

COURSES
1. Conversation (Intermediate, Advanced)
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theme based topics with vocabulary and expressions
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short readings to stimulate ideas on the subject
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focus on using new words and expressions in conversation
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learn to make clear and insightful questions based on theme
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learn to respond critically and analytically to theme-based questions
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learn to effectively respond to other people's opinions
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learn to expand a conversation through follow up questions
2. Communication Skills (Intermediate)
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learn and practice communication strategies for all occasions
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agreeing and disagreeing
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convincing and persuading
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introducing a new idea, object, or project
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explaining and giving details
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changing the subject
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interrupting someone
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giving instructions and checking for accuracy
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telling a story
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giving and supporting an opinion
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comparing and contrasting
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asking for and giving information
3. Public Speaking (Advanced)
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learn to write a speech and present it
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learn to make outlines for your speeches
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give effective introductions to catch audience attention
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give effective details to support your arguments
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conclude presentations with effective closing statements
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practice presenting your speeches
4. Debating Skills (Advanced)
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learn to effectively debate given arguments
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practice debating a variety of controversial issues
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learn to write effective outlines for your arguments
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learn to play devil's advocate for controversial issues
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defend your position with "for" or "against" arguments
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practice making effective rebuttals and counter-arguments
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learn to use persuasive language to make your points
5. Idioms and Slang Expressions (Intermediate, Advanced)
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learn the meaning of commonly used American idioms
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idioms are grouped thematically in brief readings and dialogues
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study the idioms in their various contexts
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practice using the idioms in writing and conversation
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learn to make dialogues with the appropriate idioms
6. IELTS Practice (Advanced)
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prepare for the Canadian citizenship exam and/or for entry to a North American university
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academic and general IELTS courses
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learn different strategies to answer IELTS questions correctly
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focus on four skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking
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listening: dialogues, lectures, understanding different accents
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reading: applications, contracts, schedules, charts, tables, graphs, technical instructions
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writing: academic style questions to answer in 30 minutes (ex topics: cause/effect, agree/disagree, problem/solution, etc)
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speaking: have short conversations about home, work, social problems
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typical grammar questions on all forms/tenses
7. Vocabulary (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
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increase your vocabulary through sequenced exercises
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vocabulary is studied in theme-based readings
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learn multiple meanings of words and their usage
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practice expanding root words through prefixes and suffixes
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reinforce new vocabulary through written and oral exercises
8. Grammar (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
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improve your grammar through communicative activities
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learn and practice the correct grammar structures for your level
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communicative grammar teaches you to speak accurately
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practical, conversational grammar is presented in theme-based units
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practice grammar structures through written exercises, then learn to use the grammar in conversational contexts
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listening and reading activities reinforce grammar structures
9. Literature (Intermediate, Advanced)
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read great works of literature by British, American, and Canadian writers
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study different kinds of fiction: short stories, poetry, and novels
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learn how authors use themes, symbolism, imagery, characterization, and more
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learn to write essays about literature: response papers, criticism, book reviews
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watch movie versions of novels and write comparative essays
10. Reading (Intermediate, Advanced)
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improve your reading comprehension and speed
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read and discuss fascinating articles about global issues
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learn key vocabulary for each reading
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reinforce understanding through comprehension questions
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respond to critical thinking questions in written and oral form
11. Academic Writing (Intermediate, Advanced)
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improve your academic writing skills for high school and university essays
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practice 4 steps to better writing: brainstorming, outlining, first draft, final revision
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learn to write paragraphs: topic sentence, supporting ideas, concluding sentence
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learn to structure an essay: introduction, thesis statement, body, and conclusion
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write various essays: comparative, persuasive, statistical, critical, cause-effect
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grammar for writing: transitional expressions, comparatives, conjunctions, clauses
12. Practical Writing (Intermediate)
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write letters, emails, text messages, and notes for every occassion
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business letters, invitations, inquiries, explanations, instructions, and more
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learn to use the correct grammar for each situation
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write more naturally by using slang expressions and idioms