Language School

French Communication

The French conversation program is divided into four levels. The students will be required to communicate in situations in which the use of French is necessary or useful. Learning in this practical way will ensure that students remain motivated while reaching their learning objectives. Grammar will be integrated during the exchanges in class.

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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.

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English Written Communication

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.  The three levels will progress from simple through more complex grammatical devices.

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Academic Writing for Teens

This course is designed for students in Secondary IV and V from French high schools who are thinking of applying to an English CEGEP in the future. The emphasis will mainly be on reading and writing, with many activities to improve spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. Students will be expected to write book reports and keep a journal. They will be introduced to the Vanier College English Admission Test, which they may be asked to write as part of the CEGEP application process.

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Academic Writing Skills

This course is designed for people who want to prepare for the Vanier College English Admission Test. Students will learn practical skills such as: looking for main ideas in a text, forming an opinion on a reading, summarizing main points in your own words, organizing your ideas, developing a thesis statement, creating an outline, structuring your essay, and writing grammatically correct sentences.

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