15 English General Courses for adults in Calgary

GV General English, Standard 20 lessons per week The curriculum emphasizes practical application of language skills. Directors meet on a regular basis to review all academic and curricular issues to ensure uniformly high quality programs at all schools.Classroom activities focus on developing all four-language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking with an emphasis on communication. Students often work in pairs or groups to increase their English comprehension through interactive activities. Real-life topics (work and society, for example.) are explored each session providing opportunities for students to practice English in real-life situations both inside and outside the classroom. Homework varies from program to program. Students should expect to work within each level for one or two sessions (4-8 weeks) or an average of 8 weeks depending on their test results and attendance. All levels, however, have 3 months of curriculum.Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced English speaker, this superb overall course will give you the skills and confidence necessary to get to the next level of proficiency. GV Standard General English Provides: Great nationality mix students from over 60 countries! Small class sizes average12 students per class 20 lessons per week, Monday to Friday, 8:45 - 12:20 Certified teaching staff Comprehensive communicative curriculum speaking focused! Fully accredited in Canada

This new program will provide valuable assistance to students looking to integrate into a Canadian workplace and adjust to work life in Canada.

This 12-week, 30-lesson per week program covers a variety of work-related topics including:

• Job searching skills

• Interview skills

• Resume writing

• Interpersonal skills and working with others

• Writing for the work environment

• Diversity in the workplace

Students will have a balance of general English study in the mornings and work preparation in the afternoons. The electives will consist of skills necessary to be integrated in the workplace. Skills include: general conversation, listening comprehension, interview skills and job search, and understanding emails and instructions.

Daily Schedule 8:45 - 12:20 - General English classes 13:05 - 15:30 - Work Readiness electives

Upon successful completion of this 30-lesson program, students will receive a Work Readiness certificate. Students must have a minimum of 80% attendance over the 12 weeks to receive the certificate.

This program is open to all students able to study at the school.

GV General English, Super Intensive 30 lessons per week The curriculum emphasizes practical application of language skills. Directors meet on a regular basis to review all academic and curricular issues to ensure uniformly high quality programs at all schools. Classroom activities focus on developing all four-language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking with an emphasis on communication. Students often work in pairs or groups to increase their English comprehension through interactive activities. Real-life topics (work and society, for example.) are explored each session providing opportunities for students to practice English in real-life situations both inside and outside the classroom. Homework varies from program to program. Students should expect to work within each level for one or two sessions (4-8 weeks) or an average of 8 weeks depending on their test results and attendance. All levels, however, have 3 months of curriculum.Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced English speaker, this superb overall course will give you the skills and confidence necessary to get to the next level of proficiency. GV Standard General English Provides: Great nationality mix students from over 60 countries! Small class sizes average 12 students per class 20 lessons per week, Monday to Friday, 8:45 - 12:20 Certified teaching staff Comprehensive communicative curriculum speaking focused! Fully accredited in Canada

This course combines 20 lessons of general English with 10 lessons of academic electives.

Preparing for University or College demands a high level of academic English. This involves developing overall English skills with a strong emphasis on academic reading and writing, as well as note-taking, research and study skills. The English for Academic Purposes program at GV combines 20 lessons per week of general English studies in the morning with a double option afternoon class (10 lessons per week) of academic reading and writing skills.

You will join multi-national language classes following a syllabus closely mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, covering key language domains, skills and competencies appropriate to your level of ability.

Objectives: This programme of study is intended to enhance the all-round language and communication skills of those who wish to work or study more effectively in an international context. You will improve your language skills and also enhance your inter-cultural communication.

You will join multi-national language classes following a syllabus closely mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, covering key language domains and competencies appropriate to your level of ability with additional work on fluency and pronunciation.

Objectives: This programme of study is intended to enhance the all-round language and communication skills of those who wish to work or study more effectively in an international context. You will improve their language skills and consider factors affecting inter-cultural communication with special emphasis on fluent spoken English and pronunciation, giving you the opportunity to establish relationships and share points of view with international colleagues.

Course highlights:

• All-around ability in English at any entry levels
• Weekly oral presentation/speaking tasks to improve speaking skills and gain confidence.
• Weekly writing assignments to improve the writing skills and enhance research skills, knowledge and awareness.
• Review tests to assess student’s progress and identify student’s strength and weakness.
• Speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, naturally including grammar and vocabulary.
• Main Textbook is an integrated skills series that gets students talking - in class, and everywhere.

After the Principal Course in the morning, there is one afternoon class focusing on speaking and conversation skills using learning materials from principal course. You will explore strategies for communicating effectively in a variety of social situations.

This course focuses on the combined skills of reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking. IGK uses a digitally enhanced curriculum supplemented with Northstar and Headway materials. Students need to provide their own laptop computer, tablet or smart phone to access this curriculum.

The general English courses are designed to be customizable for each student’s preferences and needs. Students study an integrated skills class with listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary.

The general English program is ideal for any English level from beginner to advanced. The school provides a learning environment that makes the best use of different learning tools to ensure you achieve your language goals.

The general English courses are designed to be customizable for each student’s preferences and needs. Students study an integrated skills class with listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary.

The general English program is ideal for any English level from beginner to advanced. The school provides a learning environment that makes the best use of different learning tools to ensure you achieve your language goals.

This course focuses on the combined skills of reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking. IGK uses a digitally enhanced curriculum supplemented with Northstar and Headway materials. Students need to provide their own laptop computer, tablet or smart phone to access this curriculum.

The general English courses are designed to be customizable for each student’s preferences and needs. Students study an integrated skills class with listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary.

The general English program is ideal for any English level from beginner to advanced. The school provides a learning environment that makes the best use of different learning tools to ensure you achieve your language goals.

A Bayswater General English course uses market-leading course materials to provide you with engaging, interactive lessons. Your teacher will make use of a variety of resources, including well-known coursebooks and online study platforms, to deliver a consistent and structured learning experience. This course will prepare you for using English in real-life situations outside of the classroom, and aims to improve your daily communication skills by introducing a range of interesting and relevant topics with each new unit.

General Language English classes are an opportunity for you to improve not only your speaking skills, but also to practise reading, writing, and listening. Each lesson consists of a mix of grammar, vocabulary, and communicative activities to keep the class lively and interesting.

This intensive course is made up of 30 lessons per week/22.5 hours per week that combine language learning with a special focus on developing critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. This is best for students who want to study full-time i.e. Monday – Friday (Morning & Afternoon classes).

A Bayswater General English course uses market-leading course materials to provide you with engaging, interactive lessons. Your teacher will make use of a variety of resources, including well-known coursebooks and online study platforms, to deliver a consistent and structured learning experience. This course will prepare you for using English in real-life situations outside of the classroom, and aims to improve your daily communication skills by introducing a range of interesting and relevant topics with each new unit.

General Language English classes are an opportunity for you to improve not only your speaking skills, but also to practise reading, writing, and listening. Each lesson consists of a mix of grammar, vocabulary, and communicative activities to keep the class lively and interesting.

This course is made up of 20 lessons per week/15 hours per week that combine language learning with a special focus on developing critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. This is best for students who want to study at a steady pace (Morning classes only).