Academic Preparation Program
The focus is on developing your reading and writing skills and improving your use of grammar for academic success. The program is especially advised if you wish to pursue academic studies in North America or abroad. |
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Academic Preparation (3 hour classes) |
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English
 Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver
French
Montréal |
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Academic Preparation
Designed to help you pursue further academic studies in English/French, this
course will strengthen your reading and writing skills. You’ll improve your
grammar usage and build your vocabulary by exploring academic topics.
There are ten levels offered and certain criteria must be met to advance from one level to the next. (3 hour class)
Levels: Beginner 1 to Advanced 2
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Academic Preparation Skills (1.5 hour classes) |
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Listening
Build your comprehension of spoken language by practising listening activities taken from daily social and academic situations. (1.5 hour class)
Levels: Beginner 1 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Listening for Professionals
Increase your comprehension of business and academic English. You will practise understanding spontaneous informal language as well as explanations of abstract and theoretical ideas. (1.5 hour class)
Levels: Advanced 1 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Pronunciation
Practise and refine all aspects of pronunciation: sound, intonation, stress and mechanics. (1.5 hour class)
Levels: Beginner 1 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Pronunciation – Accent Reduction
Develop fluent and comprehensible speech through identification and correction of their specific pronunciation weaknesses through diagnostic testing, teacher feedback, peer evaluation and self-monitoring. (1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Public Speaking
Master the secrets of effective public speaking. You’ll learn speech organization, delivery techniques and listening skills. An excellent way to push your English skills to a higher level! (1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 1 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Vocabulary
Intensive reading, speaking and writing activities will help you build your formal and informal vocabulary, including idioms and slang. (1.5 hour class)
Levels: Beginner 1 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Grammar
Improve your usage of standard English or French grammar. (1.5 hour class)
Levels: Beginner 1 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Reading
Learn how to effectively skim and scan business and academic documents.
You’ll develop an understanding of plot, theme and character. (1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 1 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Writing
Challenge yourself by practising your writing daily, learning correct language structure and writing techniques for diverse genres and audiences.
Learn the secrets of writing excellent essays. (1.5 hour class)
Levels: Beginner 3 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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