ESL
Courses in the ESL Department
Beginning Communication in English - Level 1 Grade 12 Open Course (ESL AO8)
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.
English in Daily Life - Level 2 Grade 12 Open Course (ESL BO8)
This course expands students' essential English communication skills and cultural knowledge and introduces the language of classroom students. 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 school and community resources.
English for School and Work - Level 3 Grade 12 Open Course (ESL CO8)
This course prepare 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.
Study Skills in English - Level 4 Grade 12 Open Course (ESL DO8)
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.
Bridge to English - Level 5 Grade 12 Open Course (ESL EO8)
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 essays and narratives, and in applying learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will also learn to respond critically to print and media works.