Humanities
Humanities courses help you master the language of self-expression and human behaviour. Dynamic classroom environments invite you to explore and debate global social issues. Performing and visual arts classes deepen the language learning experience as you express yourself through artistic design, creative writing, drama and film.
Availability by City: Please see individual course descriptions
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Humanities (3 hour classes) |
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Canadian Studies
Discover Canada through its history,
geography, culture, art and politics.
Practise English by discussing
contemporary local, regional and
national issues.
(3 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
 Montréal
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Creative English - Storytelling
Explore the creative side of English
through dramatic role-play, storytelling,
music, poetry and drawing. Study all
the skills and then apply them to a
creative end, from grammar to writing,
pronunciation to public speaking and
beyond.
(3 hour class)
Levels: Beginner 4 to Intermediate 1
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Availability by City:
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Creative English - Writing to Speaking
Expand spoken English skills from written
ones through storytelling, descriptive
conversation and writing techniques for
different genres as well as informal and
formal presentation skills.
(3 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 2 to Intermediate 3
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Vancouver |
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English Through Acting/Drama
Improve English dramatically with four
exciting weeks spent brainstorming,
writing, rehearsing and performing
an original play. No previous drama
experience is necessary.
(3 hour class) (Note: 4.5 hour class in Vancouver)
Levels: Intermediate 2 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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English Through Filmmaking
Write, direct, shoot and edit a short
film in English. Learn the basics of
digital video while applying English
skills to all production roles. No
previous filmmaking experience is
necessary.
(Note: 4.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 2 to Advanced 2
Video of the English Through Filmmaking class
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Availability by City:
Vancouver |
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Global Social Issues
Improve fluency and build vocabulary
by exploring and discussing
contemporary social issues. Topics
reflect global concerns such as
women's and children's rights, health
care, religion and environmental issues.
(3 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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International Current Events
Master the language of international
affairs and keep pace with today's
changing political climate. Practice
English through debates on politics,
economics and law. Instructional media
for this course includes television, video
and the Internet.
(3 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 4 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Journalism
Become an investigative reporter for the
ILSC News. Refine writing, vocabulary,
grammar and design skills in print
format, and through blogging. Students
have the opportunity to explore the city,
investigate issues that are important to
them and build solid interviewing skills.
(3 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 2 to Advanced 3
ILSC Toronto English through Journalism Live Blog
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Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Media Studies
This course is for those interested in
media, social media and their impact
on society. Students analyze both the
structure and context of newspapers,
magazines, television, radio and the
Internet.
(3 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 2 to Intermediate 3
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Availability by City:
Montréal
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People and Places Through Time
Practice spoken English skills by
discussing current and historical topics.
Pursue personal interests through
biographies, presentations, debates and
role-play. Improve comprehension skills
by analyzing a diverse range of texts
and video footage.
(3 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Vancouver |
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Humanities Skills (1.5 hour classes) |
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Advertising MediaFocusing on the commercial advertising
industry, review, discuss and analyze
global TV commercials and advertising
trends. The primary focus of the class
is commercial advertising production
through writing, directing and filming a
short TV commercial.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 2 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Canadian Studies
Discover Canada through its history,
geography, culture, art and politics.
Practise English by discussing
contemporary local, regional and
national issues.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Toronto
Vancouver |
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English Through Art
Explore the language of art, art critique
and art production. Practise English
through drawing, painting, sculpting,
writing in a creative journal and visiting
art exhibits around the city. No previous
art experience is necessary.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 1 to Advanced 3
View PhotoTour: Student Art-Montréal
View PhotoTour: Student Art-Vancouver
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Toronto
Vancouver |
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English Through Comedy
Explore and examine the variety and
nature of comedy in English through
film, TV series', sketch shows and
political satire. In addition to absorbing
language, see how different types of
comedy are used in North America.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 2 to Advanced 3
Video of the English Through Comedy class
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Availability by City:
Toronto |
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English Through Film & Video
Expand knowledge of colloquial
vocabulary and idiomatic expressions
by studying and discussing films. Learn
about cinematic techniques, read
and write movie reviews, and discuss
culture and ideas presented in films.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 2 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto |
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English Through Filmmaking
Write, direct, shoot and edit a short
film in English. Learn the basics of
digital video while applying English
skills to all production roles. No
previous filmmaking experience is
necessary.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 2 to Advanced 3
Video of the English Through Filmmaking class
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
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English Through PhotographyLearn the history of photography,
discuss and critique photographs and
get involved in creative photographic
projects. You will find out about various
forms of photography: documentary,
journalistic, commercial, fashion,
portraiture, event, art photography,
nature etc. End the session by
exhibiting your work in the school, as
well as post on a free website.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 1 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
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English Through Yoga
Learn to follow physical instructions
accurately while mastering the
vocabulary of anatomy and movement.
Gain physical strength, flexibility and
stress management skills.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 1 to Advanced 3
 Radio Interview: English Through Yoga at ILSC-Montréal
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Toronto
Vancouver |
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Linguistics 101: How Language Works
How can you write your name in other
alphabets? What makes your language
different from and similar to others?
What sounds do they use to build
words, and how are those put together
to make a meaningful sentence? How
can that same sentence have many
meanings? Find out the answers to
all these questions (and more) by
exploring the weird and wonderful world
of language science.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Toronto |
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Living English Through Personal Growth
Explore the excellence in life through
practising, thinking and expressing
spontaneously in your best English
ever! Course topics include: goal
setting, personal change, love and
relationships, culture and networking
(Community), success and making a
difference. You will improve skills such
as reading, writing, defining, journaling,
speaking, conversing, debating,
listening and presenting.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 2
View our poetry page for samples of our student's work.
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Availability by City:
Toronto |
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Media StudiesThis course is for those interested in
media, social media and their impact
on society. Students analyze both the
structure and context of newspapers,
magazines, television, radio and the
Internet.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
Toronto
Vancouver
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Nutrition and Health
Learn about the short and long term
effects of various foods and toxins on
the body and the environment. Explore
current issues surrounding food: GM
(Genetically Modified) foods, food
crisis, obesity, childhood diabetes, etc.
How does all this affect you?
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Toronto |
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Online Writing
Learn how to write content for the web
by exploring established copywriting
principles and adapting them to various
online platforms. Students will learn
how to create convincing, engaging
copy that reaches their intended online
audience quickly and effectively.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
Vancouver |
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Social Media
Explore the history of social media and
its various applications for business,
politics and personal use. Students will
learn how social media is changing our
world through examining case-studies,
and participating in class discussions
and a group project.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
Vancouver |
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Street Talk
Enhance knowledge of everyday
colloquial English to communicate
more easily with native speakers
outside the classroom. Informal
language including idioms, phrasal
verbs and slang, are taught for
practical, real life situations using a
variety of authentic materials such as
TV shows, commercials and blogs.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 1 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto |
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