English As A Second Language Immersion

Program Details

Program Phone Number

780-623-5533

Program Description

English as a Second Language provides learners with the language skills necessary to begin regular upgrading or to get and keep entry-level jobs. Through a curriculum based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks, learners will attain Proficiency at the CLB Benchmark Five level. ESL is offered in three phases: Level 1 - Basic Proficiency in English, Level 2 - Intermediate Proficiency in English , Level 3 - Advanced Proficiency in English.

Credential

Certificate Level 1, Level 2, Level 3

Admission Requirements

Nelson Quickcheck Placement Test. CAAT/A or CAAT/B or CAAT/C sections as indicated by ESL instructor on a case-by-case basis after a personal interview. High school/technical school/university/graduate school transcripts and/or certificates, diplomas, and degrees if applicable. Training eligibility status as vetted by Registrar’s Office. Writing sample if able. Interview with ESL Instructor. Not eligible for LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) training. Special consideration provided by AEII. Please refer to the following link for minimum technical requirements at our Moodle Site.

Practicum

N/A

Career Potential

English as a Second Language training enhances learners’ job suitability.

Transferability

N/A

Program Schedule, Fees & Locations:

Please refer to the link below for current schedule and fees.

Program Schedule & Fees 2011 - 2012

Program Schedule & Fees 2012 - 2013

Course List

• ESL100 - UNDERSTANDING CULTURES 1

  Course ID: ESL100

  Name: UNDERSTANDING CULTURES 1

  Hours: 140

  Credits: 0

  Using the works of Roger E. Axtell, Christine I. Bennett, and others, this course component will engage students in judgement-neutral presentations on North American cultural diversity in the following areas: food choices, preferences, and taboos; body language, gestures, religion, politics, work culture and humour.

  
  
• ESL101 - READING & WRITING 1

  Course ID: ESL101

  Name: READING & WRITING 1

  Hours: 140

  Credits: 0

  At the end of their training period, students can expect to attempt to identify facts, infer meanings, and understand instructions in written English. They can also expect to attempt to convey original thoughts in letters, notes and e-mails; fill out forms (e.g. job applications); and write short narrative and descriptive paragraphs.

  
  
• ESL102 - LISTENING & SPEAKING 1

  Course ID: ESL102

  Name: LISTENING & SPEAKING 1

  Hours: 140

  Credits: 0

  At the end of their training period, students can expect to attempt to identify facts, infer meanings, and understand instructions in spoken English. They can also expect to attempt to describe, out loud, complex structures or systems (e.g. the cycle of a four-stroke internal combustion engine), tell stories, and express and evaluate opinions.

  
  
• ESL103 - INTERACTIVE LANGUAGE STUDY 1

  Course ID: ESL103

  Name: INTERACTIVE LANGUAGE STUDY 1

  Hours: 80

  Credits: 0

  This course gives learners an opportunity to practice English language competency through computer managed learning and in-class practical conversational situations.

  
  
• ESL200 - UNDERSTANDING CULTURES 2

  Course ID: ESL200

  Name: UNDERSTANDING CULTURES 2

  Hours: 140

  Credits: 0

  Using the works of Roger E. Axtell, Christine I. Bennett, and others, this course component will engage students in judgement-neutral presentations on North American cultural diversity in the following areas: food choices, preferences, and taboos; body language, gestures, religion, politics, work culture and humour.

  
  
• ESL201 - READING & WRITING 2

  Course ID: ESL201

  Name: READING & WRITING 2

  Hours: 140

  Credits: 0

  At the end of their training period, students can expect to attempt to identify facts, infer meanings, and understand instructions in written English. They can also expect to attempt to convey original thoughts in letters, notes and e-mails; fill out forms (e.g. job applications); and write short narrative and descriptive paragraphs.

  
  
• ESL202 - LISTENING & SPEAKING 2

  Course ID: ESL202

  Name: LISTENING & SPEAKING 2

  Hours: 140

  Credits: 0

  At the end of their training period, students can expect to attempt to identify facts, infer meanings, and understand instructions in spoken English. They can also expect to attempt to describe, out loud, complex structures or systems (e.g. the cycle of a four-stroke internal combustion engine), tell stories, and express and evaluate opinions.

  
  
• ESL203 - INTERACTIVE LANGUAGE STUDY 2

  Course ID: ESL203

  Name: INTERACTIVE LANGUAGE STUDY 2

  Hours: 80

  Credits: 0

  This course gives learners an opportunity to practice English language competency through computer-managed learning and in-class practical conversational situations.

  
  
• ESL300 - UNDERSTANDING CULTURES 3

  Course ID: ESL300

  Name: UNDERSTANDING CULTURES 3

  Hours: 140

  Credits: 0

  Using the works of Roger E. Axtell, Christine I. Bennett, and others, this course component will engage students in judgement-neutral presentations on North American cultural diversity in the following areas: food choices, preferences, and taboos; body language, gestures, religion, politics, work culture and humour.

  
  
• ESL301 - READING & WRITING 3

  Course ID: ESL301

  Name: READING & WRITING 3

  Hours: 140

  Credits: 0

  At the end of their training period, students can expect to attempt to identify facts, infer meanings, and understand instructions in written English. They can also expect to attempt to convey original thoughts in letters, notes and e-mails; fill out forms (e.g. job applications); and write short narrative and descriptive paragraphs.

  
  
• ESL302 - LISTENING & SPEAKING 3

  Course ID: ESL302

  Name: LISTENING & SPEAKING 3

  Hours: 140

  Credits: 0

  At the end of their training period, students can expect to attempt to identify facts, infer meanings, and understand instructions in spoken English. They can also expect to attempt to describe, out loud, complex structures or systems (e.g. the cycle of a four-stroke internal combustion engine), tell stories, and express and evaluate opinions.

  
  
• ESL303 - INTERACTIVE LANGUAGE STUDY 3

  Course ID: ESL303

  Name: INTERACTIVE LANGUAGE STUDY 3

  Hours: 80

  Credits: 0

  This course gives learners an opportunity to practice English language competency through computer-managed learning and in-class practical conversational situations.