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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course focuses on developing English language learners’ academic writing skills, such as critically reading and evaluating information; formulating a thesis statement; and referring to sources in your writing. You will practice organizing evidence within paragraphs and creating coherence when conveying your ideas. You will also improve your written fluency and accuracy in English. These skills will help you succeed at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in Canada.

This course will allow high-intermediate English learners to improve their academic writing skills in English by exploring the stages of the writing process, such as finding credible sources, proofreading, developing ideas, and using appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures in English. Forming a thesis statement, organizing evidence within paragraphs, and writing coherent paragraphs are all academic writing skills that you will practice in this course.

Is this course right for you?

Academic writing is different from other types of writing. Even though you are not expected to speak perfect English in college, you must write essays and reports in order to complete your coursework. The skills you will develop in this course will benefit you not only in college but also in your future career.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course combines English language development with practical skills for deciding which college to attend, how to get accepted, and how to approach your academic studies. These skills will allow you to avoid mistakes when determining the quality of your college experience, increase your chances of success as a student, and make your college years in Canada more enjoyable.

This course allows high-intermediate English learners to gain knowledge needed to meet expectations, improve their learning experience and outcomes in college. You will develop effective study skills and a positive approach to your academic studies, as well as your English language proficiency through authentic and engaging content, active knowledge sharing, and small group discussions.

Is this right for you?

The skills and habits you will develop in this course will boost your confidence in your English skills and allow you to feel more in control of your academic career. You will be better prepared to face new challenges as you progress through college, which will reduce the amount of time you will spend on your studies and accelerate your progress.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course combines the development of the English language with intercultural communication skills. These skills allow you to be mindful of how the words you use can be interpreted and to effectively interpret verbal and nonverbal clues from people of different cultural backgrounds. Intercultural communication skills enable you to adjust to a new culture in college, facilitate your integration into the learning process, and contribute to building relationships with people from various backgrounds in life.

This course allows high-intermediate English learners to enhance their understanding of different cultures, develop their verbal and written communication skills in English, while also improving their overall confidence when speaking in English in unfamiliar settings. You will develop intercultural competence, broaden your perspective, as well as improve your English language skills through authentic and engaging content, active knowledge sharing, and small group discussions.

 Is this course right for you?

You will become more aware of how you communicate in English and be able to recognize the influence your own culture has on the quality of your relationships. You will develop the skills needed to communicate effectively in English in unfamiliar settings by connecting the key concepts learned in this course to your own life.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course combines the development of the English language with study skills. Using effective strategies for studying, coping with your nerves during exams contributes to your capacity to learn and is a strong predictor of your academic achievement. Study skills allow you to adapt to a new academic environment, accelerate the learning process, and contribute to a positive learning experience in college. 

This course allows high-intermediate English learners to develop their study skills and habits, verbal and written communication skills in English. They will also improve their overall proficiency in English. You will develop effective study skills and a positive approach to your academic studies, as well as your English language proficiency through authentic and engaging content, active knowledge sharing, and small group discussions.

Is this course right for you?

A variety of factors contribute to college success. Your intelligence is one of these factors, but it is not the most important. The study skills, strategies, and habits you will acquire in this course will significantly boost your self-confidence and attitude to academic opportunities in Canada.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course combines the development of English language and media skills. Understanding public debate and identifying false information in any area of life requires media skills. These skills enable better use of communication technologies and management of information in daily life. Media skills have become essential for active participation in society and employment. Your position on various issues has a significant impact on the decisions you make on a daily basis.

This course allows intermediate-level English learners to improve their critical reading and verbal communication skills while also expanding their academic vocabulary in English. You will learn how to identify arguments, weigh their benefits and drawbacks, analyze information, and determine your position in relation to various real-life events. After completing the course, your overall English proficiency is expected to improve noticeably.

Is this course right for you?

Learning how to deal with information is essential for recognizing the impact it has on your behavior in a world where real-time communication and information are prevalent. If you have developed critical reading skills, you can use the information to better understand your reality. This course will help you to significantly improve your information processing skills and English fluency.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course integrates English language and critical thinking skills development. Critical thinking skills are crucial for success in any field because they allow you to effectively communicate your ideas, make decisions, analyze information, and solve problems. Steps such as processing and organizing facts and other information to define a problem and develop effective solutions are involved in critical thinking. The quality of your thinking has a strong influence on the decisions you make in life.

This course provides intermediate-level English learners with an opportunity to improve their academic English writing and critical thinking skills while studying authentic texts. You will learn how to identify arguments, weigh their pros and cons, evaluate the credibility of evidence, and find effective solutions to real-world problems, among other things. After completing the course, your overall English proficiency is expected to improve noticeably.

Is this course right for you?

You may take thinking for granted, but critical thinking skills will enable you to make better decisions, analyze situations effectively, and come up with innovative solutions to problems. After completing this course, you will be among the few who have honed their critical thinking skills along with English skills to better communicate your ideas in writing.