Language School

There are four courses in our part-time English Communication program:

1. English Oral Communication
2. English Written Communication
3. English Pronunciation Workshop
4. Business English

The course descriptions and schedules are below. We would like to remind you that you may obtain a 15% discount if you register for 2 or more of the courses below. Also, all returning studnets receive a $30 discount when they register for their next course.

English Oral Communication

Students will focus on speaking (vocabulary development and pronunciation) and listening skills.

Some writing and grammar will be included. An interactive approach will be used to involve students in conversations, and the small class size (approximately 12-15 students) and supportive environment will ensure that everyone has the opportunity to develop their communication skills.

Five levels are offered: From Beginner (1) to Advanced (5)

Tuesday and Thursday
6 pm to 8:30 pm

Section 5301-E13 to 5305-E13
July 9 to August 29
Mandatory Placement Test: July 4

40 hours / $245 / Age: 16 and over

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English Written Communication and Grammar

Students will focus on improving their English writing and grammar and will practice by writing a wide variety of documents.  These include workplace documents such as email and letters as well as personal journals and opinion articles. 

The overall goal is to improve the students’ confidence in their own writing by practicing as much as possible, learning self-correction techniques, and developing a stronger foundation of good written English.  

Note that beginners must take Oral Communication Level 1 prior to taking English Written Communication

Monday and Wednesday
6 pm to 8:30 pm

Section 5312-E13 to 5314-E13
July 8 to August 28
Mandatory Placement Test: July 4

40 hours / $245 / Age: 16 and over

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Placement Testing for Oral and Written Communication

Students in oral and written communication must take a placement test according to the above dates in room B221 at 6 pm. Please note that you must register for the course before the placement test.

Please register in level 1 oral communication or level 2 written communication. Your level will be determined after the placement test.

English Communication Course Combination: Register for any two courses or more and save 15% (approx.)

Returning students may register for the next level. Returning students must register in person or by phone in order to take advantage of their discount. ($30.00)

If you register after the date of the placement test or are a new student and did not write the placement test we cannot guarantee that there will be space in the appropriate level. To avoid this possibility, please register before the test.

Business English

In this practical and dynamic workshop, participants will practice and improve their English workplace and professional communication skills. Speaking, reading, listening, and writing tasks will simulate those tasks that participants may encounter in an English workplace, for example:

• Answering and placing phone calls
• Writing and responding to emails
• Giving presentations
• Business meetings
• Talking about your education and career
• Making small talk in the workplace
• Key vocabulary for the workplace

Participants will leave the course with a greater sense of their ability to use English in a general professional environment. Course materials will be provided by the teacher, and students should come prepared with a pen and notebook.
Please note that this course assumes an intermediate level proficiency and is not for beginners.

This course is designed for students who have already taken English Oral Communication level 3 or 4 or who already have a high-intermediate or stronger level of English. Note that if your level is too low, you will be placed or given the opportunity to register in the appropriate Oral Communication class.

To determine your level either:

1. Register before the placement test for English Oral or Written Communication and participate in the test.
2. Contact us to arrange an evaluation.

Monday and Wednesday
6 pm to 9 pm

Section 5226-H13
May 15 to June 19

or

Section 5326-E13
July 29 to August 28

30 hours / $200 / Age: 16 and over

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English Pronunciation Workshop

This course provides intensive pronunciation practice for anyone who wants to improve the clarity of their English speech. The primary focus of the course is improvement in word-stress and phrase-stress, intonation, and the rhythm of English speech. In addition, there will be individual and class work on vowel and consonant sounds throughout the course. Strategies for practicing and improving your pronunciation outside of class will also be introduced.  Pronunciation practice will include individual, large group, and small group work during class, recorded and written homework assignments, individual tutorials arranged as desired with the teacher,

This course is designed to complement the English Oral Communication program although anyone may register.  Students who register for both English Oral Communication and the English Pronunciation Workshop at the same time will receive a 15% discount.

Saturday
1:00 – 5:30 pm     

Section 5325-E13
July 6 to August 17

30 hours / $185 / Age 16 and over

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Student Testimonials

“I am glad I took the decision to come to Vanier.  It was extremely helpful.  Thanks to Jennifer who made me like to learn more about the English Language.”

-- Monique (Canada)

“I found the classes I participated to be very interesting and helpful.  The teacher helped me to improve my level of understanding English grammar and ability to identify correctly English words by hearing.  I’m absolutely satisfied with lessons that I had here.”

-- Yuriy (Ukranian)