English Conversation Course
This course introduces new vocabulary in each cycle and presents an opportunity for interacting in English. Many fluency exercises provide role-play activities to practice the new material and increase the opportunity for vibrant fluent conversation.
This 60-hour course is delivered on-site in an instructor-led, classroom setting. Prerequisites include:
- Basic English skill, verbal and written
English Conversation Student Workbook – Developed in house
Upon completion of this hands-on course, students will be able to:
- Increase ability for vibrant fluent conversations
- Use idioms appropriately
- Understand Canadian English in the context of informal dialogue
- Increase comfort in using the phone, dining out, travelling, shopping and other daily activities
Introduction
Getting to know each other
Social Niceties
Family vocabulary
Are you superstitious?
Pronunciation
How to use idioms
Everyday slang
Canadian Living
Apartment vocabulary
TV and movie vocabulary
Asking for directions
Writing
Grammar
Homophones
New vocabulary
Phone Etiquette
How to answer the phone
How to communicate on the phone
Finding a Job
Business vocabulary
Business idioms
Food and Dining
Grocery shopping
How to order in a restaurant
Traveling
Airport and customs vocabulary
Different forms of transportation
Vacation/holiday vocabulary
Canada
History
Government
Health and Shopping
Going to the doctor
Body parts
Animal body parts
Shopping for clothes
Conversation Starters