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. You'll practise English by discussing contemporary local and regional issues. (3 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 2
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 Montréal
Toronto |
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Global Social Issues
By exploring and discussing contemporary social issues, you’ll improve fluency and build vocabulary. 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 2
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Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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International Current Events
Master the language of international affairs, keep pace with today's changing political climate. Practise English through debates on politics, economics and law. (3 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 4 to Advanced 2
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Toronto
Vancouver |
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Journalism
Become an investigative reporter for the ILSC News. Refine your writing, vocabulary, grammar and design skills in print format. You'll have the opportunity to explore the city, investigate issues that are important to you and build solid interviewing skills. (3 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 2 to Advanced 2
ILSC Toronto English through Journalism Live Blog
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Toronto
Vancouver |
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Media Studies
Interested in media and its impact on society? 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
Toronto
Vancouver |
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People and Places Through Time
Practise your spoken English skills by discussing current and historical topics. Pursue your interests through biographies, presentations, debates and role-playing. Improve your 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:
Vancouver |
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Creative English - Storytelling
Explore the creative side of English through dramatic role-plays, storytelling, music, poetry and drawing. (3 hour class)
Levels: Beginner 4 to Intermediate 1
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Availability by City:
Vancouver |
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Creative English - Writing to Speaking
Expand spoken English skills from written ones through storytelling, descriptive conversation, writing techniques for different genres, and informal and formal presentation skills. (3 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 2 to Intermediate 3
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Availability by City:
Vancouver |
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English Through Acting/Drama
Your English will improve dramatically as you spend four exciting weeks brainstorming, writing, rehearsing and performing an original play. No previous drama experience is necessary. (3 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 2 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Vancouver |
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English Through Filmmaking
In this exciting class, you’ll have the opportunity to write, direct, shoot and edit a short film in English. You’ll learn the basics of digital video while applying your English skills to all production roles. No previous filmmaking experience is necessary. (3 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 2 to Advanced 2
Video of the English Through Filmmaking class
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Montréal
Vancouver |
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Humanities Skills (1.5 hour classes) |
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Canadian Studies
Discover Canada through its history, geography, culture, art and politics. You’ll practise English by discussing contemporary local and regional issues. (1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Vancouver |
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English Through Film & Video
By studying and discussing films, you’ll expand your knowledge of colloquial vocabulary and idiomatic expressions. You’ll 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 Yoga
Learn to follow and give physical instructions accurately while mastering the vocabulary of anatomy and movement. You’ll also gain physical strength, flexibility and stress management skills. (1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 1 to Advanced 2
 Radio Interview: English Through Yoga at ILSC-Montréal
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Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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English Through Art
Practise English by discussing art as you draw, paint, sculpt and write in a creative journal. Share ideas and learn the language of art critiques as you visit art exhibits around the city. No previous art experience is necessary. (1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 1 to Advanced 2
View PhotoTour: Student Art-Montréal
View PhotoTour: Student Art-Vancouver
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Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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English Through Comedy
Explore and examine the variety and nature of comedy in English and other cultures through film, TV series, sketch shows and political satire in the media. In addition to absorbing language, you will see how types of comedy are used and how they stimulate humour in different cultures. (1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 2
Video of the English Through Comedy class
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Availability by City:
Toronto |
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Street Talk
Enhance your knowledge of everyday colloquial English to communicate more easily with native speakers outside the classroom. Informal language, including idioms, phrasal verbs and slang, will be taught in context 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:
Toronto |
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