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Beginning Communication in English
- ESL Level 1 - ESLAO - OPEN
This course builds on students' previous education
and language knowledge to introduce the English language and help
students adjust to their new cultural environment. Students will
develop the ability to use oral and written English for daily
needs, acquire basic conversation skills and vocabulary, and use
simple sentence patterns Students will also acquire basic orientation
information related to their needs as newcomers to Canada.
Pre-requisite: None |
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| English in Daily Life - ESL Level 2 -
ESLBO - OPEN
This course expands students' essential English communication
skills and cultural knowledge and introduces the language of classroom
studies. Students will develop oral classroom skills and reading
strategies, expand their vocabulary, and use more complex sentence
patterns. Students will also learn how to use some school and
community resources.
Pre-requisite: ESL A or equivalent
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| English for School and Work - ESL
Level 3 - ESLCO - OPEN
This course is designed to improve students'
accuracy in using English in classroom situations, for persons
and career planning, and to understand the changing world around
them. Students will study and interpret a range of texts and produce
a variety of forms of writing. Activities will also help students
to develop their oral presentation skills and acquire study skills
(including note-taking and summarizing skills) that will enhance
their ability to learn in all subjects.
Pre-requisite: ESL B or equivalent
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Study Skills in English - ESL Level
4 - ESLDO - OPEN
This course prepares students to use English
with increasing accuracy in most classroom and social situations
and to Participate in society as informed citizens. Students will
develop the reading, writing, and oral presentation skills required
for success in all subjects. Students will study and interpret
a variety of grade-level texts, develop oral communication skills
through participation in informal debates and seminars, and extend
their range of research skills.
Pre-requisite: ESL C or equivalent |
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Bridge to English - ESL Level 5 - ESLEO
- OPEN
This course prepares students for secondary school
English and other courses at the college and university preparation
levels. Students will be encouraged to develop independence in
reading literary works and academic texts, in writing essay and
narratives and in applying learning strategies and research skills
effectively. Students will also learn to respond critically to
print and media works.
Pre-requisite: ESL D or equivalent
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