A Review of Popular English Courses - In Vancouver

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2 Welcome to CSLI! CSLI is an award-winning English school located in the trendy district of Yaletown in downtown Vancouver. Canadian-owned and -run since 1992, we offer a wide variety of English courses for all levels. The CSLI Curriculum is designed to balance structure and choice for the students. Our teachers are passionate and inspiring. Our English-Only Policy and active atmosphere make learning English enjoyable and interesting! Our mission is CARE, SHARE, LEARN, and INSPIRE! Programs + Courses Students can choose how intensively they want to study by taking a Full-time or Part-time program. Full-time program (30 hours/week) Full-time students can choose up to two courses, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Full day 9:00-4:00 Part-time program (15 hours/week) Part-time students can take one part-time course in either the morning or afternoon. Morning Part-time 9:00-12:00 Afternoon Part-time 1:00-4:00 Course Practical Conversation Listening & Pronunciation Academic English (Grammar, Reading, Writing) Exam Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge) Power Vocabulary Intensive Writing Customized Programs (Senior, Corporate, etc.) Private Lessons Beginner Intermediate Advanced All CSLI courses are the same price. Students have the flexibility to change their courses to focus on different skill areas. Level system + Curriculum LEVELS CSLI s courses are developed for 10 levels of English from Beginner to Advanced: + Beginner curriculum consists of levels 1, 2, and 3 + Intermediate curriculum consists of levels 4, 5, and 6 + Advanced curriculum consists of levels 7, 8, 9, and 10 Students will receive an assessment test and an interview on their first day. Courses will be assigned to students according to their Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing skills. EVALUATIONS There are weekly in-class and monthly one-on-one evaluations to help students review their progress with their teachers. A study plan service is also available for long-term students. 1 st day of school Level Test Evaluate English skills in Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing Assign Courses Based on test result and personal goals, CSLI assigns courses that help overcome individual challenges Teachers Students Progress + Monthly 1-on-1 evaluation + Feedback & suggestions + Personal attention & help + Flexibility to try different courses + Focus on different English skills Goal achieved! Success! + Communication skills + Talk with confidence + Academic score CSLI Teachers CSLI holds higher standards for our teachers than any other school to ensure you receive the best class and experience. Our teachers are professional, experienced, energetic, and helpful, and they create unique materials for each topic, working together to ensure that each student gets the most benefit from the subjects covered. OUR QUALITY TEACHERS = Native English Speakers University Degree Professional TESOL training Passion A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience Strong Canadian Background

3 General English Courses MOST POPULAR! Practical Conversation (10 levels) + Conversation (Speaking & Listening skills) + Everyday Vocabulary Building + Speaking Accuracy & Fluency + Pronunciation This popular course includes many conversation activities about everyday topics to help students activate learned grammar structures and vocabulary in speaking, increase confidence, and communicate effectively. Each week, classes are focused on a different practical topic: Beginner Curriculum Levels 1, 2, 3 Money, Food, Shopping, Going to Restaurants, Transportation, etc. Intermediate Curriculum Levels 4, 5, 6 Travel, Education, Cultural Differences, Music, Fashion, etc. Advanced Curriculum Levels 7, 8, 9, 10 News & Contemporary Issues, Science and Environment, etc. ENGLISH FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION (EEC) DIPLOMA PROGRAM is also available for advanced students to further develop advanced communication skills in public speaking, presentations, and work-related functions. Intensive Writing + Written Communication Skills + Sentence Structure + Spelling and Vocab ulary This course is a great support for students looking to improve their scores on the IELTS or TOEFL exams and those interested in improving their written communication skills for various media, including s, essays, and professional letters. Listening & Pronunciation + Overall Listening Comprehension + Discrete (word-to-word) Listening Skills + Clear Pronunciation This course is designed to help students develop clear speech and improve their listening skills. LISTENING Through specific listening exercises, students can improve not only their listening comprehension but also their vocabulary, idioms, and expressions. Listening homework is assigned to students twice a week for additional practice. PRONUNCIATION Students learn about the English sound system, rhythm, intonation, and how sounds are linked together. The teacher guides students to make self-corrections and produce clear pronunciation during in-class activities, allowing students to improve articulation and reduce accents. LISTENING & ACCENT REDUCTION DIPLOMA PROGRAM is also available for advanced students to further improve their articulation in speech and reduce their accent.

4 General English Courses Academic English + Grammar Structures + Academic Vocabulary Building + Reading Comprehension + Writing Skills This course allows students to improve their reading skills and accuracy in both spoken and written English. A wide variety of reading texts are studied in detail. The diversity in content exposes students to a broad range of vocabulary and grammar, as well as literature forms. Students practice reading comprehension and analyze relationships between words as they practice using new vocabulary in different contexts. Grammar points are reviewed and close attention is paid to students grammatical accuracy during speaking exercises. Exam Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, CAMBRIDGE) + Test-taking skills + Grammar Structures + Strategies + Time Management Students focus on improving their reading, writing, speaking, grammar structure, and listening skills to match the specifications of these English exams. The course covers important language points and skills drawn from materials relating to the tests. Once a month, students will have an opportunity to write a full practice test to review their knowledge and familiarize themselves with the test style. *Cambridge Exam Preparation requires that students take a minimum of 5 hours/week of PRIVATE LESSONS to focus intensely on the specific skills needed for this exam. Power Vocabulary + Advanced Vocabulary Building + Word Families + University-Level Reading This course helps students increase their active vocabulary (words used in their own writing and speaking) to express their ideas precisely. Each week-long session includes a series of exercises on word meaning, word families, collocations, synonyms, and usage rules in order to help students reach a fuller understanding of the academic word lists. Excerpts from university-level readings on contemporary topics such as social change, consumer behaviour, and natural resources are used for these exercises. The course also contains writing and speaking components that challenge students to incorporate the new words into their own sentences so they can start using them as part of their active vocabulary. Customized Group Programs (Corporate Program, Senior Program, Summer/Winter Groups, etc) CSLI can create a customized program in order to meet unique goals of a specific group. Please contact us at esl@csli.com for a competitive quote.

5 Specialty Diploma Program In addition to CSLI s general English courses, specialty diploma programs are held monthly to help students achieve their specific goals. All Diploma programs are 4-week half-day programs. Full-time students can combine these programs with other CSLI courses to supplement their English study in different areas. Students are required to attend the complete 4 weeks and present the final project or pass the final exam to receive a diploma. Specialty Diploma Program English for Effective Communication (EEC) Business English Listening & Accent Reduction Vocabulary Study Skills IELTS Preparation Intermediate Advanced Specialty Diploma Programs are offered on a monthly rotation schedule. Please check for specific start dates and more information. Class availability is dependent upon seasonal demand. The price for Specialty Diploma Programs is the same as for regular courses. IELTS Preparation Business English English for Effective Communication (EEC) Pathway Program CSLI offers the Pathway Program to help students successfully transfer to a reputable partner College/University in Canada (no IELTS or TOEFL required). CSLI s Pathway Program is customized to your English level and academic goals. Pathway A 4-week Course + Exam A Pathway B 4-week Course + Exam B Pathway C 4-week Course + Exam C SUCCESS! Transfer to a College / University CSLI Courses + Pathway Program A,B,C + Pass 3 Monthly exams = Successful transfer to a College/University Package includes: + Flexible start dates + Assessment test on the first day + One-on-One interview with CSLI s Pathway Coordinator to define goals + Customized Study Plan Choose the best courses based on your goals and academic background + Continuous Academic Support Ongoing program support with CSLI s Pathway Coordinator to review progress and make sure students are on target. Flexibility to change courses based on students progress + Monthly test with individual feedback Additional services and support are available by request for an extra cost. Requirements: + Minimum of 12 weeks for students who test at an Advanced Level (CSLI Level 7 and higher) + Students must pass all 3 exams during the 12-week program Students have many partner schools to choose from via CSLI s Pathway Program. For a list of partner schools, please check If your desired school is not on our list, please also feel free to contact us directly for additional support.

6 Friday Activities Learning beyond the classroom! Activities led by teachers help students explore beautiful Vancouver and practice English at the same time. They also provide students chances to meet Canadians and make friends from different countries. Plus, there is NO EXTRA FEE to join the Friday activities! SIGHTSEEING Whistler Trip, Suspension Bridge, Stanley Park, Gastown Tour, Harbour Tower Lookout, Aquarium, etc. SPORTS Ice Skating, LaserTag, Kayaking, Indoor Rock Climbing, Biking the Seawall, Yoga, Golfing, etc. ENTERTAINMENT FlyOver Canada 4D simulation ride, Science World, Granville Island & Brewery, Going to Movies, Bowling, etc. CULTURAL Art Gallery, First Nations Cultural Experience, Museum of Anthropology, Vancouver Museum, Chinatown Tour, etc. NATURE Bowen Island Trip, Deep Cove Hike, Botanical Gardens, White Rock Beach Day, Grouse Mountain, etc. ART Cooking Class, Dessert Making, Craft Class, Dance Class, Theatre, African Drumming, etc. Social Events + Activities Make friends from around the world! CSLI organizes many in-school and after-school social events to help you practice English and make friends from around the world! MONTHLY THEME-BASED GRADUATION PARTY Each month, CSLI organizes a graduation celebration attended by the entire student body. These exciting theme parties include: Harbour boat cruises, Beach barbecues, International Expo, International chef competition, Halloween party, etc. Pirate Boat Cruise CSLI Oscars Student Film Festival International Chef Competition WEEKLY INTERNATIONAL THEME NIGHT Every week, students from one country find a great restaurant where their classmates can sample that country's food, learn about their friends culture, and speak English! SOCIAL TIME ACTIVITIES Teachers are available in the Student Lounge to answer questions and to socialize with students via activities and games that help students practice English. International Theme Night - Turkey International Theme Night - Brazil International Theme Night - Mexico Break-Time Social Activity

7 Rated one of the most desirable places to live. Located between the ocean and the mountains, with a bustling downtown and many parks. For incredible shopping, outdoor adventures, and spectacular views, there is no better place to study and live! Vancouver CAMPUS FACILITY CSLI is specially designed to create a unique, friendly atmosphere that supports learning and fun. Our modern facilities include: + Free WiFi & computer access + Free coffee & tea + Kitchen (microwaves & refrigerator) + Snack and beverage machines + Student lounge (social area) + Entertainment: foosball & ping-pong tables + Wheelchair access English Bay LOCATION - Yaletown, Vancouver Sunset Beach Yaletown Roundhouse Station Granville Island Science World Rainbow Ferry 188 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6B 6J8 TEL: FAX: esl@csli.com Easy access to all conveniences and skytrain stations with direct connections to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in just 30 minutes via Skytrain/Canada Line. 5 mins walk - Yaletown-Roundhouse Station (Canada Line) 7 mins walk - Vancouver Public Library 10 mins walk - Stadium Station (Expo & Millennium Line) 10 mins walk - Granville St. entertainment district 3 mins walk - Yaletown restaurant district, Seawall, and parks 15 mins walk - Gastown historical district 7 mins - Robson St. shopping district (via Canada Line) Accreditation Follow us on social media Student Lounge CSLI Campus Yaletown Seawall