasized, allowing students to continuously develop their skills.
Listening Level 5 and 6
This class will challenge students with authentic listening materials from a variety of sources. Students in this class will be exposed to ‘real world’ listening materials, from TV shows to political speeches. Various exercises will help students listen for main ideas and specific details. It is a challenging, yet rewarding class that allows students to take their listening skills to the next level.
Speaking Level 5 and 6
The aim of this course is to improve students’ spoken fluency, accuracy and confidence through a consideration of various issues. The course targets international students who have already established knowledge of spoken English; and therefore is more suitable for the upper intermediate to advanced levels. Presentations at this level become much more demanding and are evaluated more rigorously.
Writing Level 5 and 6
The goal of our writing program is to expand upon the grammar basics that have been learned and develop more advanced writing forms. The class progresses from reviewing basic grammar structures to introducing more advanced forms. Students will also learn how to write cohesively. Beginning with simple sentence structure, students will eventually be expected to both understand and construct complete essays.
Grammar Clinic Level 1-6
Prior to joining Grammar clinic, a level test will be used to assess each student’s grammar level. Students will then take the steps needed to increase their knowledge and gain confidence in their skills. There are plenty of chances to use this new grammar with a variety of activities designed to engage participants in the learning process.
Pronunciation Clinic Level 1-6
Different language speakers have different problems when it comes to pronunciation. We focus on the specific problems of each group in order to make you more easily understood by native speakers. This course focuses on problem sounds that are easily confused. Clear instruction and consistent practice are vital for significant improvement.For those students who have already covered the basics of pronunciation we also offer an intonation clinic for higher level students.
Academic Speaking Levels 4-6This clinic allows students to see the progress of their speaking skills in a measurable way. This is done through the use of the speaking components of various English proficiency tests. The primary test used is the IELTS test, which gives students the opportunity to develop their skills within a structured framework.
Listening Clinic Levels 1-6
Students use a variety of both ESL and real world material to develop their listening skills. This balance is extremely important as we are not trying to prepare students only for academic success but also to function effectively in a variety of situations in their lives. Students are exposed to ‘natural’ English and learn colloquial language through a range of activities and materials.
Conversation Club Levels 2-6
Conversation Club is a great way to improve speaking skills and receive feedback in problem speaking areas. Everyday a new topic is discussed and many new idioms and common expressions connected to the topic are taught. In this unique class, the maximum number of students is five. Having a smaller group means students have many opportunities to talk. Mistakes are written down by the teacher, which are then photocopied and given to students at the end of class.
Essential Speaking Levels 1-2
This class is designed for lower level students who need to acquire speaking skills for their daily life in Canada. Students work from dialogues for everyday situations, such as, going to the bank, post office, restaurants or talking to your homestay family. Dialogues are presented, practiced and personalized. This class is enormously helpful for students who have just arrived in Canada.
